--- title: Faster Results with High-Quality Data | Molecular Devices --- [![Molecular Devices, LLC](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Moldev/MD-Theme/images/mol-dev-logo-hs.png?width=220&height=50&name=mol-dev-logo-hs.png)](https://www.moleculardevices.com/) ![Banners\_Confidence-Built-in-SpectraMax-iSeries-landing-page-image](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Banners_Confidence-Built-in-SpectraMax-iSeries-landing-page-image.png?width=1950&height=760&name=Banners_Confidence-Built-in-SpectraMax-iSeries-landing-page-image.png "Banners_Confidence-Built-in-SpectraMax-iSeries-landing-page-image") # Confidence Built In—For Every Lab, Every Assay ## SpectraMax® i Series Multi-Mode Microplate Readers deliver trusted, decision-ready data with the flexibility, performance, and support your lab needs to grow The SpectraMax® i Series of multi‑mode microplate readers—iD3s, iD5e, and i3x—are designed to generate high‑quality data for everyday assays such as DNA, RNA, and protein quantification, ELISAs, cell viability, and luciferase reporter assays, as well as complex, multi‑parameter workflows including multiplexed TR‑FRET and AlphaScreen® assays, live‑cell kinetic studies, and cytotoxicity assays. With over 85,000 scientific citations and four decades of trusted performance and partnership in research and regulated labs, the SpectraMax i-Series gives you the flexibility to adapt as your needs evolve. Whether you're accelerating discovery, ensuring QC consistency, or preparing for regulatory compliance, SpectraMax readers—paired with powerful, GxP-ready SoftMax® Pro Software—offer a future-ready platform that grows with your lab. [Explore Your Ideal Reader Setup](https://info.moleculardevices.com/ppc/br/spectramax-iseries-confidence-built-in-na-bofu#consult-with-an-expert) ![](https://play.vidyard.com/aAW7m1QtYu8Qgm358mFVvr.jpg) ### Why Scientists Around the World Choose SpectraMax Readers ![ease-of-us-icon\_verdigris\_226x226](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BioResearch/ease-of-us-icon_verdigris_226x226.png?width=226&height=226&name=ease-of-us-icon_verdigris_226x226.png) ### **Most cited microplate reader platform** With over 85,000 peer-reviewed publications citing SpectraMax® readers and SoftMax® Pro software, this is the most trusted microplate platform in life science research. ![GxP-software-Verdigris\_226x226](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BioResearch/GxP-software-Verdigris_226x226.png?width=226&height=226&name=GxP-software-Verdigris_226x226.png) ### **Compliance-ready when needed** SoftMax® Pro Software offers flexible options for every lab—from streamlined data analysis to full 21 CFR Part 11 compliance with audit trails, e-signatures, and validation tools for regulated environments. ![Sales-Verdigris\_226x226](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sales-Verdigris_226x226.png?width=226&height=226&name=Sales-Verdigris_226x226.png) ### **Expert support and decades of partnership** Our scientists and support teams bring 40+ years of experience helping research and regulated labs succeed. From installation to optimization, we’re here to guide your team every step of the way. ## Ready to find the right fit for your lab? ### With over  85,000 scientific citations, PhD level support, and  40+ years of experience, SpectraMax® readers are trusted by researchers worldwide for reliable, flexible performance. ### Get Your Personalized Quote & Product Info ## One Platform - Endless Applications From core absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence assays to advanced techniques like TR‑FRET, AlphaScreen®, live‑cell kinetics, and imaging‑based workflows enabled with the optional SpectraMax® MiniMax™ 300 Imaging Cytometer, the SpectraMax® i Series brings a broad range of applications and read modes together on a single, scalable platform—so you can run today’s assays with confidence and expand your research without adding complexity or new instruments. ![MD-IMG-SpectraMax i Series applications graphic](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hubfs/MD-IMG-SpectraMax%20i%20Series%20applications%20graphic.png "MD-IMG-SpectraMax i Series applications graphic") ## 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. It provides ready-to-run protocols, analysis algorithms, and 21 different curve fit options. Every step is optimized for data acquired from a Molecular Devices microplate reader or data imported from another source to simplify analysis and reporting. Compliance tools are available for regulated laboratories providing end-to-end chain of custody. ![Protocols-Gn-1](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Demo/icons/Protocols-Gn-1.png?width=434&height=435&name=Protocols-Gn-1.png) #### Preconfigured and Customizable Protocols SoftMax Pro Software offers a blend of prewritten protocols with included acquisition settings and the flexibility to set custom experiment parameters, ensuring streamlined data measurement and analysis. ![Software-Gn](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Demo/icons/Software-Gn.png?width=434&height=435&name=Software-Gn.png) #### Versatile Data Import and Analysis The software allows the import of raw data in microplate format from any scientific instrument. It provides consistent methods for data evaluation, reducing errors and simplifying the analysis of complex data. ![Citation-Gn-1](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Demo/icons/Citation-Gn-1.png?width=434&height=434&name=Citation-Gn-1.png) #### Professional Reporting and Publishing Tools Equipped with features for creating flexible data output formats, the software enables users to publish reports efficiently. It supports various formats like lab notebook layouts, PDFs, Excel files, and XML for LIMS integration, enhancing the ease of documentation and publication ![](https://play.vidyard.com/SV7Y4cZm9zKFuJZMc1FzNj.jpg) ## Real Labs. Real Results. ![MD-IMG-Horizon center customer hero bubble image](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BioResearch/MD-IMG-Horizon%20center%20customer%20hero%20bubble%20image.png?width=632&height=630&name=MD-IMG-Horizon%20center%20customer%20hero%20bubble%20image.png) ### **John Mina, PhD | National Horizons Centre** #### Training the next generation of scientists The team uses SpectraMax iD5 microplate readers with SoftMax Pro software to provide hands‑on, reproducible microplate workflows—making it faster and easier to onboard students and build data‑analysis confidence.   ![Spectramax i3x iowa state customer hero image](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Spectramax%20i3x%20iowa%20state%20customer%20hero%20image.png?width=632&height=630&name=Spectramax%20i3x%20iowa%20state%20customer%20hero%20image.png) ### **Luis Gimenez-Lirola, PhD | Iowa State University** #### Advancing Vaccine Research Dr. Luis Gimenez-Lirola’s Lab, at Iowa State University in the College of Veterinary Medicine is using the SpectraMax i3x to developed assays for automated screening, and analysis of neutralizing antibody assays.   ## Real Scientists. Real Impact. ![Screenshot 2026-02-26 at 4.58.32 PM](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-02-26%20at%204.58.32%20PM.png "Screenshot 2026-02-26 at 4.58.32 PM") ![Screenshot 2026-02-26 at 4.59.01 PM](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-02-26%20at%204.59.01%20PM.png "Screenshot 2026-02-26 at 4.59.01 PM") ## Application Highlights [![Reliable ELISA and Protein Quant Spectramax i3x](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BioResearch/Reliable%20ELISa%20and%20Protein%20Quant%20Spectramax%20i3x.png?width=511&height=320&name=Reliable%20ELISa%20and%20Protein%20Quant%20Spectramax%20i3x.png)](https://www.moleculardevices.com/en/assets/app-note/br/detection-and-quantitation-of-protein-with-scanlater-western-blot-detection) #### Reliable ELISA & Protein Quantitation Confident results for everyday and regulated workflows   - Perform sandwich and competitive ELISAs with high sensitivity - Tunable monochromators and hybrid optics for assay flexibility - Ideal for cytokine profiling, biomarker validation, and QC labs [![Live cell and viability assays microplate samples](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Live%20cell%20and%20viability%20assays%20microplate%20samples.png?width=511&height=320&name=Live%20cell%20and%20viability%20assays%20microplate%20samples.png)](https://www.moleculardevices.com/en/assets/app-note/br/detection-and-quantitation-of-protein-with-scanlater-western-blot-detection) #### Live‑Cell & Cell Viability Assays Measure real‑time cellular responses with confidence.   - Support fluorescence and luminescence‑based viability assays - Optional CO₂/O₂ control and advanced shaking for live‑cell workflows - Suitable for cytotoxicity, proliferation, and pathway analysis [![Multiplexed and advanced detection assays i3x scientists analyze data](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Multiplexed%20and%20advanced%20detection%20assays%20i3x%20scientists%20analyze%20data.png?width=511&height=320&name=Multiplexed%20and%20advanced%20detection%20assays%20i3x%20scientists%20analyze%20data.png)](https://go.myabcam.com/cancer-biomarkers-guide) #### Multiplexed & Advanced Detection Assays One platform for evolving assay complexity - Perform TRF, fluorescence polarization, and multiplexed assays (iD5e/i3x) - Expand into TR‑FRET, HTRF®, and western blot detection as needs grow - Reduce instrument sprawl while future‑proofing your lab ## Ready to find the right fit for your lab? ### With over  85,000 scientific citations, PhD level support, and  40+ years of experience, SpectraMax® readers are trusted by researchers worldwide for reliable, flexible performance. ### Get Your Personalized Quote & Product Info ### Molecular Devices: A life science company ### **270,000+** CITATIONS ACROSS OUR PORTFOLIO ### **160,000+** SOLUTIONS IN LABS WORLDWIDE ### **40** HARDWARE & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM ### A trusted life science partner to researchers worldwide ![map](https://info.moleculardevices.com/hubfs/2025/map.png "map") *\*Terms and Conditions Appl* *.* - - - - ©2026 Molecular Devices, LLC. 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