Cytation3 is a cell imaging multi-mode microplate reader that combines automated digital microscopy and conventional microplate detection. This unique patent pending design provides rich phenotypic cellular information with well-based quantitative data. The multi-mode microplate detection system features patented Hybrid Technology™, incorporating both high sensitivity filter-based and flexible monochromator based optics for unmatched versatility and performance. The automated microscopy module provides researchers rich cellular visualization analysis without the complexity and expense of automated digital microscopy. Cytation3 also includes temperature control to 45 °C, CO2/O2 gas control, orbital shaking and BioTek’s Gen5™ software, specifically designed to make plate reading and image capture easy.       
       
Fluorescence microscopy is a powerful technique for visualizing cellular responses to understand cell proliferation, protein expression, cytotoxicity and other expressions. The ability to perform both conventional quantitative fluorescence measurements and cell imaging takes cell biology research to another level. With special emphasis on live-cell assays, Cytation 3 features temperature control to 45 °C, CO2/O2 gas control, orbital shaking and full support for time lapse studies with BioTek’s Gen5™ software, specifically designed to make plate reading and image capture easy.       
       
Technology advances are found throughout Cytation 3’s including high-intensity LED light sources, filter cubes optimized for high signal/noise ratio, hard coated optical filters, Olympus objectives, and superior autofocus for totally software controlled microscopy.