Light-based photonic technology. No pipette tip. No cell damage. No variability. Create precise, reproducible scratches and monitor cell migration continuously inside the incubator — 24 wells in parallel.
The Scratch Maker system delivers a complete, integrated migration assay workflow — from scratch creation to live monitoring and automated analysis. Powered by light, not mechanics.
The Scratch Maker uses advanced light-based photonic technology to generate precise, consistent scratches across multiple surfaces simultaneously. This eliminates all variability associated with manual pipette tip methods.
A precisely engineered device creates a uniform scratch in the exact same position in every well. The full scratch process is completed in 60 seconds — then the plate goes straight into the zenCELL owl for continuous monitoring.
The Scratch Maker system combines specialized consumables, the scratch device and the zenCELL owl imaging system into one seamless workflow.
Glass-bottom plates with specialized surface coatings optimized for migration assays. Fully compatible with the Scratch Maker light-based technology and the zenCELL owl imaging system.
A precisely engineered device that creates a uniform scratch in the exact same position every time. Full scratch process completed in 60 seconds. Light-based — no mechanical damage to cells or ECM.
An optimized live-cell imaging solution for continuous monitoring of 24 scratch assays directly inside the incubator. Short- and long-term experiments without opening the incubator door.
A complete and integrated workflow designed to deliver accurate, reproducible, and efficient migration assays — from scratch creation to final analysis.
Cultivate cells on coated plates using your standard laboratory workflow. No protocol changes required.
Place the plate into the Scratch Maker, position the mask accurately, press one button. 24 identical scratches in 60 seconds.
Transfer the plate to the zenCELL owl. Monitor cell migration continuously inside the incubator — 24/7 without opening the door.
The zenCELL owl software enhances results in under 20 seconds. Automated algorithms analyse migration assays efficiently and accurately.
High-resolution live imaging provides continuous visualization of cell migration, delivering clear insights into cell behaviour over time — without a single manual imaging step.
Light-based scratch leaves the extracellular matrix fully intact — cells migrate on a biologically relevant surface, not a bare substrate.
No dead cells or fragments in the gap. Clean scratch edges. No interference with migration tracking or inflammatory signals.
Cells grow into the gap from below — mimicking the physiology of wound healing, invasion and tissue repair. Publication-quality data.
Run 24 conditions simultaneously — drug screening, dose-response, cell line comparison. All monitored continuously inside the incubator.
The zenCELL owl software analyses migration data automatically. Quantitative results without manual image evaluation.
Check migration progress from your PC, tablet or phone. No lab visits required during the assay. Alerts when key milestones are reached.
Watch a live migration assay — scratch creation, live monitoring, automated analysis. No obligation, no credit card. Twice per week via MS Teams.
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