Fullerton, Calif. (January 31, 2007) – Beckman Coulter, Inc. will introduce the PARADIGM™ Detection Platform, a unique, modular system that allows quick and easy configuration by the user, at LabAutomation2007. The platform features a selection of cartridges that can be interchanged in less than five minutes to meet different assay needs, making this the first user-upgradable and -configurable multimode reader. It is ideal for labs with multiple users and applications. The high-throughput detector reads on the fly, in formats from 6 to 1,536 wells.