Abstract: A reinforced microplate has reinforcing members that enhance stiffness and minimize deformation of the microplate, especially thermally-induced deformation. The reinforcing members include ribs or struts that are integrally formed on a bottom surface of the microplate. In cooperation with the reinforcing members, the microplate frame can include one or more slots that act to disrupt the effects of thermal expansion and limit thermally-induced strain.

Abstract: A microplate is fitted with a reinforcing member that enhances the rigidity of the microplate and decreases the magnitude of thermally-induced deformation. An example reinforced microplate includes a deck including a plurality of wells formed therein, and a reinforcing member attached to an underside of the deck.

Abstract: A reinforced microplate has reinforcing members that enhance stiffness and minimize deformation of the microplate, especially thermally-induced deformation. The reinforcing members include dots, ribs or struts that are integrally formed on a bottom surface of the microplate. In cooperation with the reinforcing members, the microplate frame can include one or more slots that act to disrupt the effects of thermal expansion and limit thermally-induced strain. To provide enhanced sealing utility and reduce sample evaporation, each well may include a raised rim with angled transition surfaces leading to a top surface, preferably in combination with at least one elevated sealing feature extending from an upper deck surface, and being arranged between corners of the deck and the plurality of wells.

Abstract: A reinforced microplate includes a microplate main body having a deck and a plurality of wells, and a reinforcing member. The deck includes a first surface and a second surface. Each well of the plurality of wells extends from the second surface in a substantially perpendicular direction, and each well comprises an opening on the first surface. The reinforcing member is attached to at least one surface of the deck.