SPECIAL FOCUS: MICROPLATE READERS 13
vibration, environmental and ease-of-use testing required by NanoRacks to enable reliable and reproducible microgravity scientifi c research,” says Greg Milosevich, the company’s president.
From cell imaging to plate stacking US-headquartered BioTek Instruments is another player in the microplates sector that has had an extremely busy 2016. In April it launched its newest product, the Lionheart FX, which off ers microplate-based live cell imaging – something that’s especially necessary in the rapidly growing 3D cell market. T e Lionheart FX is optimised for kinetic live cell
imaging, with up to 100x air and oil immersion magnifi cation in a variety of slides, dishes, microplates and fl asks. Imaging channels include brightfi eld, colour brightfi eld, phase contrast and fl uorescence, with both image-based and laser autofocus. An environmental control cover provides convenience beyond that of typical digital microscopes, allowing for incubation up to 40°C and gas control, while the optional humidity chamber and dual reagent injectors enhance environmental support for live cell imaging workfl ows. Gen5 3.0 software provides automated image capture and analysis, plus annotation and movie maker functions, off ering ease and
simplicity across a broad range of live and fi xed cell applications. Augmented microscopy is the combination of all of these features in one compact system. BioTek says that Lionheart FX is ideal for live and fi xed cell applications including kinetic live cell assays, 3D spheroid imaging, translocation and colocalisation studies, cell migration and invasion, proliferation, viability, toxicity and more. In other product news,
BioTek recently announced its new BioSpa 8 automated incubator, which is an innovative platform that links microplate washers and dispensers with readers and imaging systems for unattended workfl ow
www.scientistlive.com
The Synergy Neo2 is a high-performance, high-speed plate reader
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92