Molecular Devices, LLC Introduces SoftMax Pro® 6 Microplate Data Acquisition and Analysis Software With Powerful New Data Analysis and Reporting Features

SUNNYVALE, California, October 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Molecular Devices, LLC, a leader in bioanalytical systems for drug discovery, life science research, and bioassay/test development, today announced the launch of SoftMax® Pro 6 Microplate Data and Analysis Software. SoftMax Pro software is the industry standard with superior data analysis capabilities critical to researchers in R&D, drug manufacturing, quality control, and analysis in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

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SoftMax Pro is a robust, all-in-one software package. With the new data analysis features such as 3-D graphing, plate cloning, side-by-side comparison view, and Syntax Helper, it's easy to do all your data analysis without the need to export your data. Additionally, the new all-inclusive reporting removes the need to copy and paste your graphs or tables into text formatted documents. These new features help eliminate the need for additional software.

Commenting on the launch of SoftMax Pro 6 software, Mikey Kindler, BioResearch Director, Molecular Devices, noted, "The release of SoftMax® Pro 6 Data Acquisition and Analysis Software demonstrates our commitment to world-class software development. Not only did we redesign the user interface with significantly expanded data analysis features, but also this new platform is designed with expansion in mind, allowing us to quickly address future user needs and market requirements."

Since its introduction, SoftMax Pro software has set the standard for data acquisition and analysis in the microplate reader industry paired with the award-winning microplate reader offering. SoftMax Pro® 6 Software works with Molecular Devices' SpectraMax® absorbance readers, Gemini™ XPS and EM fluorescence readers, SpectraMax Paradigm® platform, M-series, and FilterMax Series microplate readers.

Designed exclusively for the unique requirements and preferences of microplate instrumentation, SoftMax Pro 6 software offers a clean interface with easy access to the most common tasks based on Microsoft's ribbon interface. SoftMax Pro 6 software expands the data analysis features even further with new Syntax Helper, additional curve fits, 3-D graphing, side-by-side data comparison, and plate cloning. SoftMax Pro 6 also enhances the customization tools with all-inclusive reporting containing live mini-graphs and tables, image display, and layout flexibility. The new SoftMax Pro 6 requires minimal training for everyone in your lab and will maximize your productivity with the expanded feature offering.

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At Molecular Devices we have one focus-our customers. Whether a long-time user, recent adopter, or prospective customer, your needs fuel our actions. We hire creative, best-in-class people to design, manufacture, and commercialize analytical instruments, software, and assays as well as provide dedicated follow-on support. Understanding your laboratory workflow is our top priority, and we direct product development toward solving your unique issues. Our instruments offer a full spectrum of detection technologies and meet all throughput needs-from dedicated, single-readout devices to multi-readout systems. Our goal is to deliver highly relevant analytical products to detect biology, decode data, and drive discovery. With headquarters in Silicon Valley and offices around the globe, we support and enrich efforts of the international BioResearch, BioPharma, and BioTesting communities. Visit us today at http://www.MolecularDevices.com.

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