zenCELLOWL Live Cell Imager
AI-Powered Automated Cell Imaging That Actually Fits Your Budget
Starting at €14,000 | 98% AI Accuracy
❌ Tired of These Live Cell Imaging Problems?
Traditional live cell imaging systems cost $50K-$400K and require specialized training. We've heard your frustrations.
💰 Sky-High Costs
"Our budget won't stretch to $100K+ for a high-content screening system. We need something affordable that still delivers quality results."
🤯 Too Complex to Use
"It takes weeks to train new researchers. Every time someone leaves, we're back to square one with training."
⏰ Wastes Precious Time
"I have to check on my cells every few hours and manually adjust focus. I can't even go home for the weekend during long experiments."
🚪 Constant Incubator Opening
"Every time I open the incubator to check cells, I disturb temperature and CO₂ levels, affecting my results."
💾 Data Management Nightmare
"Massive image files eat up our storage. Analyzing thousands of images manually is impossible."
🔬 Core Lab Dependency
"Booking time in the core imaging facility takes weeks. I need imaging access on my own schedule."
✅ How zenCELLOWL Solves Every Problem
💰 Affordable Without Compromise
The Problem: High-end systems cost €80,000-€350,000, pricing out most labs.
Our Solution: Starting at €12,900, zenCELLOWL delivers professional-grade imaging at 1/10th the cost. No core lab fees, no expensive service contracts.
🎯 AI Does the Hard Work
The Problem: Manual cell counting and analysis is tedious, subjective, and error-prone.
Our Solution: 98% accurate AI-powered neural networks automatically count cells, measure confluence, track migration, and analyze wound healing - all with zero training required.
🔄 True Walk-Away Automation
The Problem: Traditional systems need constant babysitting and manual adjustments.
Our Solution: Set it and forget it. zenCELLOWL runs 24/7 inside your incubator, automatically focusing, capturing images, and uploading results to the cloud. Check progress from anywhere.
📏 Fits In ANY Incubator
The Problem: Bulky imaging systems don't fit in standard incubators.
Our Solution: Compact design (22×22×22 cm, 3.6 kg) fits in any incubator. Monitor up to 4 samples simultaneously without ever opening the door.
☁️ Cloud-Based Intelligence
The Problem: Massive local storage requirements and complex analysis software.
Our Solution: All images automatically sync to secure cloud storage. AI analysis happens in real-time. Access your data, time-lapses, and results from any device, anywhere.
⚡ Ready to Use in 10 Minutes
The Problem: Weeks of training to operate complex imaging systems.
Our Solution: Place in incubator, load samples, click start. Intuitive software means anyone in your lab can use it immediately - no PhD in microscopy required.
🚀 What Makes zenCELLOWL Different
🤖 AI-Powered Analysis (98% Accuracy)
Custom-trained neural networks automatically detect and count cells with human-level accuracy. No manual counting, no bias, perfect reproducibility.
📱 Remote Monitoring & Control
Check on your experiments from home, conferences, or anywhere with internet. Get real-time notifications and time-lapse videos on your phone.
🔬 Label-Free Imaging
Brightfield imaging means no photobleaching, no phototoxicity, no expensive fluorescent dyes. Watch your cells in their natural state.
⏱️ Long-Term Time-Lapse
Run experiments for hours, days, or weeks without intervention. Automatic image capture every 5 minutes to 24 hours - you decide.
🎯 Multi-Well Plate Support
Image 6-well, 12-well, 24-well, 96-well plates, T-flasks, and custom vessels. Up to 4 samples simultaneously in one incubator.
📊 One-Click Analysis
Cell confluence, cell counting, wound healing, migration tracking, morphology analysis - all automated with customizable protocols.
💾 Unlimited Cloud Storage
All images backed up to secure cloud. Never worry about local storage limits or lost data. Export to Excel, PowerPoint, or publish-ready formats.
🔧 Zero Maintenance
LED illumination lasts 50,000+ hours. No lamp replacements, no service contracts, no unexpected costs. Simple, reliable operation.
💡 zenCELLOWL vs. Traditional Systems
| Feature | zenCELLOWL | Traditional HCS Systems ($100K+) | Manual Microscopy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ✓ €14,000 - €24,900 | €80,000 - €350,000 | €5,000 - €50,000 (microscope only) |
| Setup Time | ✓ 10 minutes | 1-2 weeks (installation + training) | Varies |
| Training Required | ✓ None - intuitive software | 2-4 weeks formal training | Weeks to months |
| AI Analysis | ✓ 98% accuracy, automated | Optional (expensive add-on) | ✗ Manual counting |
| Incubator Integration | ✓ Fits inside any incubator | ✗ External system | ✗ Remove samples to image |
| 24/7 Automation | ✓ Fully automated | ✓ Yes (with scheduling) | ✗ Manual intervention |
| Remote Access | ✓ Cloud-based, any device | Limited (network dependent) | ✗ Must be physically present |
| Data Storage | ✓ Unlimited cloud storage | Local server (expensive to scale) | Manual backup required |
| Maintenance Costs | ✓ Minimal (LED, no service) | €5K-€15K/year service contracts | Lamp replacements, service |
| Multi-Sample Capacity | ✓ Up to 4 samples/incubator | 1 plate at a time (typically) | 1 sample at a time |
💰 ROI Calculation:
Traditional HCS System Total Cost (5 years): €80,000 (purchase) + €50,000 (service) + €10,000 (training) = €140,000
zenCELLOWL Total Cost (5 years): €14,000 (purchase) + €0 (no service contracts) = €14,000
You Save: €126,000 - that's enough for 9 more zenCELLOWL systems!
🧬 Perfect For Your Research
🩹 Wound Healing & Scratch Assays
Automatically track wound closure rates, measure gap area over time, and quantify cell migration. Perfect for studying tissue repair, metastasis, and drug effects on cell migration.
📈 Confluence Monitoring
Real-time confluence measurement (10-100%) for optimal passaging timing. Never miss the perfect harvest window. Ideal for cell expansion, bioprocessing, and adherent cell culture.
🧮 Cell Proliferation & Counting
Automated cell counting with 98% accuracy. Generate growth curves, calculate doubling times, and assess treatment effects on proliferation without manual counting.
🦠 Cell Migration Studies
Track individual cell or population migration patterns. Measure velocity, directionality, and chemotaxis. Essential for cancer research, immunology, and developmental biology.
💊 Drug Screening & Cytotoxicity
Monitor cell viability, morphology changes, and dose-response curves in real-time. Screen multiple compounds simultaneously with time-resolved data.
🔬 Cell Morphology Analysis
Document morphological changes during differentiation, apoptosis, or treatment. AI detects subtle changes human eye might miss.
🧫 3D Culture & Spheroids
Monitor organoid growth, spheroid formation, and 3D structure development. Track volume changes and structural integrity over time.
🔄 Cell Cycle & Mitosis
Observe cell division in real-time. Count mitotic events, calculate cell cycle duration, and detect mitotic abnormalities.
🌱 Stem Cell Culture
Monitor stem cell colonies without disturbing cultures. Track differentiation, maintain pluripotency checks, and optimize culture conditions.
🧬 Transfection Efficiency
Track transfection over time, optimize transfection protocols, and monitor protein expression dynamics post-transfection.
🦴 Co-Culture Systems
Study cell-cell interactions, monitor multiple cell types simultaneously, and analyze contact-dependent phenomena in real-time.
📚 Teaching & Education
Perfect for student labs! Easy to use, affordable, and generates publication-quality data for teaching cell biology principles.
🧪 Need Cell Culture Consumables?
Complete your imaging workflow with high-quality consumables from our partner innoME GmbH
- ✓ Multi-well plates (6, 12, 24, 96-well) optimized for imaging
- ✓ Cell culture flasks (T25, T75, T175, T225)
- ✓ SpecPlate microplates for high-throughput screening
- ✓ Scratch Maker tools for wound healing assays
- ✓ Media bottles, serological pipettes, and more
🛒 Shop Consumables at innoME
🧬 Ensure Consistent Results with Premium Biologicals
For stable and reproducible experiments, pair your imaging with high-quality sera and media from SeamlessBio
- ✓ Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) - Low Endotoxin & Very Low Endotoxin
- ✓ Horse Serum & Donor Horse Serum - EU origin, EIA tested
- ✓ Custom Cell Culture Media - HEK293, CHO, serum-free formulations
- ✓ Human Serum & Plasma - for clinical research applications
- ✓ ISO 13485 certified - Full batch documentation (COA, COO)
🧪 Shop Premium Biologicals at SeamlessBio
⚙️ Technical Specifications
Imaging System
- Imaging Mode: Brightfield, label-free
- Magnification: 4x, 10x, 20x objectives (interchangeable)
- Resolution: Up to 2048×2048 pixels
- Focus: Motorized autofocus with drift correction
- Illumination: LED (50,000+ hour lifetime)
- Field of View: Adjustable based on objective (single well to full plate)
Automation & Control
- Time-Lapse Intervals: 5 minutes to 24 hours (customizable)
- Experiment Duration: Unlimited (days to weeks)
- Multi-Position Imaging: Up to 4 samples per unit
- Control: Remote via web interface (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
- Notifications: Email/SMS alerts for experiment completion or issues
AI Analysis Capabilities
- Cell Counting: Automatic with 98% accuracy
- Confluence: Real-time percentage (10-100%)
- Wound Healing: Gap area measurement, closure rate calculation
- Migration: Cell tracking, velocity, directionality
- Morphology: Shape, size, circularity analysis
- Custom Protocols: Trainable for specific applications
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 22×22×22 cm (fits in any incubator)
- Weight: 3.6 kg (portable)
- Compatible Vessels: 6-well to 96-well plates, T-flasks, slides, custom
- Environmental: Operates inside standard CO₂ incubators (37°C, 5% CO₂, 95% humidity)
- Power: Low power consumption (<20W)
Data Management
- Storage: Automatic cloud backup (unlimited)
- Export Formats: TIFF, JPEG, AVI, MP4, Excel, CSV, PDF
- Analysis Software: Web-based dashboard (no installation required)
- Sharing: Collaborative workspaces, public links, presentations
- Security: Encrypted storage, GDPR compliant