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Can the Zen2 Plate Imager by Zeiss be used with the KX2 robot?

The Zen2 Plate Imager from Zeiss can be seamlessly automated using the KX2 robot and software by PAA (Peak Analysis & Automation). PAA provides a robust platform for integrating and controlling laboratory instruments, including plate imagers like the Zen2. By leveraging PAA, tasks such as sample loading, imaging, and data analysis can be fully automated, enabling high-throughput and precise imaging workflows. This automation enhances workflow efficiency, reduces manual intervention, and ensures consistent and reproducible results across experiments. Integrating the Zen2 Plate Imager with PAA allows researchers to streamline their imaging workflows, optimize imaging parameters, and accelerate research in areas such as cell biology, drug discovery, and molecular diagnostics. Ultimately, this integration leads to improved productivity, accuracy, and faster experimental outcomes, enabling more efficient and effective scientific investigations.

Overview of Zen2 Plate Imager instrument

The Zen2 Plate Imager from Zeiss is a cutting-edge imaging system designed for high-throughput analysis of multiwell plates. With its advanced features and intuitive software, the Zen2 delivers exceptional imaging performance, making it an invaluable tool in various industries and research fields.

Key Features of the Zen2 Plate Imager:

  • High-Throughput Imaging: Capable of imaging multiple samples in multiwell plates simultaneously, increasing experimental efficiency.

  • High-Resolution Imaging: Delivers crisp and detailed images with outstanding clarity and contrast, enabling precise analysis of samples.

  • Versatile Imaging Modes: Offers a wide range of imaging modes, including brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescence, accommodating diverse sample types and applications.

  • Automated Operation: Supports automation and integration with robotic systems like the KX2 robot and software by PAA, streamlining experimental workflows and minimizing manual intervention.

  • User-Friendly Software: Equipped with intuitive software for easy setup, image acquisition, and analysis, enhancing user experience and productivity.

Applications of the Zen2 Plate Imager:

  • Cell Biology: Facilitates imaging of cell cultures, including cell proliferation, morphology, and viability assays.

  • Drug Discovery: Enables high-throughput screening of compound libraries and evaluation of drug effects on cellular function and phenotype.

  • Molecular Biology: Supports imaging of fluorescence-based assays, including reporter gene expression, protein localization, and nucleic acid detection.

  • Microbiology: Allows imaging of microbial cultures for studying growth dynamics, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and biofilm formation.

  • Quality Control: Used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries for quality assurance and product testing purposes.

Industries Utilizing the Zen2 Plate Imager:

  • Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies: Integral to drug discovery and development processes, supporting preclinical studies and compound screening.

  • Academic and Research Institutions: Widely used in universities, research centers, and academic laboratories for basic and applied research in life sciences.

  • Biomedical and Healthcare Institutions: Used for studying cellular mechanisms underlying diseases and developing novel therapeutic approaches.

  • Food and Beverage Industry: Supports quality control and safety testing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and consumer safety.

  • Environmental Monitoring: Used for analyzing environmental samples, such as water and soil, to assess pollution levels and microbial contamination.

By offering high-throughput, high-resolution imaging capabilities, the Zen2 Plate Imager by Zeiss is a versatile and indispensable tool for researchers and industry professionals in various fields. Its automation capabilities and user-friendly software make it an ideal choice for accelerating research and increasing productivity in life sciences and related industries.

Overview of Zen2 Plate Imager instrument

How can I automate my device?

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Zen2 Plate Imager (Zeiss) with KX2 robot lab integration

Zen2 Plate Imager (Zeiss) with KX2 robot lab integration

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