Cell counting is a critical step in subcultivation in the cell culture workflow.
Corning to become exclusive supplier of CytoSMART’s new Cell Counter
CORNING, N.Y.; AND EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS — Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) and CytoSMART Technologies BV today announced an agreement that will simplify mammalian cell counting in laboratories around the world. Cell counting is a critical step in subcultivation in the cell culture workflow.
Corning is the exclusive supplier of the Corning Cell Counter which features new technology developed by CytoSMART and offers superior speed for automated cell counting. This device will be available through Corning´s global sales team and worldwide distribution network.
While many laboratories still perform manual cell counting using a hemocytometer or a counting slide viewed under a microscope, the Corning Cell Counter returns an accurate and precise digital cell count in just a few seconds. Researchers can still use the standard reusable hemocytometer or disposable slides but will no longer need to perform tedious and time consuming cell counting by microscopic viewing.
“The Corning Cell Counter will not only simplify the workflow in cell culture laboratories, it is time saving and more reliable than standard methods,” said Robb D’Amore, business director, Corning Life Sciences. “The addition of the Corning Cell Counter is a perfect complement to our expanding cell culture portfolio of vessels, surfaces, media and sera, and liquid handling devices.”
“Our goal is to create intuitive products that support life science researchers to get the most out of their work,” said Joffry Maltha, CEO CytoSMART Technologies. “For the Corning Cell Counter we managed to create a more user friendly cell counter by combining the latest technological advances, including Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Azure’s cloud technology, and a very inviting compact design that conveys simplicity and innovation. Our collaboration with Corning is a fantastic opportunity to bring this product to the life sciences researchers.“
Corning Life Sciences continues to bring new and innovative laboratory technologies to researchers worldwide and helps customers succeed by providing novel, high-quality products and services in cell culture, bioprocessing, drug discovery and development, genomics, and microbiology.
To learn more about Corning’s Life Sciences products, please contact a customer service representative at 1-800-492-1110, toll free in the United States; (+1) 1-978-442-2200 internationally; or visit www.corning.com/lifesciences.
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About CytoSMART Technologies BV
CytoSMART Technologies (www.cytosmart.com) is a young and fast growing company, founded in 2012 as a spin-off from Eindhoven University of Technology in The Netherlands. The company manufacturers ultra compact live-imaging systems and cell counters for biological laboratories, using state-of-the-art microelectronics and cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Today CytoSMART products are used globally by many hospitals, universities and pharmaceutical companies.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 166-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries.
Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning’s markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning’s industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks.
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