Significant time and effort is expended in screening chemical and biological sample libraries. However, no matter how advanced the screening system, the end results are only as good as the quality of the sample in the microplate wells.

This guide will take a look at the evolution of three main areas of microplate technology–instrumentation, applications and the plates themselves.

Microtiter plates have become common labware in life science and medicine. Automated systems employing microplates in biological and chemical assays may consist of liquid dispensers, plate washers, mixers, readers, sealers, labelers, shakers, incubators and storage.

Scientists working in microplate format can go through several wash/dispense cycles in the course of their application.

Cost pressures demand reliability and robustness

Options driven by specialized applications, cost of consumables and use of workspace