Flow Imaging Microscopy

Identify Particles and Microorganisms with Confidence

Obtain the highest-resolution images in real time. Analyze the shape, size, and count of subvisible particles, cells, and plankton with flow imaging microscopy. 

FlowCam. Particle Analysis with Vision®.

FlowCam Applications

For Sample Analysis That Demands Detail

Leading flow imaging analysis for applications where morphological characterization with high-quality images is a must – including oceanographic research, municipal water quality monitoring, biophysical analysis of API aggregates, cell and gene therapy, organoids, food and beverage analysis, materials characterization, and many other areas of research.

Add speed and reliability to your microplankton analysis

FlowCam is the fast and accurate alternative to manual microscopy for quantifying phytoplankton and zooplankton biovolume and community composition, monitoring source water, and identifying cyanobacteria and harmful algal blooms.

Flow imaging microscopy combines high-resolution digital imaging with precise fluidics for rapid, automated analysis of water samples. It provides statistical data on plankton and particle morphology, helping researchers identify, classify, and quantify diverse microorganism populations with exceptional detail and reproducibility.

 

GUIDE Flow Imaging Microscopy vs. Manual Microscopy

Discover how FlowCam is used in marine and freshwater applications, aquaculture, and microalgae cultivation

FlowCam inner components schematic

In flow imaging microscopy, particles move through a flow cell as images are captured in real-time by a high-speed camera and processed by image analysis software.

How FlowCam Works

Analyze Particle Count, Size, and Morphology with Flow Imaging Microscopy

FlowCam rapidly acquires digital images of particles to measure particle size and morphology. Up to 50,000 particles/minute may be imaged in real time and analyzed based on more than 40 morphological parameters. Optional artificial intelligence tools for biopharmaceutical applications allow automated particle identification.

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Helpful Resources

Drug vials on table
USP Reference Standards for Subvisible Particulate Matter A detailed review of the guidelines in USP <788>, <787>, and <789> and the recommendations in USP <1787> and <1788>.
HAB detection workflow
FlowCam for Harmful Algal Bloom Management in Drinking Water Utilities Learn how FlowCam supports earlier detection and more targeted HAB response by directly imaging and quantifying the organisms driving bloom risk.
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Monitoring Cleanliness in Electronics Manufacturing with Dynamic Image Analysis  An imaging-based analytical approach to particle monitoring, identification, and control in environments with strict cleanliness protocols.

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