These fluorescent magnetic silica beads will open a vast number of new applications for the magnetic bead technology. MagnaMedics collaborates with leading research institutes to develop MagSi-Fluor for a vast range of existing and emerging applications. Cases in point are: multiple analyte detection (multiplexing), signal detection & enhancement, imaging studies, lab-on-the chip or bio-sensors. First samples of prototypes in different bead sizes with different dyes will be available soon for purposes of research.