Automated 24/7 brightfield imaging inside your incubator. 5MP resolution, AI cell counting, motorized SCAN stage for 96 and 384-well screening. From €14,000 — no annual fees.
zenCELL owl uses 24 independent cameras to acquire brightfield scans and perform image analysis of up to 24 wells in parallel automatically. The specialized software provides data visualization and analysis in real time — 24/7.
Let zenCELL owl record and analyze your cell cultures: just set up the experiment and walk away. Check your cultures and data analyses anytime from anywhere — without going into the lab.
At only 180×180×105mm and 1.5kg, zenCELL owl fits on any standard incubator shelf. Easy to move, easy to clean — no mechanical parts, no rust-prone screws. Just plug in the USB-C cable and start.
Algorithms evaluate the confluence of each picture and estimate changes in relative cell number objectively and in real time. Consistent, reproducible results — no subjective interpretation.
Your cell cultures and zenCELL owl remain in the incubator throughout the complete experiment. No manual microscopy required. No temperature fluctuations, no CO₂ disruption, no contamination risk.
Included accessories cover every standard vessel type — no extra purchases required.
Fully automatic — like a smartphone camera. No manual adjustment. Sharp images at every imaging interval.
Focus range: 2mmMagnetically fixes well plates for reproducible positioning — identical field of view at every interval.
6-well · 24-well · 96-wellFlat imaging surface for T-flasks and dishes. Autofocus works through the transparent bottom automatically.
T-flasks · 35/60/100mm dishes| Vessel | Size / Format | Accessory (included) | zenCELL owl SCAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Well Plate | Well Ø 35mm | Adapter frame | ✓ Full well map |
| 24-Well Plate | Well Ø 16mm | Adapter frame | ✓ Full well map |
| 96-Well Plate | Well Ø 6.6mm | Adapter frame | ✓ Full scan <90s |
| 384-Well Plate | Well Ø 3.5mm | SCAN 384 required | ✓ Full scan <6 min |
| T-Flasks | T-12.5 · T-25 · T-75 · T-175 | Perforated bottom plate | ✓ Multi-position |
| Dishes | 35mm · 60mm · 100mm | Perforated bottom plate | ✓ Multi-position |
Well Ø 35mm · Adapter frame incl. · ✓ Full well map
Well Ø 16mm · Adapter frame incl. · ✓ Full well map
Well Ø 6.6mm · Adapter frame incl. · ✓ Full scan <90s (SCAN)
Well Ø 3.5mm · SCAN 384 required · ✓ Full scan <6 min
T-12.5 to T-175 · Perforated bottom plate incl. · ✓ Multi-position
35mm · 60mm · 100mm · Perforated bottom plate incl. · ✓ Multi-position
The motorized SCAN stage turns zenCELL owl into a full automated high-throughput screening system — still inside your incubator. Add-on from €10,000 or upgradeable for existing systems.
Adjustable per position
Whole-well stitching automated
SCAN 384 · plate change option
Single USB-C cable. Stage from €10,000. Open API: Hamilton · Beckman Coulter. Learn more about zenCELL owl SCAN →
Live cell imaging and automatic confluence calculation can be adapted to a wide range of basic and routine applications.
Continuous 24/7 confluence tracking. Never miss a passage point. Automated alerts when target confluence is reached.
Read more →Monitor cell migration continuously. Physiological scratch with the Scratch Maker system — ECM intact, no debris.
Read more →Real-time kinetic data on cell viability under compound treatment. No endpoint assay artefacts — continuous monitoring.
Read more →Timelapse imaging of 3D cell models. Track spheroid growth, compaction and morphology over days without disturbing the culture.
Read more →Monitor the effect of toxic compounds in real time. Kinetic cytotoxicity data without removing cells from the incubator.
Read more →Image cells under defined hypoxic conditions without opening the incubator — keeping environmental parameters stable throughout.
Read more →Everything you need to configure, justify and order. All specs verified.
| Parameter | zenCELL owl |
|---|---|
| System price | €14,000 · leasing from €390/month |
| SCAN add-on | SCAN 96 from €10,000 · SCAN 384 from €15,000 |
| Licencia anual de software | None — included free |
| Resolución de imagen | 5MP brightfield |
| Field of view | 1.08 mm² per image |
| Enfoque automático | Automatic · 2mm focus range · adapter incl. |
| Imaging interval (min) | 10 minutes |
| Canales (paralelos) | Up to 24 wells simultaneously |
| Huella | 180 × 180 × 105 mm |
| Peso | 1.5 kg |
| Connection | Single USB-C cable |
| SCAN: 96-well speed | <90 seconds full plate |
| SCAN: 384-well speed | <6 minutes full plate |
| SCAN: images/20s | 24 images |
| Open API | Free — Hamilton · Beckman · Python · REST |
| ImageJ / FIJI | Fully compatible |
| Conteo de células con IA | Included · custom model €10/month |
| Monitoreo remoto | Browser-based · included |
| Fluorescence | Not supported (brightfield only) |
| Publicaciones | >50 peer-reviewed |
| Origin | Hecho en Alemania |
Live from a real incubator. Bring your cell line, your assay, your questions. No obligation, no credit card required.
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