Cellular Imaging Comparison Chart
Molecular Devices high content imaging systems bring powerful cellular and sub-cellular analysis tools to the
screening environment. Featuring industry-leading image analysis software and powerful database tools, the systems
provide researchers with insights into how potential therapeutics affect multiple cellular processes.
Molecular Devices offers two platforms for high content imaging: ImageXpress® Micro and ImageXpress Ultra.
The ImageXpress Micro features a small footprint and utilizes
an optional high-speed laser auto-focus option that allows for the acquisition of more than 50,000
wells/200 plates per day.
The system is easily upgradeable to support full environmental control (CO2, humidity and temperature) as well as advanced liquid handling for simultaneous liquid addition and reading.
The ImageXpress Ultra is a true point-scanning confocal system that
features laser-based illumination for sequential or simultaneous imaging.
| |
ImageXpress Ultra |
ImageXpress Micro |
| Environmental control option |
|
X |
| Liquid handling option1 |
|
X |
| Fixed cell imaging |
X |
X |
| Transmitted light option2 |
|
Brightfield /
phase contrast |
| Smaller footprint |
X |
X |
| Detection |
PMTs |
CoolSNAPES (standard)
CoolSNAPHQ (option) |
| Image-based auto-focus |
|
X |
| High-speed laser auto-focus |
X |
option |
| Robotics/automation option |
X |
X |
| Light source |
2 to 4 excitation lasers |
300W xenon arc lamp |
| Automated filter cube changer |
X |
X |
| Automated Z focus |
X |
X |
| Automated objective changer |
X |
X |
| Air objective compatibility |
4X - 100X |
2X - 100X |
| Oil-immersion objective compatibility |
40X-100X |
40X-100X |
| Automated X-Y sample stage |
X |
X |
| Imaging plate compatibility |
6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, 384-, 1536-well
plastic or glass plates |
| Microscope slide compatibility |
X |
X |
| Computer workstation |
X |
X |
MetaXpress image acquisition
and analysis software |
X |
X |
| MDCStore integrated database |
X |
X |
AcuityXpress cellular
informatics software |
option
| option
|
1 Not compatible with transmitted light
2 Not compatible with liquid handling
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