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MultiFlo FX Multi-Mode Dispenser automates many routine liquid handling tasks from dispensing to plate washing and media exchange in a compact modular system.
MultiFlo FX Multi-Mode Dispenser
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Our new Synergy™ LX Multi-Mode Reader “checks all the boxes” on your requirements list.
Synergy LX Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
BioTek: Passion and Innovation
This video explores BioTek’s unique structure and culture.
MultiFlo FX Multi-Mode Dispenser
MultiFlo FX Multi-Mode Dispenser automates many routine liquid handling tasks from dispensing to plate washing and media exchange in a compact modular system.
Synergy LX Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
Our new Synergy™ LX Multi-Mode Reader “checks all the boxes” on your requirements list.
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UV-Vis measurements from 200 – 999 nm for filter-free measurements in microplates, cuvettes and micro-volumes.
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AutoScratch™ Wound Making Tool
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Trade in your old ELx405 Washer and save up to 25% off the purchase of BioTek’s best-selling 405 TS Microplate Washer.
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BioTek Announces New Epoch™ 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer
Seal of Quality Awarded for Synergy Neo2 Hybrid Multi-Mode Reader
2018 UVM Norman R. Alpert Research Prize Winner Announced
BioTek President/CEO Briar Alpert Honored with UVM Achievement Award
New Peltier Cooling Module Optimizes Conditions for Temperature Sensitive Assays
New AutoScratch™ Wound Making Tool Enhances Reproducibility and Efficiency
Advanced MultiFlo™ FX Capabilities Enhance Cell Biology Applications
News: BioTek Granted Autofocus Patent
New Synergy™ LX: An Economical and Reliable Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
Agilent and BioTek Join Forces to Create an Integrated Metabolic Analysis and Imaging Platform
New Affordable Lionheart™ LX Automated Microscope
BioTek Instruments Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary!
Celebrate BioTek’s 50 Years of Passion and Innovation at SLAS 2018
BioTek Adds “OnDemand” mode to BioSpa Software
BioTek Demonstrates Workflow Automation Capabilities at Neuroscience 2017
Biophysical Society Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD, United States
March 02, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek U.S. Read moreELRIG-Forum 2019 "Target Identification and New Screening Applications"
Darmstadt, Germany
March 07, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreARA-ARA LABORGERÄTEAUSSTELLUNG
Berlin, Germany
March 12, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreARA-ARA LABORGERÄTEAUSSTELLUNG
Greifswald, Germany
March 14, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreCardiovascular Research Meeting
Fribourg, Switzerland
March 14, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Switzerland. Read moreELRIG: Research & Innovation 2019
Cambridge, United Kingdom
April 02, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek UK. Read moreLAB-SUPPLY 2019 Main
Frankfurt, Germany
April 03, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreMosbacher Kolloquium - "High-resolution imaging of cells and molecules"
Mosbach, Germany
April 04, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreExperimental Biology 2019
Orlando, FL, United States
April 06, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek U.S. Read moreThe Microbiological Society of Korea
Jeju Island, South Korea
April 17, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek South Korea. Read moreOMNILAB Labormesse Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
May 09, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreFisher Activate Science 2019: Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
May 15, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek UK. Read moreLAB-SUPPLY 2019 Rhein
Leverkusen, Germany
May 15, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreLABVOLUTION 2019
Hannover, Germany
May 20, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreLAB-SUPPLY 2019 Berlin
Berlin, Germany
June 03, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreFisher Activate Science 2019: University of Cardiff
Cardiff, United Kingdom
June 17, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek UK. Read moreFisher Activate Science 2019: University of Bristol
Bristol, United Kingdom
June 18, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek UK. Read moreISSCR 2019
Los Angeles, CA, United States
June 26, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek U.S. Read moreAACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
Anaheim, CA, United States
August 06, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek U.S. Read moreLAB-SUPPLY 2019 Dresden
Dresden, Germany
August 28, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreTh. Geyer Laborfachmesse LABSOLUTIONS
Hamburg, Germany
September 04, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreSSAI Allergologie und Immunologie
Lugano, Switzerland
September 05, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Switzerland. Read moreEXCITE Summer School BioImaging Industry Day
Zurich, Switzerland
September 11, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Switzerland. Read moreILMAC Basel
Basel, Switzerland
September 24, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Switzerland. Read moreLAB-SUPPLY 2019 Münster
Münsterland, Germany
September 25, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreFisher Activate Science 2019: University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
September 25, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek UK. Read moreKorean Society for Stem Cell Research
Seoul , South Korea
September 26, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek South Korea. Read moreELRIG: Discovery Technologies 2019
Cheshire, United Kingdom
September 26, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek UK. Read moreSociety for Neuroscience 2019
Chicago, IL, United States
October 19, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek U.S. Read moreTEDD Annual Meeting 2019
Wadenswil, Switzerland
October 24, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Switzerland. Read moreLAB-SUPPLY 2019 Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
October 29, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek Germany. Read moreELRIG: Drug Discovery 2019
Liverpool, United Kingdom
November 05, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek UK. Read moreThe Korean Association of Immunologists
Seoul, South Korea
November 07, 2019 BioTek instrumentation will be on display by BioTek South Korea. Read moreZebrafish Imaging with Quantitative Analysis
Zebrafish are a powerful vertebrate model for many avenues of biological research including developmental biology and pathology. Due to their small size and optical clarity they are uniquely amendable to imaging studies. In this webinar we will describe how automated digital microscopy and quantitative image analysis can be applied to zebrafish research focusing on three common areas of study including angiogenesis, toxicology and cell death.
Read moreImage Analysis 101 - Case Studies in Microbiology - On Demand
In this webinar, we’ll describe how automated digital microscopy methods and high content image analysis tools frequently used in mammalian cell studies are applied to an array of microbial cell models common to bacteriology, virology, mycology, and mixed cell type co-cultures. Using live and fixed microorganisms, and a variety of stains, fluorescent probes and a label-free technique to demonstrate how downstream qualitative and quantitative data outcomes, such as cell counting and unit volume conversion, metabolic activity, strain differentiation, and morphology characterization, are obtained for each of a group of individual case studies. Our goal is to provide tips and insights that can be broadly applied in microbial imaging applications beyond the examples shown.
Read moreAutomated Media Exchanges for Long Term 3D Spheroid Assays Using MultiFlo FX's new AMX Module - On Demand
Three dimensional (3D) spheroidal cell models have become a mainstay in life science research to provide the most in vivo-like environment. Performing media exchanges and washes with unattached spheroids can be problematic due to the risk of accidental spheroid removal. In this webinar we will introduce the MultiFlo™ FX's new AMX™ Automated Media Exchange Module, a novel automated, peristaltic pump-based tool that allows these procedures to be carried out in a controlled and consistent manner that eliminates spheroid disruption and removal, simplifying long-term 3D experimental procedures.
Read moreDNA Quantification - Multi-Volume/Multi-Mode Analytical Methods - On Demand
Nucleic acids are the building blocks of life in all living things, from plants and animals to bacteria and viruses. In research, it’s important to quantify nucleic acids prior to downstream processes like sequencing, restriction enzyme digestions and ligations, PCR and qPCR along with many other applications. Along with determining nucleic acid concentrations, it’s also important to calculate the ratio of nucleic acid to protein to ascertain the purity of the nucleic acid before using the sample in subsequent analyses.
Read moreQuantitative Intracellular and Intranuclear Spot Analysis Using Digital Microscopy - On Demand
Phenotypic cellular analysis is a critical area of biological research. Numerous applications require quantifying the number of “spots” per cell, including DNA damage, autophagosomes, endosomes, and mitochondria. These evaluations are often done by hand, which is highly subjective and can be tedious. In this webinar we will describe using an automated image based approach for rapid, objective quantification of various assays that use object spot counting analysis including autophagy, mitochondria membrane potential, genotoxicity, and others.
Read moreELISA: Best Practices and Troubleshooting - On Demand
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is an antibody-based reaction that allows the detection and quantitation of numerous analytes with the same basic assay process. The reaction uses a solid surface, typically a microplate, to immobilize the analyte. Once immobilized, unwanted materials can be removed by washing and the remaining analyte quantitated. The assay technology uses antibodies in conjunction with enzyme-catalyzed amplification to provide high specificity and high sensitivity. Here we will describe the basic process steps of ELISA, best laboratory practices along with troubleshooting tips for common problems. In addition, some of the devices and instrumentation used with this assay technology will be described.
Read moreCombining Automated Liquid Handling, Cellular Microscopy and Magnetic Bioprinting to Create Walk Away 3D Oncology, Stem Cell Differentiation, and Toxicity Procedures - On Demand
The use of cells cultured into a three-dimensional (3D) configuration continues to gain acceptance within multiple areas of life science research and drug discovery. Assay procedures commonly performed with two-dimensional (2D) cultured cells are rapidly migrating to 3D because of the reestablishment of cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix (ECM) interactions, and in vivo-like results these cell models afford. Examples include cell migration studies, stem cell differentiation, and toxicity assessments.
Read moreKinetic Proliferation Assay Using High Contrast Brightfield Imaging
Characterizing cell proliferation is a crucial aspect of biological research and therapeutic drug development. Most current cell proliferation assays rely on indirect biochemical metrics that are limited by artifacts or imaging-based endpoint measures. In this webinar, we will describe a continuous live-cell assay for determining cell proliferation profiles using high contrast brightfield imaging. This fully automated method enables long-term quantitative analysis of cell growth using non-invasive methods to directly count cells or assess % confluence.
Read moreEnabling Quantitative Cellular Imaging - On Demand
The science of cell biology relies heavily on microscopy to visualize structure and function of cells. Qualitative assessments can be made with traditional microscopes that rely on oculars to visualize cells and how they behave in homeostasis or under stress. To quantify these processes, it is necessary to digitize images so processing and analysis routines can be employed.
Read moreAutomated Live Cell Imaging - On Demand
BioTek's Lionheart™ FX Automated Live Cell Imager simplifies live cell imaging by providing a fully integrated solution. While the sample environment is effectively controlled to maintain cell health, all optical components are kept in separate conditions optimal for high resolution microscopy. The Lionheart FX also possesses versatile software allowing the easy creation of time-lapse movies and powerful image analysis enabling quantitative phenotypic assays. These capabilities will be demonstrated in the webinar by several applications including perfusion and wound healing assays.
Read moreAutomated Imaging and Analysis of Genotoxicity using Single Cell Gel/Comet Assay - On Demand
In this webinar we will demonstrate imaging and analysis procedures using the CometAssay® from Trevigen®. Following staining, automated imaging of each well is performed using the Cytation cell imaging multi-mode reader. Built in Gen5 software, used for analysis and instrument control, then carries out commonly accepted calculations; such as % DNA in the comet tail and tail moment. The combined process can then be used to generate automated, high throughput comet-based genotoxicity data.
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