Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2023
Organization: Cambridge University
Quick, easy and reliable
Application Area: BRET2 based assays
"The Pherastar system is quick and easy to use for high throughput, and sensitive BRET2 based assay experiments such as TRUPATH and arrestin recruitment."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2023
Organization: UW Madison
Amazing plate reader!
Application Area:Proliferation assay plate reading
"I really like the PheraStar plate reader because it’s so easy to adjust the parameters and so easy to visualise the changes in proliferation because of colour coding."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: Drug Discovery Research
PHERAstar has exceptional reliability and flexibility; tech support EJ is amazing!
Application Area:Drug Discovery Research
"PHERAstar is the Must Have instrument to enable our fast-paced drug discovery research. I have been in the pharmaceutical industry for almost 10 years and had used a variety of microplate readers from different vendors. PHERAstar stands out to be top of the line product with exceptional reliability and flexibility. The extra bonus from purchasing PHERAstar from BMG Labtech is the after sales care - I'd like to give a big shoutout to BMG's technical specialist EJ (Edward “EJ” Dell) for his expertise, excellent customer service, and his "can do " attitude that helped us in many occasions to tackle technical challenges in setting up novel assays. It's a great pleasure to work with EJ and we are very happy with PHERAstar instrument. Highly recommend this product!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: University of Melbourne
It is efficient and easy to use. I recommend it for all scientists and researchers
Application Area:Microplate reader
"This product is easy to use. It is efficient and gives the best results. It is a must use for all doing ELISA experiment."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: AG-BIOTECH INC.
Extremely Easy to Use with Great Sensitivity
Application Area:Genetic Marker Application
"Not only is this instrument very easy to use, but it is also the most reliable and user-friendly instrument in our lab. We use our PHERAstar FSX daily for different fluorescence applications and standard absorbance readings, and it is fast, sensitive, consistent in performance, and reliable. The Microplate Stacker is a huge plus. Just load the plates and walk away. That is how easy and reliable it is."
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ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: Bayer US LLC
We rely on PHERAstar readers as a core analytic instrument.
Application Area:absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, and homogeneous time resolved fluorescence assay development
"The PHERAstar FSX instrument is a high quality, reliable, plate reader. Our assay development platform relies on PHERAstar readers for absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, and homogeneous time resolved fluorescence. We have excellent experience with BMG as a manufacturer/ partner both in the knowledgeable and responsive sales reps and their quality technical service reps. The BMG MARS software provides easy-to-manage instrument control, customizable method protocol development with many available curve fitting tools and data analysis workflows that are powerful and easy to customize; all with a relatively shallow learning curve. Results report building is customizable, and data can be exported to software such as Excel for additional processing. The MARS software complies with 21CFR part 11 regulations for data integrity allowing for use in a GMP lab setting."
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ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: ICR
Great results
Application Area:Fluorescence Intensity assays
"Very easy and user-friendly with many options to improve the experience. The Mars software is extremely useful for analysis of experiments."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Evotec
Easy to use with reproducible signals.
Application Area:HMTS
"This reader is very easy to use. We use it for more or less all our experimentations reading fluorescence, luminescence, alpha lisa. We have purchased 4 readers in my service and they are really heavily used."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: Sygnature Discovery
Reliable, intuitive, great technical support
Application Area:Detection of enzyme reaction products
"I have used plate readers from a variety of companies and the BMG plate readers are by far the most intuitive to use and have been the most reliable. The pherastar is great for throughput and the clariostar has great flexibility for assay development. There is a large database of product application notes available to help in set up of new protocols and if there is no solution available there, their in house technical support is brilliant - helpful, easy to talk to and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: Frontier Medicines Corporation
Best multimode plate reader on the market
Application Area:Assay development and medium throughput screening
"The team spent a month evaluating multimode plate readers from all the major vendors across the various assay formats that we run (TR-FRET, AlphaScreen/LISA, FP, fluorescence, absorbance, luminescence). The PHERAstar FSX had the best combined performance with regards to speed and data quality. The sales reps that we worked with were incredibly knowledgeable and very responsive and continue to provide us with excellent service almost a year after purchasing our instruments. This is a premium instrument from a great manufacturer/team, and it has been worth every penny."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: UCSF
The best plate reader I have used!
Application Area:Cell based assays
"PHERAstar FSX is a very versatile microplate reader that fulfills all my absorbance, luminescence, fluorescence intensity, and fluorescence polarization needs. I have used it extensively on a nearly daily basis since installment, especially the fluorescence polarization and fluorescence intensity functionalities and the instrument delivers results with high sensitivity and consistency. The software for controlling the instrument as well as for data analysis is easy to use and data generating and analysis workflows are easy to customize. The technical support and know-how both before and after purchase have been excellent as well, one of the reasons for selecting BMG labtech as the provider of microplate readers for our lab. Highly recommended for applications that require flexibility, esp, assay development."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Super sensitive quick and easy to use. Essential to most experiments
Application Area:GPCR singalling
"The PHERAstar was quick and easy to use and allowed for the screening of multiple compounds on a single plate. It was the backbone of many our our experiments and the entire research group would have fallen apart without it!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: University of Newcastle
Reliable, relatively easy to use and functional software interface.
Application Area:Various assays on microbiological systems
"Our PheraSTAR unit is getting quite old now but it has been extremely reliable. Relatively easy to use in terms of protocol set-up. Will output data to an excel format which helps with downstream data processing, but also allows for some nice functions and real time data display within the software attached to the plate reader itself. Can be used for various fluorescence applications and stanard absorbance readings in a broad range. Can also be set to incubate at various temperatures, including 37°C. Results are reproducible across independent replicates."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Great plate reader, I have no complaints.
Application Area:Assay development
"It is easy to use and I used it for both assay development and HTS. Great value."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Monash Univeristy
Great instrument, a pleasure to use, great support from BMG.
Application Area:Ligand binding (FP), signaling (BRET), protein conformation (BRET)
"The PHERAstar is a great instrument, very sensitive with fast kinetics for both fluorescence polarization and bioluminescent resonance energy transfer experiments. Without it some of our publications in leading journals, including CELL, would not have been possible."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: The Florey Institute
Fantastic and versatile plate reader.
Application Area:Cell signalling
"Excellent machine, that is an integral part of our workflow for many projects. Very easy to use both in terms of hardware and software. Has been used for a variety of different purposes and allows us to do a wide range of both cell based and purified format assays. The BMG team are always helpful and couldn't have had a better experience."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Florey Institute
Awesome.
Application Area:Fluorescence, Luminescence, Fret, BRET
"Fantastic instrument and even better support. Couldn’t recommend more."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Monash Univeristy
Works and easy to use.
Application Area:Fluorescence polarization
"Very easy to use this machine, used throughout my PhD."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Incyte
We keep buying them!
Application Area:Biochemical assays, HTS
"Workhorse for multiple readouts. Easy to use and extract data."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2005
Organization: signal pharmaceuticals LLC
Go to instrument for HTS!
Application Area:Lumi/Fluor reading
"Purchased FSX three years ago to go with FS. Excellent reliability and sensitivity. Go to instrument for HTS!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: J&J
Best device on the market for HTS.
Application Area:HTRF, luminescence, absorbance, kinetics
"Best device on the market for HTS."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Incyte
Robust instrument, we have many of them.
Application Area:Assay
"Excellent instrument, ease of use was the best and great support after sale. Robust instrument, we have many of them."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Pivot Park Screening Centre
Used for over a year without major problems.
Application Area:Screening/multi label
"Replacement for our envisions in an uHTS robotic screening system. It was more sensitive and fast. Used now for over a year without major problems. Software takes some time to get the full benefit. "
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Incyte
Customer support is excellent
Application Area:HTRF, luminescence
"PHERAstars are easy to use and the customer support is excellent. They are always available to answer questions. "
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Enamine Ltd
PHERAstar FSX is unbeatable due to its versatility, quality of manufacturing, ease of use and support.
Application Area:HTS
"We have 3 BMG plate readers in my lab, the newest being the PHERAstar FSX. We also have readers from most top manufacturers. In my opinion, PHERAstar FSX is unbeatable due to its versatility, quality of manufacturing, ease of use and support."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Merck
A go-to instrument!
Application Area:Screening and compound profiling
"This is a go-to instrument for our group in both walk-up mode and fully integrated screening. It performs well across a range of experimental modes (fluorescence, luminescence). It often out-performs other similar equipment in the category. Most of my experiments are FRET or BRET and I regularly see improved signal to noise compared to comparable systems. If you have multiple systems, I recommend having all of them calibrated at the same time to avoid system-to-system differences."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Pfizer
Great plate reader.
Application Area:High throughput screening
"PHERAstar is user friendly. Optic modules are great and un-intimidating. Good for a lot of platforms."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: AstraZeneca
A user-friendly reader delivering quality data.
Application Area:Biochemical in-vitro assays
"A smart reader with many easy-to-use functionalities, including a range of possible readouts controlled by a user-friendly software. Technical support is admirable."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: C4 Therapeutics
Great design and a must have for HTS lab!
Application Area:Microplate reader for reading luminescence, FP, HTRF, BRET, and DNA quantification
"PHERAstar is a great microplate reader for reading luminescence, FP, BRET, TR-FRET (HTRF), and absorbance assays. In addition to being a traditional microplate reader, it also offers UV readout so we can use it to quantify DNA/RNA. I especially like the modular design of the reader, which offers us the ability to add features (such as filter sets, lasers, reagent injector) when we might need them in the future without needing to spend money on modifying the device. The BMG sales rep is very knowledgeable and gave us a comprehensive training to use the device. He also helped us out in setting up all the assay templates and answered our e-mails promptly months after purchase. The reader is very easy to use after the templates are set up and so far our data has been reproducible with this reader and with another reader we have in-house. We are happy with the purchase."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Excellerate bioscience
We love the BMG PHERAstar.
Application Area:Plate reader
"We love the BMG PHERAstar, the ease of use and sensitivity of signal is at the top of the market. Only negative is that it can't be cooled and falls prey to a high temperature lab. "
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: University of Nottingham
Fantastic, easy to use product. Would recommend to anyone!
Application Area:GPCR Drug Discovery
"I use this product routinely to generate high quality, reproducible data. BMG Labtech provide excellent aftercare and followup."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Novartis
Best plate reader I have used in my 20 years of research.
Application Area:Drug pathway and target identification
"The Pherastar FSX is extremely easy to use, performs flawlessly; and best of all it comes with excellent and friendly support!"
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Merck
Pherastar made our alphaLISA platform assays possible.
Application Area:AlphaLISA
"Pherastar made our alphaLISA platform assays possible - not so with the suggested detection system."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Sanofi
Easy to use, good service.
Application Area:Mony assays
"Easy to use, good service, flexible, good support, top-machine, high-sensitivty."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Glaxosmithkline
Much better than Envision.
Application Area:Plate reader
"Much better than Envision, much easier, faster and more sensitive. Don’t need to buy all the filters."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Axxam SpA
Easy to use, sensitive, flexible, reliable.
Application Area:Assay development
"Used for: TR-FRET, FI, luminescence, absorption. Easy to use, sensitive, flexible, reliable. Added value: MARS data analysis software."
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Expert ReviewerMember since: 2015
Organization: SBP Medical Discovery Institute
Great plate reader.
Application Area:We use this reader for 384 and 1536 plates. By changing the models, people can read Abs, FI, FP, TR
"This plate reader is very easy to use, very reliable, and it is perfect for assay development and HTS."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: NRPL
Versatile plate reader.
Application Area:In vitro screening of herbal extracts
"It is a versatile plate reader which is very easy to operate and gives consistent readings. I would like recommend this plate reader to all involved in the screening of plant extracts / phyto-constituents in various in vitro biological assays."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: University of oxford
Unparalleled reader.
Application Area:Neuroscience; iPSC, cell lines, primary cells, cell free assays
"We have used the FSX reader for 2 years for a variety of cell based and cell free assays and could not be happier with the performance of the instrument or the after-sales support. We regularly run fluorescence, luminescence, HTRF and alpha assays in up to 1536 format for basic biology and screening applications using the plate stacker. We find the sensitivity of the reader and the ability to well-scan particularly important for iPSC based assays in which cells form clumps. The software is easily accessible for new users but we have several protocols that utilize the ability to code our own protocols e.g. live cell based kinetic assay followed by a fluorescence nuclear count. We regularly utilize the on-going support which has been invaluable for developing and troubleshooting assays."
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ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Uni of Nottingham
Great instrument
Application Area:Dual plate reader for luminescence and fluorescence
"It is easy to use for beginners with repeatable results between assays. There were some software malfunctions but the support team was amazing."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Crescendo biologics
Reliable and robust
Application Area:Immune oncology
"Very versatile with a wide range of possible applications such as luminescence fluorescence etc. Very robust with reproducible data over time"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: University of Dundee/ European lead factory
It has become the reader of choice in our lab
Application Area:Assay development and screening
"I find the PHERAstar very user friendly, protocols are easy to set up and the mars software is also good to use."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: IMI
In a lab with several readers, the BMG Pherastar has become the machine of choice.
Application Area:Drug Discovery Applications
"The Pherastar is a great multimodality reader, it is easy to use, flexible and allows us to produce high quality reproducible data. "
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Pfizer
very cost effective plate reader that's becoming popular in the lab
Application Area:Endpoint and kinetic readings in multiple detection platforms
"very user friendly. Optic modules are simple and easy to install and use. FP, fluorescence and luminescence data generated are repeatable and very robust. Injection module provides for ability to do kinetic studies. also included in the unit is a data analysis software package."
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ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: ENAMINE Ltd.
Truly multi-reader with multiple applications possible.
Application Area:Stable cell line development
""Well scan" is un-expectedly effective way to assess transfection. Extremely easy to see whether you've got nice clones after limited dilution. Sensitivity is enough to substitute fluorescence microscope, avoiding, at the same time, cell damage, due to lower excitation light intensity."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Biotron Healthcare (India) Pvt Ltd
Industry Benchmark performance
Application Area:High Throughput Screening, Assay Development, Platform Technologies
"Increased sensitivity enables extremely low cost per data point"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Nih
Great Machine
Application Area:Multimode Plate Reader
"The Pherastar has revolutionized how we do medium throughput assays and has greatly expanded out ability to do many different outputs. It is a very diverse machine allowing for many many different cellular outputs. The data is always reliable and consistent especially compared to several competitors which we have also used in our group."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Dkfz
Very happy with PHERAstar FSX
Application Area:Drug discovery. Protein-Protein interaction
"PHERAstar FSX is one of the best plate readers currently in the market."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: F. Hoffmann-la Roche Ltd
I am very happy with the Pherastar FSX from BMG Labtech
Application Area:Pharma Drug discovery research
"I would certainly recommend the Pherastar FSA to other users, it is much easier to use and more user-friendly than other plate readers I have experience with. Excellent customer service and follow-up service"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: IBBR/CNR
I am very impressed with this product.
Application Area:High Througput Screening
"The instrument is very sensitive and enables high throughput. At the same time it is easy to use. I would highly recommend it to others."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Firmenich Inc
I would recommend the PHERAstar, it is a workhorse.
Application Area:Cell based assays
"I looked at other instruments in the field and found the the PHERAstar was robust and reliable. We get consistent results and have had great support with optimizing our assays."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: Alzheimer's Research UK Cambridge Drug Discovery Institute
Great reader, easy to set up protocols and simple to run.
Application Area:Assay development and screening
"The PHERAstar FSX offered the best sensitivity and speed of the instruments we tested and gives us the flexibility to tackle any future screen with confidence. The hardware and software capability coupled with the support we received from the application team at BMG LABTECH made this instrument our first choice."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2009
Organization: Medical Research Council Technology (MRCT)
Buying for the third time clearly shows how impressed we are with their performance.
Application Area:Assay Development And Screening
"Pherastar FS is our third Pherastar reader following two of them, Pherastar Plus and Pherastar, we already had for the last few years. Buying for the third time clearly shows how impressed we are with their performance. Pherastar FS offers wide range of read outs like Fluorescence, FRET, Luminescence etc. It offers high sensitivity and using this reader, it provides higher signal window as compared to others. Its user-friendly software is an added advantage."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Dow AgroSciences LLC
Application Area:1536 plates, endpoint applications
"We use the last three years without problems, very robust plate reader, and special for high throughput demand."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Venomtech ltd
Application Area:To determine novel action of venom
"A superb piece of hardware that was very easy to use. Performed a wavelength scan between 400-700nm over 24hrs and the data was easy to analyze to publishable results. I highly recommend it."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Venomtech ltd
Application Area:Coagulation assays
"Coupled with a simple interface and programming and a quick, efficient operation, the PHERAstar is a prime product for all types of assay. Aftermarket support is attentive and highly available, however the high reliability of the machinery means you might not need it!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: MISSION Therapeutics
Application Area:Drug Discovery
"This product is very easy to use and came with good after care service. Due to the interchanging optic modules we are able to use the PHERAstar for a number of different assays ranging from absorb acne based to HTRF."
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Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2014
Organization: Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences
Application Area:Drug discovery
"Excellent, perfect and easy to use. This is a wonderful product that must receive the whole-hearted support of the whole community for new drug discovery and lead identification."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: German Cancer Research Center
Application Area:Translational Research
"This has proven to be a good product in my translational research."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Paterson Institute for Cancer Research
Application Area:Reading biochemical assay plates
"We have had excellent experience with the sales reps, they came in on numerous occasions to train us and were always ready with a response if we struggled. It is simple to use, and has a lot of different functions available to choose from. We have the plate stacker attached which adds to the ease of use meaning we can walk away. The software also has the option of linking to other computers in different offices, removing the need to export the data from the computer the Pherastar is attached to. We are all very happy with this product in the lab."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: Prairie View A&M University
Application Area:Spectroscopy
"Our lab uses this device for absorption frequencies and its clarity is precise. Therefore, it is worth the price."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Novartis
Application Area:HTS
"The PHERAstar FS is an easy to use microplate reader that offers high sensitivity in a rapid manner. Side by side comparison to other microplate readers in the field have shown that the PHERAstar shows significant gains in speed compared to other well based readers, and sensitivity gains. Overall, a good bet for luminescence, fluorescence, and AlphaScreen assays."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2011
Organization: University of Nottingham
"The BMG Pherastar is very easy to use. The software is user-friendly and intuitive. We have found it very useful for multiple applications over and above what we originally envisaged using the plate reader for. The different settings and features are very varied and we have had a lot of support in developing new techniques."
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ReviewerMember since: 2012
Organization: Cancer Research Technology
"The Pherastar is very easy to use and I find the software intuitive. It can read many different applications with sensitivity (lum, FI, FP, HTRF, Abs)The optic modules are easy to fit although if you are using many different applications in one lab they may need changing often. Support is very good, for bespoke requirements script modes can be written."
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ReviewerMember since: 2006
Organization: AstraZeneca
"Very easy to use, intuitive software. The system is reliable and robust. My applications include HTRF, FP, luminescent arrays as well as just fluorescence intensity arrays."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2009
Organization: Syngent Seeds SAS
"One of the most reliable readers on the market, deals with high precision, all kind of readouts. Only it's software, not always user friendly, may seem a bit confusing."
The new PHERAstar® FSX from BMG LABTECH for HTS.
The most sensitive instrument for screening and assay development. Specifically designed for highest sensitivity and speed. Its unique features make it superior to any other microplate reader currently on the market.
With all the features you would expect from the Gold Standard HTS microplate reader and more, including:
Thanks to assay-specific Optic Modules, you no longer need to worry about which filter or dichroic mirror is installed. These Optic Modules are configured with all the necessary optical components, with the appropriate module selected automatically by the PHERAstar® FSX. Up to six easily exchangeable Optic Modules can be accommodated in the PHERAstar® FSX at any time.
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