Accurate Benchtop Instruments

Invitrogen Countess benchtop instruments

No oculars to clean or become contaminated
Touchscreen can be operated with single-finger, gloved hands
Preset protocols for specific cell types offer less contact
Disposable slides offer added convenience and safety
Fully sealed casing allows easy cleaning with 70% EtOH solution
Compact size—for personal use or use in a biosafety cabinet
Allows easy movement in and out of shared lab spaces to accommodate physical distancing

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Fluorometers

Invitrogen Qubit benchtop instruments

Get the power of efficiency and accuracy with our Qubit fluorometers, designed to quickly and easily quantify DNA, RNA, or protein. Super-compact size—just plug and play, right out of the box.

Power and sensitivity—designed for accuracy at low concentrations
Time savings—Qubit Flex accurately measures up to eight samples simultaneously
Ease of use—intuitive and instructional interface guides you through the steps

Invitrogen fluorometers

Touchscreen can be operated with single-finger, gloved hands
Fully sealed casing allows easy cleaning with 70% EtOH solution
Compact size—for personal use or use in a biosafety cabinet
Allows easy movement in and out of shared lab spaces to accommodate physical distancing
WiFi connected to Thermo Fisher Cloud; no USB or paper transfer in and out of lab

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Microplate readers

Discover the power of reliable data with our dependable and versatile line of Thermo Scientific microplate readers. Our benchtop detection instruments offer powerful flexibility, performance, and speed for a variety of microplate assays.

Power—ideal for multiuser environments where a variety of assay types are run
Time savings and versatility—adaptable for a broad range of applications and assays
Ease of use—automated smart features that operate in multiple languages

Thermo Scientific microplate spectrophotometer

Touchscreen is designed to be liquid-proof for easy and thorough decontamination
Touchscreen can be operated with single-finger, gloved hands
Measurements can be done using lids or seals, enabling less exposure to samples
Compact size—for personal use or use in a biosafety cabinet
Allows easy movement in and out of shared lab spaces to accommodate physical distancing
Compatible with robotic integration, so experiments can be run without human contact

Thermo Scientific SkanIt Software for microplate readers

Automatic measurement parameter settings help you get it right the first time, minimizing time needed to handle samples
Automatic adjustment of plate movement speeds enables minimal risk for sample spilling
Experiments can be designed and tested in the office or from home without requiring instrument and sample contact
Data analysis can be performed from your office or home by transferring the data to network or cloud services
Accessible through a personal PC to design, run, and analyze experiments, eliminating the need to use shared lab PCs

Western blot protocols and recipes

Western blotting benchtop instruments and devices

Invitrogen iWestern workflow bundles

The iWestern workflow benchtop bundle consists of compact devices designed to address processing efficiency, reproducibility, and robustness of results to help achieve exceptional western blotting results with minimal hands-on time.

The standard iWestern workflow bundle contains:

Bolt Welcome Pack (including Mini Gel Tank)
iBlot 3 Starter Kit
iBind Western Starter Kit
iBright FL1500 Imaging System

Custom bundles can be configured based on your needs. Try our BlotBuilder tool to help guide you on product selection.

Invitrogen iBlot 3 Dry Blotting System

Touchscreen can be operated with single-finger, gloved hands
Premade consumables require less hands-on assembly and cleanup time

Invitrogen iBind Western Device

Load primary antibody, secondary antibody, wash solutions and walk away
Fewer hands-on steps than with manual blot processing, reducing number of contact points

iBright Imaging Systems

Touchscreen can be operated with single-finger, gloved hands
Utilizes multiple automated features, including: auto-zoom, auto-focus, auto-sample rotation, and automatic Smart Exposure auto-exposure, which speed up image capture, minimize time and hands-on input needed for optimizing imaging settings before capture
Desktop and cloud-based analysis software allow users to analyze post-image capture results at personal spaces/desks, or even at home
Account management feature saves user-specific settings to reduce setup time

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Cell imaging benchtop microscopes

Invitrogen EVOS digital imaging systems

Powerful EVOS digital microscopes allow you to capture publication-quality images and data with just a few clicks. The EVOS line of products are versatile, compact and ideal for a broad range of imaging applications at an exceptional value.

Power and accuracy—automated functionality with little to no contact
Time savings—quick, publication-quality results without warm up or cool down
Ease of use—no maintenance, assembly, alignment, or calibration

Invitrogen EVOS digital imaging systems

Affordable price point—ideal for an individual lab, rather than using a core facility
Integrated casing design makes instruments easy to wipe down
Semi-automatic functionality for less manual contact
LCD screen, rather than ocular eliminates risk of touching microscope with eyes and face
Compact size—ideal for use in a biosafety cabinet
Allows easy movement in and out of shared lab spaces to accommodate physical distancing

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PCR thermal cyclers

Applied Biosystems ProFlex PCR System

The ProFlex PCR System combines reliability and performance with the flexibility of five block options. Maximize your throughput with interchangeable block formats and flexible control features that fit how you work today (and tomorrow) in the lab.

Accuracy—superior temperature control and accuracy for each step
Efficiency and safety—remotely accessible by multiple users at the same time
Versatility—five interchangeable block formats to maximize your throughput

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PCR thermal cyclers

Touchscreen can be operated with single-finger, gloved hands
Compact size—for personal use at the bench or use in a biosafety cabinet
Cloud-enabled for secure, remote access to: design and share protocols, schedule an instrument, start/stop a run, and check run status
Access with Thermo Fisher Connect, giving you the freedom to upload your methods and monitor runs from any smartphone or desktop computer
Fleet Control Software for lab managers to monitor instrument inventory, run methods, and allow technician access without entering the lab

Nucleic acid electrophoresis education

Nucleic acid electrophoresis

Invitrogen E-Gel Power Snap Electrophoresis Systems

Discover the unique power of integrated precast gel running and imaging platforms that simplify the nucleic acid electrophoresis workflow by combining two processes in one compact benchtop device. This integrated design works in both with high- and low-throughput labs.

Integrated capabilities—load sample, run, and visualize bands on one device
Time savings—less than 15 minutes from sample loading to image-capture
Safer analysis—eliminate use of hazardous ethidium bromide with SYBR safe E-Gels that are safer for DNA samples and the environment
Flexibility of throughput—analyze 11, 22, 48, or 96 samples at a time, based on your need
Accuracy—high resolution, real-time imaging

Invitrogen E-Gel Power Snap System

Touchscreens can be operated with single-finger, gloved hands
Less hazardous, SYBR safe E-Gel system
Preset protocols for specific cell types offer less contact
Compact size—for personal use or use in a biosafety cabinet

Sample preparation for SARS-CoV-2

Sample preparation

Thermo Scientific KingFisher system

Experience the most versatile, compact sample preparation instrument in the lab. The KingFisher instruments automate the extraction of DNA, RNA, protein, and cells by moving magnetic beads (not liquids), leading to clean extractions and consistent results.

Versatility—open system enables more applications than any other sample preparation instruments on the market
Time-savings—helps to reduce manual steps and overall processing time
Ease of use—simple workflows and easy-to-follow protocols for nearly every downstream application or sample type

Thermo Scientific KingFisher system

Compact size—for personal use or use in a biosafety cabinet
Easy to install and run (ready to run in ten minutes or less)
Control panel can be operated with single-finger, gloved hands
Reduced steps increase consistency and minimizes your hands-on time in the lab
Efficient throughput processing of 6–12 samples per run
Built-in UV lamps make decontamination standard
Preset protocols or easily customized protocols using BindIt Software offer less contact

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Transfection

Invitrogen Neon Transfection System

The reliable power of an innovative electroporation method that utilizes a proprietary biologically compatible pipette tip chamber to generate a more uniform electric field for a significant increase in transfection efficiency and cell viability.

Accuracy—easily transfect as little as 2 x 10⁴ cells to as much as 6 x 10⁶ cells per reaction
Efficiency—plug and play out of the box, open system tested with optimized ready-to-use conditions. Up to 90% transfection and gene-editing efficiency in extremely difficult cells.
Reliability—single reagent kit for all cell types, consistent output and performance

Invitrogen Neon Transfection System

Touchscreen can be operated with single-finger, gloved hands
Sealed shell allows easy cleaning with 70% EtOH solution or alcohol wipes
Preset protocols for specific cell types offer less contact
Compact size—for personal use or use in a biosafety cabinet

We value your personal safety

Benchtop lab instruments from Thermo Fisher Scientific, designed by researchers for researchers, with built-in features to help minimize your risk in the lab.

Human-to-human transmission safety features across the benchtop instrument offering:

Compact, benchtop instrument sizes: ideal for using in a biosafety cabinet and allow easy movement in and out of shared lab spaces to accommodate social distancing
Affordable price-points: purchase multiple, personal units to minimize sharing
Automated controls, on-screen displays and touch screens: easy to operate with single-finger, gloved hand
Fully sealed casings: easily disinfect by wiping down with regular use of ethanol solution (70% EtOH) without harming internal mechanisms, external surfaces or knobs
No oculars to look through: no need to remove protective eyewear
Cloud-enabled, remote access to data: upload data to share with others or retrieve and access data outside of the lab to reduce exposure
Global remote support services, such as: augmented reality, new instrument set up and “Rescue Lens” troubleshooting from our global service support team

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After reviewing the thousands of entries, a panel of 200+ international judges have recognized our benchtop instrument video campaign with a 2022 International Vega Digital Award.

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Power up with essential benchtop instruments researchers rely on every day in the lab. Learn how our innovative portfolio of benchtop instruments helps simplify tedious tasks, keeps you safe in the lab, and enables faster, consistent, and accurate results so you can focus on achieving your next breakthrough—or just your daily tasks.