Bio-Rad Laboratories offers a broad range of innovative software tools and services for the life science research and clinical diagnostics markets. The software portfolio is designed to complement their instruments and reagents, enabling scientists and clinicians to acquire, analyze, and manage complex data.
Key software products include:
- Image Lab Software: Used for image acquisition and analysis of gels and blots from Bio-Rad's imaging systems (e.g., ChemiDoc, Gel Doc). It features simplified lane loading normalization, automated detection of lanes and bands, and complete report generation. The standard edition is available as a free download.
- CFX Maestro Software: A complete workflow solution for real-time PCR (qPCR) data collection and analysis, compatible with CFX Real-Time Instruments. It integrates statistical analysis (t-tests, ANOVA), data visualization, and publication-ready graphics production.
- Unity Software Solutions (Unity Real Time, UnityWeb, Unity Next Peer QC): Advanced Quality Control (QC) data management tools for clinical laboratories. These solutions provide peer comparison, daily QC, advanced charts, supervisor review, and comprehensive audit trails to help meet compliance requirements. Unity Next Peer QC is a centralized cloud-based platform.
- BR.io Cloud Platform: A cloud platform that integrates with instruments like the CFX Opus Real-Time PCR system for remote experiment design, instrument monitoring, and data analysis/management.
Target Users and Use Cases
The software targets a wide range of users, including university and research institutions, hospitals, public health and commercial laboratories, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food safety, and environmental quality labs. Use cases span genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, infectious disease testing, and quality control in clinical settings.
