A tool for every lab
In the dynamic world of cell biology research, the ability to adapt and explore diverse scientific questions is paramount. Countstar’s goal is to empower biological researchers worldwide to explore the dynamic world of living cells with advanced live cell imaging and analysis tools. Countstar’s Spica systems have built-in flexibility to enable seamless transitions between different assays, allowing investigation of multiple cellular processes with existing tools in your own laboratory.
Incubator-friendly for optimal cell health
Countstar’s Spica systems fit directly inside any standard incubator, ensuring physiological conditions for reliable long-term imaging.
Ready-to-go assays
Start experiments faster with preset parameters for common applications and ensure consistent, reliable data for all users.
Seamless imaging to analysis, all in one
Integrated software streamlines your entire workflow, from acquisition to visualisation. No need for multiple programs or extra costs.
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Spica M1 live cell analysers
Features
Monitor experiments from anywhere, anytime
Spica allows you to stay connected to your ongoing experiments and track critical cellular events remotely, increasing flexibility and efficiency.
Unlock deeper insights from complex assays
Spica’s integrated AI analysis tools efficiently process various datasets to uncover insights. They enable quick identification of key features and automated quantification, even in complex experiments that traditional methods struggle to analyse.
Tailor experiments to your specific research
Spica allows you to customise imaging parameters and analysis metrics to meet the unique demands of your diverse assays, providing the exact data you need.
Supports a spectrum of assays
Image various cell types and markers simultaneously with multiple channels, observe at different scales with flexible magnification and utilise your preferred lab consumables.
Capture transient events on demand
Live Capture Mode allows easy observation and recording of dynamic, short-lived cellular processes in real time, providing immediate insights into critical biological events.
SYSTEMS
Spica M1 systems
High resolution brightfield and fluorescence live cell imaging, with intelligent and flexible analysis for research
Spica M1-1
2 fluorescent channels (red & green)
Spica M1-2
3 fluorescent channels (red, green & blue)
Spica M1 live cell analysers
Applications
Discover the benefits of live cell analysis for improved reproducibility and deeper insights across various applications
- Cell culture quality control
- Proliferation
- Scratch assays / wound healing
- Apoptosis
- Cytotoxicity
- Transfection efficiency
- Reporter genes
- Organoid growth
- Immune cell killing
- Tumor spheroid
Real time live cell analysis
Specifications
| Spica Models | M1-1 | M1-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 1 | 1 |
| Microscope objectives | 7.5 x, 10 x and 15 x | |
| Fluorescence channels: | 2 channels: Green Ex: 470/20 Em: 515/40nm Red Ex: 560/25 Em: 630/70nm | 3 channels: Blue Ex: 375/28 Em: 430/30nm Green Ex: 470/20 Em: 515/40nm Red Ex: 560/25 Em: 630/70nm |
| Camera | High-sensitivity CMOS camera, 3200 × 2200, 7.1MP | |
| Focus mode | Laser autofocus and image-based autofocus | |
| Imaging modes | Bright-field and fluorescence microscopy Whole well scanning, fixed fields and random fields of view 2D and 3D Z-axis layer scanning | |
| Compatible consumables | 6 - 384 well plates 35 mm, 60 mm and 100 mm dishes T 25 and T 75 flasks Organ-on-a-chip microfluidic chips | |