BioTek Lionheart FX Automated Live Cell Imager

BioTek Instruments announces the launch of the Lionheart FX Automated Live Cell Imager with augmented microscopy. The product is optimised for kinetic live cell imaging, with up to 100x air and oil immersion magnification in a variety of slides, dishes, microplates and flasks. Imaging channels include brightfield, colour brightfield, phase contrast and fluorescence, with both image-based and laser autofocus.

An environmental control cover is said to provide 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 workflows. Gen5 3.0 Software provides automated image capture and analysis, plus annotation and movie maker functions, offering ease and simplicity across a broad range of live and fixed cell applications. Augmented microscopy is the combination of all of these features in one compact system.

The product is suitable for live and fixed cell applications including kinetic live cell assays, 3D spheroid imaging, translocation and colocalisation studies, cell migration and invasion, proliferation, viability, toxicity and many more.