MESO® QuickPlex SQ 120 Multiplex Imager

MESO® QuickPlex SQ 120 Multiplex Imager

MESO® QuickPlex SQ 120 Multiplex Imager is an innovative biomedical research instrument that revolutionizes the traditional approach to laboratory equipment design by combining sophisticated functionality with aesthetic excellence. This advanced multiplex imaging system represents a significant departure from conventional laboratory instrument design, featuring an elegant fusion of form and function that earned it the prestigious Golden A' Design Award in the Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design category. The instrument's distinctive design incorporates nature-inspired curves and ergonomic elements within its compact dimensions of 33 cm x 58 cm x 53 cm, weighing 20.2 kg. Its sophisticated architecture includes a central tower with pulsing illumination during operation, creating a dynamic visual element that enhances the laboratory environment. The device enables rapid analysis of biological samples with exceptional precision, featuring a unique design that facilitates easy access to internal components while maintaining a light-impermeable core essential for accurate measurements. The instrument's slim profile minimizes laboratory bench footprint while maximizing functionality, incorporating an innovative removable tray system that provides seamless access to internal mechanisms. The design process involved several months of iterative refinement to perfect the subtle curvature details, ensuring visual consistency from all angles while concealing industrial components within its sleek exterior. This multiplex imager stands out in the medical equipment landscape for its ability to measure multiple proteins in a single sample, offering significant advantages in time efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sample conservation, while maintaining reproducible and reliable measurements without requiring extensive maintenance or between-read cleaning protocols.

multiplex imaging, biomedical research, laboratory equipment design, protein measurement, ergonomic design, medical device innovation

— Adam Dawson