Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technology
FlowCam 8000
Flow Imaging Miscroscopy
- Measurement range 2 µm to 1 mm
- exceptional image quality
- Analyse thousands of particles in less than a minute
Overview
Flow Imaging Microscopy (FIM) combines the benefits of digital imaging, flow cytometry, and microscopy into a single solution.
Beyond traditional particle sizing and counting, image-based analysis allows for comprehensive characterization of subvisible API aggregates and contaminants in biopharmaceuticals, mammalian cells, microplankton, emulsions, and advanced materials.
Technical Specs
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Size range
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Particle sizing and imaging 2 µm to 1 mm with magnification options of 20X, 10X, 4X, and 2X |
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Minimum sample volume
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100 µL |
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Sample processing capability
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Sample processing capability from 0.05 mL/minute up to 10 mL/minute, depending on flow cell configuration |
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Camera
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High-resolution camera available in color or monochrome |
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Maximum particle concentration
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Maximum particle concentration of 5 million particles/mL at 2.5 µm particle size |
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Additional systems
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Compatibility with ALH for FlowCam(TM) automated liquid handler |
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Fluorescence excitation options
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Fluorescence excitation options (488 nm, 532 nm, 633 nm) with 2-channel fluorescence detection |
Benefits
- Obtain meaningful results in less than a minute, with as little as 100 μL of sample
- Sort, filter, and classify images based on 40+ morphological parameters
- Automatically identify particles with out-of-the-box machine learning tools for protein formulations
- Analyze samples in their native environment, including high-viscosity solvents and buffers
- Increase productivity with automated liquid handling for up to 384 samples
- Differentiate aquatic organisms with fluorescence detection in FlowCam 8400
Applications
Advanced Materials
Protein Therapeutics
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Send a sampleOutstanding service
I have been using Meritics for a number of years and they always provide outstanding service and support.
They have a rapid response turnarounds and are very knowledgeable of the techniques and products they provide.
LeanneB-375
Good service, very helpful
We use Meritics for the PM service and installation of all our FlowCams . Megan has been coming to our site for a number of years. She is very efficient in her work, but most of all Megan is very helpful. We have had issues with one of instruments after the install and Megan did her utmost to try and solve it while on site, even though it wasn’t solved Megan has been in contact with the supplier of the instrument to try and solve this problem for us.
SophieH-2201
Job done in a friendly manner
Booking engineer visits is always easy. David Lowe, Meritics engineer is always very friendly.
ThierryN
Service/calibration visit
Excellent service, arrived on time, polite, friendly and informative.
NathamM-270
5 Stars
Excellent service from an excellent company. Would recommend them to anyone.
BarryH-480
Good Service
David, our service engineer as usual was good at communicating and setting up the recent service appointment, he arrived on time, did the service promptly and informed me of any problems. Friendly and helpful
TomA-446
Superb and prompt service
I have used this company through the laboratory I work for frequently. We specialise in soil analysis, and Meritics were chosen as they have extensive knowledge of the instruments we use. We have several laser particle diffraction analysers with a service contract, and service is always very prompt and meticulous….
JamesG-2483
Good experience over two years
Meritics have covered the annual servicing of our Multisizer 4e instrument since we purchased it from them just over two years ago. The application scientist who performed the servicing was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful, happily answering a barrage of questions about how best to use and maintain the instrument. All my interactions with Meritics staff have been positive. I would happily recommend them.
RajG-62
Fully committed to customer service
Service second to none, both units serviced and all questions answers by engineer while on site.
RichardA-786
Highly recommend Meritics for equipment purchases and aftercare services
After owning one of our instruments for over 8 Years which was purchased from Meritics, it suffered its first breakdown. Upon contacting Meritics, I was instantly put through to an engineer who was very helpful. Upon inspection of the manual, it was decided that it would be more cost effective to have a Meritics engineer visit. The Meritics staff were very communicative and kept me up to date.
Excellent Service
Lovely, friendly and extremely helpful. David and his team are always on call with advise and are very easy to work with and are always happy to help.
NaomiT-64
Service of lab equipment
Excellent service. Friendly and professional service was provided in a timely manner to the expected standard.
NathanM-270
Excellent
Excellent communication. Updates given well in advance. Very polite staff and engineers.
NathanM-270
Multisizer 4e install at pharmaceutical company
2 people helped with the install of a Multisizer 4e. They were both very professional and friendly, answering any questions that I had. The installation was quick and the attention to good documentation practice was exceptional.
Chloel-9
Service of Beckman Coulter instruments
Always a pleasure to welcome the Meritics service engineer, who is knowledgeable, personable and extremely competent.
NeilT-394
Professional
Friendly and collaborative staff, provided a very good service.
SamK-403
Professional, Customer-oriented, fast service
We had issues with one of the aperture tubes provided by Meritics on a Friday afternoon, while very pressed for a review deadline. Meritics handled our inquiries very fast and professionally and helped us out by shipping us their spare tube to use in the mean time free of charge, while we waited for our new tube to arrive. Communication was very pleasant.
VeerleB
Very helpful and prompt
I emailed for some technical help and also to get some spares and both the engineer (David) and purchasing (Sophie) were very prompt to respond and helpful. We do have a service contract but I appreciated being able to email the engineer directly.
AlexH-474
Excellent Service
Used Meritics to conduct particle size distribution by laser diffraction. Service as last time, is very quick, well priced and professional.
I would highly recommend
GavinR-101
Excellent and Friendly Service
Always a pleasure to deal with the people at Meritics Ltd. They understand the importance of our work and the fact that our research projects have deadlines that need to be met. Consequently, problems are dealt with very quickly and professionally and they are willing to go that one step further to make sure their supply chain problems don’t become our problems. Thank you to the team for their support. It is greatly appreciated.
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