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Automated Measurements at the Single Cell Level Made Easy

14 Jul 2008

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The Thermo Scientific Cellomics ArrayScan VTI, the most productive High Content imaging platform on the market, is the cornerstone of our new Thermo Scientific Cellular Imaging WorkStation. We've partnered our industry leading ArrayScan with robot addressable liquid handling and incubation so you can perform an even wider array of assays. Our Cellular Imaging WorkStation is able to automate the workflow of quantifying individual cell responses.

Our Cellular Imaging Workstation is a complete, ready-to-use solution that will fit on most standard lab benches. It increases the throughput, walk-away time and efficiency of any laboratory doing live and/or kinetic endpoint high content assays. Featuring best-in-class Thermo Scientific instrumentation, it's been preconfigured to work together easily.

You'll love the impressive functionality we've packed into a small footprint. Our Cellular Imaging Workstation schedules tasks efficiently enabling multiple pipetting protocols and plate incubations to be performed per experiment. Multiple aspirates with air gap, aspirate/dispense from all plate locations, and read-through-dispense capability are unique features of our Liquid Handling Module. Our Thermo Scientific CataLyst Express robot handles all plate movements, including delidding, allowing you to walk-away with confidence.

Our Cellular Imaging WorkStation includes these Thermo Scientific products:

  • ArrayScan VTI, HCS reader
  • ArrayScan HCS reader software
  • ArrayScan Liquid Handling Module
  • ArrayScan Live Cell Chamber
  • CataLyst Express Robot with Delidder
  • Cytomat C2 CO2 Incubator (42 plate capacity)

Read our application note to learn how our CIW can be used to measure carbachol mediated Ca2+ changes in cells over expressing the rat M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. This benchtop solution is designed for automated measurements at the single cell level to provide confirmation of hits from GPCR based HTS campaigns.

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Sample ManagementSample management systems include sample storage devices such as freezers and plate storers, sample environment enclosures and sample organization, retrieval and sorter systems. Useful system features include high-throughput, automation, robotic arms, automated liquid handling and associated database systems. Accessories in sample management include barcode scanners, heat sealers and tubes.High-Content ScreeningHigh-content screening (HCS), also known as high-content analysis (HCA), is a high-throughput technique used in drug discovery to identify substances that alter the phenotype of cells. HCS uses fluorescent microscopic imaging and automated image analysis to investigate cellular events such as apoptosis, cell viability, GPCR activation, oxide production, neurite outgrowth, and cell signaling. Find the best fluorescent labeling reagents, cellular assays, and high-content imaging systems in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Robotic InstrumentsRobotic instruments can be used for high-throughput automation of many lab processes. Such processes use instruments for assays like cell based assays and ELISA, for sample preparation like shakers, centrifuges and incubators, and for analysis such as sequencing and western blot analyzers. Useful features of robotic instruments include speed, reproducibility, barcode readers, software and automation.Robotic WorkstationsRobotic workstations are automated platforms enabling the user to perform high-throughput, multi-application processes, from sample preparation tasks such as PCR set-up, DNA purification and NGS library preparation, to integrated sample prep and analysis workstations. Automation makes processes consistent, fast, precise and fully walk-away. Find the best robotic workstations in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Plate ProcessingAutomated plate processing is used in microplate technologies for high-throughput, speed and efficiency. Plate processing systems include microplate handlers for moving plates, heat sealers, stackers and carousels for storage, retrieval and delivery, microplate washers and piercers. Useful features of plate processors include walk-away automation, compatibility and easy integration with microplate systems.Automated Liquid HandlingAutomated liquid handling equipment is used to mix, dilute and dispense allotted volumes of liquid into microplates and other vessels automatically. The robotic, liquid handling arms can dispense from single channel to 3456 multichannel as well as operate nanoliter dispensing, enabling high throughput of samples. Find the best automated liquid handlers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.

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