Launched in 1996, it was designed for fast development and optimization of any biomolecular purification, using one working platform for all techniques and samples. A method wizard and optimized system configurations allowed rapid media screening, method scouting, method optimization, and scale-up experiments. The system was available in two versions allowing flow-rates up to 10 ml/min or 100 ml/min.
ÄKTAexplorer was discontinued in 2010, following the introduction of ÄKTA avant, but a large number of systems are still in use.