Cerillo to launch Rayo: Next-Gen Multiwavelength Microplate Reader at Analytica USA 2025

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerillo, pioneer in compact microplate reader technology, is proud to announce the launch of Rayo, its newest multiwavelength platform for ELISA assays, protein quantification, and kinetic growth curves for plant, algae, and microbial cells. Rayo will be making its debut at Analytica USA, September 10–12 in Columbus, Ohio. Cerillo will exhibit at Booth 952, showcasing Rayo as the future of compact, automation compatible microplate readers for high-performance assays.

Cerillo, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Charlottesville, VA driven by a mission to drive innovation through compact, automation-friendly devices that enhance reproducibility and accessibility. Through its complete research solution consisting of microplate readers, the Duet® co-culture system, Labrador® software, and Canopy® wireless accessories, Cerillo empowers labs across microbiome, synthetic biology, environmental, and pharmaceutical research to conduct high-quality science anywhere, whether in the field or in restricted spaces.

Rayo further empowers the modern laboratory needs:

• Multiwavelength absorbance at 405, 450, 590, and 740 nm - enabling a variety of assays, from ELISA and protein quantification to microbial and plant growth tracking.
• Measurement configurations: supporting both rapid endpoint readings and continuous real-time kinetics, perfect for growth curves and enzyme assays.
• Ultra-compact, automation-ready design: small enough to fit in incubators, anaerobic chambers, or on liquid handling platforms, with gripper access and automatic lid control for seamless integration.
• Standalone functionality: features onboard controls, local data storage, and remote transfer - empowering labs to operate without reliance on PCs or complex software.

"After years of collaborating with our existing global customer base, Cerillo is proud to launch the Rayo microplate reader product line to market. We are excited to get this product in the hands of biological product developers and researchers across the globe. The impacts on human and environmental health are limitless, and we're excited to support the tremendous work of our customers and commercial partners," says Eric Mayton, CEO of Cerillo.

About Cerillo
Cerillo is a technology company providing innovative solutions and technologies for microbial research in academic, government and industrial laboratories. From early-stage discoveries to high-throughput screening, our advanced research platform facilitates precise and efficient data collection in any laboratory environment. Our commitment to accessible and affordable solutions invites researchers to gain a comprehensive understanding of biological systems, methods of action, and true causation. Visit us at www.cerillo.bio.

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