BioTek Videos
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Product Videos
MultiFlo™ FX - AMX™ for Gentle Automated Media exchange
The AMX Module for MultiFlo FX enables gentle automated media exchange to protect and encourage proliferation of spheroids, tumoroids and other 3D cell structures, 2D and suspension cells in microplate-based assays.
MultiFlo™ FX - RAD™ Mapped Dispensing
The RAD single channel dispense module for MultiFlo FX enables rapid, custom-mapped dispensing to individual microplate wells, facilitating many applications, including nucleic acid and protein concentration normalization.
Synergy LX Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
Our new Synergy™ LX Multi-Mode Reader “checks all the boxes” on your requirements list.
Experience a Better Perspective with Lionheart Automated Microscopes
With Lionheart Automated Microscopes and Gen5 Software, it’s easier than ever to capture high quality images and run powerful analysis. Lionheart is available with or without environmental controls: Lionheart FX is ideal for live cell imaging workflows, while Lionheart LX meets the needs of automated endpoint microscopy..
Automated Cell Counting with BioTek Imagers
Label-free and fluorescence cell counting is fast and easy with BioTek's Cytation and Lionheart Imagers, and Gen5 Software..
BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator
BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator links BioTek readers and imagers together with washers and dispensers for full workflow automation of up to 8 microplates or other labware. This video demonstrates how BioSpa 8 automates your workflows, from ELISA to long term live cell assays.
800 TS Absorbance Reader
The 800 TS Absorbance Reader from BioTek brings high performance absorbance microplate reading to your laboratory at an affordable price.
50 TS Microplate Washer
The 50 TS Microplate Washer from BioTek brings high quality automated microplate washing to your laboratory at an affordable price.
Automated Digital Quantitative Microscopy with Multi-Mode Microplate Detection
Combining quantitative microscopy and multi-mode detection into one compact unit, Cytation™ 1 is an affordable solution for a wide range of live and fixed cell, and traditional biochemical applications.
Live Cell Imaging and Analysis with Lionheart FX
Learn how the Lionheart FX Automated Microscope's integrated design and environmental controls make it ideally suited for short and long-term kinetic live cell applications.
High Magnification Oil Immersion Imaging in Lionheart FX
Learn more about air and oil immersion imaging with BioTek’s Lionheart FX Automated Microscope and Gen5 Software.
Lionheart FX and Gen5 Software: 15 Minute Setup
See how easy it is to get setup with the Lionheart FX Automated Microscope and Gen5 Software.
BioSpa 8: The Story
We understand that running long-term cell-based assays requires careful planning and long hours. We also understand the frustration and expense of assay failures. See how BioSpa 8 automates incubated assay workflows and gives you the cell-confidence to walk away.
Synergy Neo2
BioTek's Synergy Neo2 is the most advanced high-performance, high-speed plate reader on the market today.
EL406 Washer Dispenser
BioTek's EL406 automates the entire cell preparation process
Cytation 5 Imaging Reader
Cytation combines high-quality, high-definition automated microscopy and traditional multi-mode detection in a modular, upgradable instrument.
Synergy HTX
Synergy™ HTX Multi-Mode Microplate Reader is a compact, affordable system for 6- to 384-well microplates and Take3 Micro-Volume Plates.
The Switch to MultiFlo FX
See how switching to the MultiFlo FX dispenser from BioTek can streamline your workflow and improve efficiency.
MultiFlo FX Microplate Dispenser
MultiFlo FX is an automated multi-mode reagent dispenser for 6- to 1536-well microplates, offering Parallel Dispense technology.
BioStack Automation
BioStack is a compact and versatile microplate stacker compatible with BioTek's washers, dispensers, detectors and imaging systems
Introducing the 405 Touch
The 405 Touch Microplate Washer features BioTek's patented Verify technology, which runs an automated QC check for manifold tube blockage, and visually reports any failed wells.
The Versatility of Synergy H1
Synergy H1 is a flexible monochromator-based multi-mode microplate reader that can be turned into a high-performance patented Hybrid system with the addition of a filter-based optical module.
Using the Epoch & Take3 Plate
This product demo describes the use of BioTek's Take3 plate and the Epoch microplate spectrophotometer to simultaneously read sixteen 2 µL samples.
"The Lab" - Episode 1, featuring the Epoch System
Tensions run high in this busy ... and a little bit quirky... lab, but a visit from the BioTek rep brings excitement and efficiency to the workload!
Semi-Automated ELISA Liquid Handling with EL406
This video depicts the liquid handling process steps of a typical ELISA carried out using EL406 Combination Microplate Washer Dispenser from BioTek Instruments.
EL406 Peristaltic Pump Reagent Dispense
This video depicts the dispensing of reagent by an EL406 Combination Microplate Washer Dispenser
Product Tutorial:
405 Touch Touchscreen Introduction
Here we provide an overview of the new 405 Touch Washer's touchscreen user interface.
Product Tutorial:
405 Touch Basic Operation
Here we provide an overview of the new 405 Touch Washer including priming the fluid path, washing a plate and sonicating the manifold.
Product Tutorial:
405 Touch Creating Custom Protocol
Here we describe how to create a custom protocol incorporating optimized parameters for best performance with specific assay workflows.
Biocompare Bench Tip - 3D Cell Culture
Here we describe how to create a custom protocol incorporating optimized parameters for best performance with specific assay workflows.
Product Videos - Multilingual
Traditional Chinese Versions
Synergy LX 多功能微量盤檢測儀
(Traditional Chinese Version)
50TS Washer
50 TS 微量盤清洗儀
(Traditional Chinese Version)
800 TS Absorbance Reader
800 TS 微量盤酵素免疫分析儀
(Traditional Chinese Version)
Lionheart自動化細胞影像系統帶您體驗更好的視野
有了Lionheart自動化細胞影像系統和Gen 5 分析軟體， 拍攝高品質的影像和進行強大的分析功能，變得更簡單了。Lionheart 自動化顯微影像系統提供環境控制及無環境控制兩種機型境控制兩種機型。Lionheart FX適合活細胞影像實驗，而Lionheart LX能滿足endpoint拍攝的需求。Lionheart的強大之處在於自動處理和分析影像，並產生量化的實驗數據提供廣泛的應用。
(Traditional Chinese Version)
BioSpa 8: The Story
BioSpa 8自動化培養箱
(Traditional Chinese Version)
Cytation 5 Imaging Reader
Cytation 5 自動化影像系統暨多功能光學檢測儀
(Traditional Chinese Version)
MultiFlo FX Microplate Dispenser
MultiFlo FX 多功能微量盤分注器
(Traditional Chinese Version)
Using the Epoch & Take3 Plate
This product demo describes the use of BioTek's Take3 plate and the Epoch microplate spectrophotometer to simultaneously read sixteen 2 µL samples.
Chinese Versions
BioTek Breakthrough:
The Versatility of Synergy H1
全面多样的
(Chinese Version)
Portuguese Versions
Cytation 5 Imaging Reader
Leitor Multidetecção e Sistema de Captura de Imagens Cytation 5
(Portuguese Version)
MultiFlo FX Microplate Dispenser
Dispensador de Microplacas MultiFlo da BioTek
(Portuguese Version)
BioTek Breakthrough: The Versatility of Synergy H1
A Versatilidade do Synergy H1
(Portuguese Version)
BioTek Breakthrough: Using the Epoch &
Take3 Plate
Utilização do Epoch com Placa Take3
(Portuguese Version)
Introducing the new 405 Touch
Apresentamos a nova 405 Touch
(Portuguese Version)
BioStack Automation
Automação com BioStack
(Portuguese Version)
Synergy HTX
Leitora Multidetecção Synergy HTX
(Portuguese Version)
Synergy Neo2
Leitora Multidetecção Synergy Neo2
(Portuguese Version)
Spanish Versions
Lionheart FX Automated Microscope
Lionheart FX Sistema Automatizado de Captura de Imágenes
(Spanish Version)
BioSpa 8: The Story
BioSpa 8: La Historia
(Spanish Version)
Synergy Neo2
Lector Multi-Modal Synergy Neo2
(Spanish Version)
Cytation 5 Imaging Reader
Lector Multi-Modal con Sistema de Captura de Imágenes Celulares Cytation 5
(Spanish Version)
MultiFlo FX Microplate Dispenser with RAD technology
Dispensador para Microplacas MultiFlo FX con tecnología RAD
(Spanish Version)
BioTek Breakthrough: The Versatility of Synergy H1
La versatilidad del Synergy H1
(Spanish Version)
Tradeshow Highlights
Introducing Cytation 1: A Dual Microplate Analysis and Automated Imaging System
Xavier Amouretti, head of product management, Biotek, describes the Cytation 1, a third generation microplate detection and imaging platform. This innovative system enables cellular assay multiplexing and high-resolution imaging of cells in real time.
BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator: Automating Live Cell Imaging Workflows at SFN 2017
BioTek describes the BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator, integrated with Cytation Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader to automate live cell imaging workflows. BioSpa’s new OnDemand software feature enables maximum productivity for multiple users on the system.
Lionheart FX: Typical Applications at ISSCR 2017
An introduction to the Lionheart FX and its typical applications.
Monitoring and inhibiting signal transduction in 2D and 3D cell cultures
BioTek describes how their MultiFlo FX and Cytation 5 were used to compare signal transduction assay results conducted in both a traditional “plated cell” or 2-D format and a 3-D collagen-based scaffold.
LabTube Meets Peter Brescia at SLAS 2017
BioTek's Peter Brescia introduces High Contrast Brightfield Kit available for Imaging Instruments.
Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader with Augmented Microscopy™ at SLAS 2017
How Combining Digital Microscopy and Conventional Microplate Reading Can Help You Answer Complex Biological Questions.
Augmented Microscopy™ at ASCB with BioTek’s Lionheart FX Automated Microscope 2017
Lionheart™ FX Automated Microscope with Augmented Microscopy™ is an all inclusive microscopy system which provides automated image capture, processing and analysis – along with real-time annotation and built-in time lapse movie making for publication-ready images and data.
Lionheart FX Automated Microscope Imager Debuts at Experimental Biology 2016
Lionheart™ FX Automated Microscope Imager enables superior digital microscopy with high resolution images up to 100x.
Combining 3D Cell Culture Assays with Live Imaging
LIVE at SLAS 2016
Principal scientist, Brad Larson from BioTek, discusses how combination of the Cytation 5 plate reader with Corning’s spheroid microplate range is ideal for 3D cell culture assay and imaging.
Improve Your Cell Imaging with a Fully Automated, Versatile Inverted Microscope
Dr Arne Giebeler, Sales Support Specialist at BioTek Instruments Inc., describes how the compact Lionheart™ FX has enhanced environmental and focusing controls to facilitate multiple cell imaging applications.
Live Cell Assay Automation from BioTek
LIVE at SLAS 2016
Optimize live cell assay automation with BioTek’s Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader and BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator.
BioTek Introduces Synergy Neo2 at Biotechnica 2015
An introduction to Synergy Neo2 Multi-Mode Reader by Dr. Joel Mailliet, Product Specialist.
Cytation 5 LIVE at SLAS 2015
An introduction to Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader by Xavier Amouretti, Manager, Product Management.
BioTek Introduces Cytation 5 LIVE at SLAS 2015
An introduction to Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader by Caleb Foster, Product Manager.
BioTek Introduces Synergy Neo2 at Biotechnica 2015
An introduction to Synergy Neo2 Multi-Mode Reader by Dr. Ruth Steiss, Operations.
BioTek Introduces Cytation 3 LIVE at SLAS 2014
Xavier Amouretti of BioTek Instruments, introduces the company's product Cytation 3 at SLAS 2014 in San Diego, CA.
Product of the Year Award
BioTek Wins 2013 SelectScience Drug Discovery Product of the Year Award for Cytation 3
BioTek Introduces 405 Touch Microplate Washer
LIVE at SLAS 2012
An introduction to 405 Touch Washer by Jason Greene, Product Manager.
MultiFlo FX with RAD technology at Analytica 2014
Gary Prescott of BioTek Instruments, introduces MultiFlo FX with RAD technology
Customer Testimonials
Small Molecule STAT Inhibitors as New Cancer Treatments with BioTek’s Cytation
In this video, Professor Patrick Gunning discusses his work developing small molecule inhibitors for STAT proteins, with the aim of developing new cancer treatments. STAT-3 is found to be hyperactive in over 70% of human cancer, leading to uncontrolled cell growth, whilst STAT-5 has recently been identified as a target in haematological oncology.
Decreasing Cancer Morbidity Through Colorectal Cancer Research
Kirk McManus discusses his ground breaking colorectal cancer research, which aims to minimize the morbidity rates of cancers. Learn how this research is being carried out using an advanced instrument workflow from BioTek, which has streamlined his team's cancer cell studies to great effect
More Effective Drug Screening with Cultured 3D Cell Clusters
See how Likarda uses Cytation 5 to image spheroids for drug discovery
About BioTek
BioTek: Passion and Innovation
This video explores BioTek’s unique structure and culture. BioTek is vertically integrated allowing us to control our entire value stream from the conceptualization of a new product, through its research and development, manufacturing, and ultimately the sales, service and support of that product. BioTek’s collaborative culture fosters open, honest communication resulting in dynamic feedback loops within the company and between BioTek and its customers. This combination of tight vertical integration and effective communication has enabled BioTek to thrive and innovate, making cutting edge research tools that are improving the quality of life for people in the world.
Think Possible
When you think of the future, what do you think is possible? At BioTek we're constantly innovating to provide Scientists with state of the art instrumentation to help them in the discovery process...
Serving our Customers
This video explores BioTek's singular focus on microplate instrumentation, and dedication to customer service. Customers cite our service and support, both pre- and post-sale, to be equally as important as the quality and performance of our instrumentation.
Research, Development & Manufacturing Excellence
This video explores BioTek's singular focus on microplate instrumentation, and our dedication to better product design, better quality control, and helping our customers Get a Better Reaction.
Celebrating 40 Years
BioTek Instruments celebrates 40 Years
Think Possible
(Japanese Version)
BioTek in the News
BioTek President/CEO Briar Alpert Honored with 2018 UVM Alumni Achievement Award
Manitoba brain cancer research giving hope (10/17)
BioTek West Expansion (7/18/16)
Vermont company creates new way to analyze cells (May 2016)
BioTek' s Lionheart FX has been featured on WPTZ News.
BioTek Wins Deane C. Davis Award (May 2010)
BioTek Instruments, Inc., is the winner of the 2009 Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award.
1000th Galileo Echo Celebration (April 2010)
Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy visited BioTek Instruments to mark the manufacture and shipment of the 1000th Galileo Echo automated blood testing instrument.
Miscellaneous Videos
BioTek volunteers at the Intervale Conservation Nursery
On June 27th, 2018 a group of BioTekkers volunteered at the Intervale Conservation Nursery in Burlington. Their assignment for the day? Plant trees. Lots of trees…1,836 trees, to be exact!
Happy Holidays 2017
Happy Holidays from our Family to Yours!
Holiday Mannequin Challenge 2016
BioTekkers have some fun as we wish you a very happy holidays!
Happy Holidays 2014
As we Think Possible to the year ahead, We’re grateful for co-workers and partners and friends. Health and happiness and plenty of rest.
BioTek wishes you the very best!
WINNER! Epoch Video Contest 2010 The New Lab
Yener Selcuk from Hannover Germany is the winner of BioTek's "Why I Need a BioTek Epoch for My Lab" Video Contest.
Thank you BioTek...
from Winner of Epoch Video Contest 2010