REAL-TIME CELL IMAGING SYSTEM

Timelapse Mini+

Empower your research…

Real-time quantitative time-lapse cell imaging system, based on brightfield microscopy and also equipped with fluorescence.
Resistant to temperature and humidity, it can be placed directly inside conventional CO2 or hypoxia incubators.

Serial image acquisition allows researchers to observe cell morphology and dynamics in real time over long periods, directly inside the incubator. Stitching options, Z-stacking, and the ability to set different focus positions give users great flexibility in image acquisition.

Image analysis is then automated by the software.
It enables extraction of photos and videos, as well as proliferation, cytotoxicity, wound healing (scratch test) curves, fluorescence intensity, and the size and number of cells or 3D cellular structures. We develop customized software modules to match as closely as possible the cellular functions you are interested in.

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KEY FEATURES

Real-time monitoring

No need to remove the cell sample from the incubator.

Compact size

Easy to install and transport if needed from one incubator to another.

Multi-position imaging

A fully motorized camera enables multipoint imaging up to 96 wells. The culture vessel only moves for media changes.

High compatibility

Compatible with all types of cell culture vessels (all brands). Also suitable for Organ-on-Chip workflows.

Z-stack imaging

Multiple focal planes (21 layers) can be captured using the Z-stacking function.

Stitching

The stitching function (59 images) enables wide-field image analysis.

Autofocus & Manual Focus

Faster focusing and improved reproducibility thanks to reliable autofocus. You also have the freedom to use manual focus for custom fine-tuning.

Quantitative analyses

Easy-to-use analysis tools to quantify many cellular parameters: confluence, growth curves, fluorescence, cell & organoid counts, cell size and 3D cellular structure size… etc.

REAL-TIME MONITORING

You can easily monitor live cells inside the incubator for long periods without disturbing the environment required for cell culture.

Compatible with all CO2 and hypoxia incubators.

COMPACT SIZE

Compact size: 226 (H) x 358 (L) x 215 (W) mm
Multiple systems can fit inside a standard CO2 incubator.
As the system weighs approximately 5 kg, it can be easily moved in and out of the incubator.

MULTI-POSITION IMAGING

Using the motorized camera that moves 117 mm x 77 mm along the x and y axes respectively, multiple positions can be captured following the schedule (intervals, cycles, total time) defined by the researcher.

STABLE IMAGING PERFORMANCE

No movement of the culture vessel (neither during imaging nor when retrieving the plate). The camera inside the system moves to capture cell images at multiple positions. The cell sample remains stable in an environment conducive to cell growth.

TIME-LAPSE VIDEO

The images captured according to the defined program can be converted into videos in just a few simple clicks.

Autofocus

Recording preview

Z-stacking

Software

Image stitching

Analysis tools

Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x L)	226 x 215 x 358 mm
Weight	5.6 kg / 12.3 lb
Objective lens	4X / 10X
Imaging modes	Brightfield, Fluorescence (Green / Red)
Fluorescence	Green: Excitation (470/40x) / Emission (510lp) Red: Excitation (525/30x) / Emission (570lp)
Light source	LED
Camera	5 MP CMOS
Stage	Motorized XYZ
Imaging positions	Multiple
File export format	TIFF, AVI (JPEG, PNG)
Culture vessels	Flask, dish, well plate, slide
Operating environment	10–40°C, 20–95% humidity
Power requirements	100–240V, ~50/60Hz