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This section provides an overview for microplates as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 3 microplate manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked microplate companies as of January, 2025: 1.BrandTech Scientific, Inc..
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A microplate, sometimes called a microtiter plate, is a laboratory tool used primarily in biochemical experiments. It consists of multiple transparent wells, functioning similarly to small petri dishes. The design of the wells, including their shape, color, volume, surface material, and coating, varies according to the intended use.
Microplates enable simultaneous experiments across many wells, making them ideal for collecting large amounts of data under consistent conditions. They are used in cell line and microorganism culturing, dilution series measurement, and with microplate readers for absorption and fluorescence detection. Common applications include ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) in biochemistry and clinical testing, and high throughput screening (HTS) in drug discovery. They are also used for direct sample observation under a microscope or for cellular imaging.
Microplates are coated with various materials to facilitate sample adsorption and immobilization. ELISA, involving highly specific antigen-antibody reactions, is a common use. In ELISA, antibodies bind to antigens on the microplate, with the luminescence from an enzyme reaction detectable by a microplate reader. This method allows for the quantitative measurement of trace samples with high sensitivity and without radiation exposure.
Microplates vary from the standard 96-well plate to versions with 6 to 9,600 wells. The well size inversely correlates with the number of wells.
Wells can be flat-bottomed, round-bottomed, or V-bottomed, each suited for specific applications, such as bottom-reading plate readers, cell culture, or sample collection.
Common materials include polystyrene, polypropylene, and glass, each offering different chemical resistance.
The non-surface-treated polystyrene surface is hydrophobic and can interact with and immobilize biomolecules with hydrophobic portions, such as antibodies. Some have high-binding surface coatings that enhance binding to hydrophobic molecules, while others have hydrophilic surface (polyethylene oxide-like) coatings to minimize intermolecular interactions.
Others have surface-coated molecular structures (e.g., maleimide or hydroxy groups) that covalently bind to and immobilize specific functional groups of the sample, allowing them to orient and immobilize specific biomolecules.
While transparent is standard, black and white plates are used to reduce light scattering in fluorescence and enhance signal-to-noise ratio in luminescence detection, respectively.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., founded in 1956 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and supplier of life science solutions, analytical instruments, specialty diagnostics, laboratory products, and biopharma services. Through its brand names, including Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Patheon, Applied Biosystems, and Gibco, among others, the company provides a wide range of products, which include chromatography systems, thermal cyclers, automated cell counters, fermenters, and DNA polymerases. The company’s annual revenue is over 40 billion USD, and it serves several fields, including customers working in clinical diagnostic labs, research institutions, hospitals, government agencies, and pharmaceutical/biotech companies.
BrandTech Scientific was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Essex, Connecticut. BrandTech Scientific supports laboratory sciences as a distributor for German-made supplies in Canada and the United States. BrandTech Scientific’s products include categories such as liquid handling including pipettes and instrumentation, life science such as PCR products and microplates, laboratory vacuum such as rotary vein pumps, lab support jacks, lab ware such as test tube racks, volumetric lab ware hardware and software, and lab rat gear, as well as offering vacuum pump selection guides.
Hirschmann Laborgeräte GmbH & Co. KG, established in 1964 and headquartered in Eberstadt, Germany, is a manufacturer of laboratory instruments, volumetric analysis glass instruments, and precision capillaries. The company offers a range of products, including peristaltic pumps, liquid handling systems, volumetric instruments, and precision capillaries. It also offers volumetric measuring, hematocrit capillaries, counting chambers, and syringe filters. Its peristaltic pumps offer high chemical resistance and are suitable for use with aggressive, corrosive, and viscous media. Additionally, the company has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certifications. It serves various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and beverage, and environmental analysis.
Ranking as of January 2025
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The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the microplate page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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SIMS BIO Co., Ltd.
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This is a three-dimensional culture microplate for cell clusters developed based on university-originated microfabrication technology and surface t...
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ZEON CORPORATION.
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All Aurora Microplates microplates are made of a high-performance plastic, cycloolefin polymer (COP). Compared to the commonly used polystyrene, th...
Stem Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Made of polystyrene ・Both sterile and non-sterile products available ■Options Common cover for plates
DIC Plastics Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・The capacity of our wells covers from several microliters to several milliliters, and the 96-well type is used as a petri dish for cult...
Stem Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Made of polystyrene ・Sterilized and non-sterile both available ■Options Common cover for plates
World Quality Biotech Co., Ltd.
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■Product description ELISA microplates are made of high quality virgin polystyrene (PS). This material is highly transparent, making it ideal for o...
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Stem Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Made of polystyrene ・Non-sterile product ■Options Common cover for plates
Stem Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Made of polystyrene ・Sterilized ・Unlike the general independent well type, all the outer wells are independent from the wall. ・Adjac...
Stem Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Made of polystyrene ・Non-sterile black type *The wells are not surface treated.
Yagyu Shokai Co., Ltd.
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Can be used for colorimetric, chemiluminescent, and fluorescent detection.
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■Material Borosilicate glass (JR-1) ■Features ・Excellent heat resistance, dry heat sterilization and autoclaving possible ・Excellent chemical re...
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Miyahara Measuring Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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■Material Borosilicate glass (JR-1) ■Features ・Excellent heat resistance, dry heat sterilization and autoclaving possible ・Excellent chemical re...
Miyahara Measuring Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
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■Material Borosilicate glass (JR-1) ■Features ・Excellent heat resistance, dry heat sterilization and autoclaving possible ・Excellent chemical re...
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Stem Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Autoclave sterilizable ・Freeze up to -80℃ OK - Convenient for mass processing and robot work/The wide groove on the side of the plate ...
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■Features ・The width of the hook is wide, which improves stability especially when working with robots. ・Since it is completely independent, the ...
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■Microplate ・This is a standard based on the SBS standard. ・We eliminate plate distortion to the utmost using advanced molding technology, inspec...
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■Summary It can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as transferring small amounts of inoculum or specimens to other plates or culture contai...
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■Micro titer plate - Made of highly transparent polystyrene (PS). ・High molding technology, inspection and management system eliminates plate dist...
Stem Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・A mini-sized 96-well plate suitable for working with trace amounts of samples. ・Well positions and spacing between adjacent wells are b...
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■Micro titer plate - Made of highly transparent polystyrene (PS). ・High molding technology, inspection and management system eliminates plate dist...
F.C.R. & Bio Co., Ltd.
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Lab Staff PCR plates are compatible with various thermal cyclers. Only pure virgin polypropylene is used and molded. RNace, DNace, and endotoxin f...
F.C.R. & Bio Co., Ltd.
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Made of high quality virgin polypropylene. Ideal for long-term storage and sample management. Compliant with SBS standards and can also be used for...
Japan Micro Co., Ltd.
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We have round bottoms, V bottoms, and flat bottoms.
Japan Micro Co., Ltd.
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The outer well is also independent from the wall. Flat bottom (completely independent well)
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It has excellent transparency and has ribs to prevent slippage, making it excellent for stacking. Sterilized
Japan Micro Co., Ltd.
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When you close the lid, it makes a "clicking" sound, so you can rest assured (5 colors available)
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When you close the lid, it makes a "clicking" sound, so you can rest assured (5 colors available)
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4 fractions. Long hole type with good drainage (available in 5 colors)
Stem Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・No sterilization ・Robot work OK ・Made of polystyrene *Wells are not surface treated. *Also suitable for work with robot systems.
Japan Micro Co., Ltd.
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8- and 12-channel multipipettes can be used.
