The SpectraMax i-Series: Empowering your research across all fields
Welcome to a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled ease of use. Researchers around the world rely on our extensive SpectraMax® line of user-friendly microplate readers – the industry’s most cited brand. Built on nearly four decades of experience delivering high-performance microplate reader technology to market, our single- and multi-mode solutions offer a range of options for academic institutions, fast-paced biotechnology organizations, and large pharmaceutical companies.
Key benefits
- AutoPMT - no gain adjustment needed! Measure your lowest and highest concentration in the same plate in ONE run.
- Spectral Optimisation Wizard (SOW) - automatic assay optimisation via the software, optimising the sensitivity in a few minutes.
- Upgradeable - adapt to your or your customers' future research needs, thanks to the modularity and future proofing of the SpectraMax i3x.
SoftMax Pro Software: The ultimate microplate data acquisition and analysis tool
SoftMax® Pro Software is the most published microplate reader acquisition and analysis software. Compatible with Windows 10 and 11 is designed to provide the simplicity, flexibility and power required for advanced data acquisition and analysis.

Preconfigured and customizable protocols
Streamline your data measurement and analysis with a blend of prewritten protocols with included acquisition settings and custom experiment parameters - all with SoftMax Pro Software.

Versatile data import and analysis
Simplify complex data analysis and achieve consistent methods for data evaluation. Our software allows the import of raw data in microplate format from any scientific instrument, helping you to reduce errors.

Professional reporting and publishing tools
Create flexible data output formats with features for efficient report publication. SoftMax Pro supports various formats like lab notebook layouts, PDFs, Excel files, and XML for LIMS integration, allowing for easier documentation.
Customer Success Stories

RiboPro use the SpectraMax iD3 to advance research into life-changing mRNA therapeutics
Recognizing the need for a 'workhorse' instrument to perform various assays, Dutch biotechnology company RiboPro used the SpectraMax iD3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader to perform luciferase assays to determine the performance of new LNP formulations. The team rapidly increased the amount of RNA/DNA samples they could produce, measuring between 10 and 50 plates per day. Find out more here.
ETAP Lab use the SpectraMax i3x to advance neurodegenerative disease research
France-based ETAP-Lab is a preclinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) that chose the SpectraMax i3x Multi-Mode Microplate Reader and SoftMax Pro Software to upgrade their research in a new in-vitro laboratory.
Click here to learn how their need for a flexible system was met by the capabilities of our multi-mode reader - granting our partner the ability to perform a wide variety of assays for their clients, as fast as possible.

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