The Olympus Corporation Cell^R And Cell^M For High-End Imaging

Hamburg, 4.11.2008 – The Olympus cell^R and cell^M are highly advanced fluorescence imaging workstations designed for investigating high-speed, live cell processes. These specialised all-in-one illumination systems have highly sensitive digital cameras making them ideal for multicolour fluorescence time-lapse image acquisition. Furthermore, the easy-to-use graphical drag and drop user-interface of the built-in Experiment Manager tool enables the easy set up and execution of complex procedures.

cell^R

With real-time capabilities, the cell^R integrated multi-device imaging station is able to manage high-speed experiments with extreme precision. This fast and flexible system is ideal for sophisticated fluorescence and live cell imaging experiments. Furthermore, cell^R uses the advanced MT20 arc-burner light source for highly stabilised and controllable illumination. A dedicated real-time controller synchronises all hardware and peripheral devices in parallel, with extreme accuracy. This precise synchronisation of sample illumination and image acquisition minimises the risk of phototoxicity and bleaching, as well as ensuring that even the fastest events can be captured.

cell^M

The Olympus cell^M is also a highly integrated, multi-device imaging station for sophisticated fluorescence applications and live cell experiments. cell^M uses the MT10 Illumination System and high sensitivity CCD cameras to meet experimental requirements for multi-colour fluorescence time-lapse image acquisition.

Experiment Manager

The highly intuitive, user-friendly Experiment Manager tool, featured in both systems, enables the visual assembly of experiment plans. Icons are used to represent simple commands, groups of commands or entire sub-experiments which can be dragged and dropped within the experiment area and joined together to create complete experiments. Individual exposure times, attenuation values and ROIs can be set for each image acquisition command. What is more, these plans are automatically stored with the image data, enabling users to save valuable time by re-using complex experimental procedures without having to set them up again.

The cell*3.0 family

The cell^R and cell^M systems are high-end members of the Olympus cell*3.0 family. This comprehensive series of mutually compatible imaging products offer a unique combination of superior performance and user-friendly operation.

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