High Throughput Confocal Cellular Imaging Reader is Scalable

A confocal microplate imaging reader delivers fully automated, high speed, and high-resolution imaging for primary and secondary cellular screening.

The new Opera LX is specifically designed for scientists who need the power of high-throughput confocal imaging in a scalable configuration that can expand as their screening needs increase. The Opera LX can be custom configured with a laser combination of choice and can be equipped with a number of options, such as an environmental control unit, lenses, ultraviolet (UV) light source including second camera for parallel image acquisition, liquid-handling, plate-handling/storage and incubation. All accessory units can be field upgraded thus enabling a user to start with a basic configuration for assay development and small-to-medium throughput campaigns for a variety of applications.

The accompanying Acapella image analysis software with cellular assay library is a powerful, intuitive system that allows for quick training of new users, but also offers full flexibility in algorithm development for the power user.

The new configuration for its Opera high content screening (HCS) system, the Opera LX, was introduced by PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences (Waltham, MA, USA) "Researchers in both the academic and pharmaceutical markets are increasingly adopting a cell-based approach to their drug discovery research, shifting their focus away from biochemical analysis of discrete cellular components to evaluate cellular function, including tissue and organ activity, through live cell imaging,” said Robert Friel, president and chief operating officer for PerkinElmer, Inc.


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