Automated imager for cell confluence and growth monitoring
Automated imager
The automated Cell Imager for monitoring cell growth accurately measures cell confluence and growth in 96-well plates, and is ideal for measuring hybridoma clones in antibody screening for therapeutic and diagnostic research and development. An entire 96-well plate can be read in approximately five minutes. Two positions allow one plate to be imaged while another is processed. This dedicated imaging module optimises the cell culture workflow and process by providing timely information with which to make decisions on media changes and subculture steps. Due to its compact size it can be placed directly on Hamiton's MICROLAB STAR workstation deck enabling imaging and pipetting to be done in the same position for maximum space economy. The design eliminates the need for a gripper, which is required by some other systems on the market for the movement of plates. The easy to use software provides live data tracking for a simultaneous overview of cell confluence in all plate wells as well as graphical data presentation. It may also be integrated with the compan's Venus Software.
Hamilton Bonaduz AG