BMG LABTECH POLARstar Microplate Reader Multi-Mode | Absorbance Fluorescence Luminescence Polarization

The BMG LABTECH POLARstar is a versatile multi-mode microplate reader engineered to support modern life science workflows requiring speed, sensitivity, and reproducibility. Designed for laboratories performing everything from routine absorbance measurements to complex fluorescence polarization assays, the POLARstar delivers enterprise-level performance in a compact benchtop system.

Supporting UV-visible absorbance, fluorescence intensity, luminescence, and fluorescence polarization, the POLARstar can be configured for advanced detection methods such as FRET, BRET, TRF, AlphaScreen®, and AlphaLISA®. Its xenon flash lamp ensures consistent excitation energy, while precision optics deliver accurate results even in low-signal assays.

The system accommodates 6- through 384-well microplates, features top and bottom reading, and integrates seamlessly with automation platforms. BMG LABTECH’s software provides intuitive assay setup, fast data acquisition, and flexible data export for downstream analysis.

Ideal For

• Biotech & pharmaceutical R&D

• CROs & core facilities

• Academic research laboratories

• Assay development & validation