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:
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:
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."
Status:
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."
Status:
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."
Status:
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."
Status:
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.
Manufacturer BMG LABTECH | Available Worldwide
4.7 / 5.0 | 61 reviews