Fluid Imaging Technologies FlowCam 8100 ALH Automated Particle Analyzer with Hudson Robotics OEM7 Enclosure

The Fluid Imaging Technologies FlowCam 8100 ALH is a high-performance automated imaging particle analyzer designed for precise particle characterization across a wide size range. Integrated with a Hudson Robotics OEM7 enclosure, it provides a controlled, stable environment ideal for biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and environmental particle analysis.

Key features include:

• Flow imaging cytometry combined with microscopy for detailed morphological assessment, particle counting, and sizing in liquid suspensions.
• Multi-scale optical magnification options: Olympus objectives at 4x (25–300 µm), 10x (4–100 µm), and 20x (2–50 µm) to support diverse particle analysis workflows.
• Three flow cell types (FOV 300, 80, and 50) enabling adaptability for different particle size distributions.
• Precise fluidics with syringe pumps (5.0 mL, 1.0 mL, 500 µL) and FlowCam tubing for accurate volumetric control and repeatability essential in bioprocessing and synthetic biology research.
• Sample preparation automation with included shaker module and heater plate facilitates temperature-controlled processing, critical in biopharmaceutical quality assessment and live-cell imaging applications.
• Waste management system featuring dedicated liquid and tip waste bottles optimizing laboratory workflow and contamination control.
• High-resolution monochrome camera supporting frame rates up to 100 fps, enabling rapid image acquisition and real-time particle size distribution analysis.
• Automated morphology classification software enhances particle identification accuracy for protein aggregate monitoring and environmental microplastic quantification.

The turnkey workstation includes monitor, keyboard, mouse, comprehensive accessory kits with multiple Olympus objectives, flow cells, syringes, and tubing, facilitating immediate deployment in laboratory environments focused on molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, environmental science, and biomedical engineering.

This instrument is widely adopted in molecular cloning workflows, essential for particle size distribution studies, and critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines. It supports research applications in cell counting, protein aggregation analysis, and quality control for biomanufacturing processes.

Technical Specifications:

• Particle size range: 2 µm to 300 µm depending on objective used
• Sample flow rate: minimum 0.01 mL/min
• Frame rate: up to 100 frames per second
• Imaging: High-resolution monochrome camera with automated image acquisition and analysis
• Fluidics: Syringe pumps with multiple volume options and precision tubing
• Environmental control: Integrated shaker and heating plate for sample preparation
• Enclosure: Hudson Robotics OEM7 for contamination control and system stability

Applications:

• Particle size distribution analysis in suspensions
• Cell morphology and count assessments in biotechnological research
• Protein aggregate evaluation in biopharmaceutical quality control
• Microplastic detection and environmental monitoring
• Water and wastewater particulate analysis for regulatory compliance

The FlowCam 8100 ALH is a robust and versatile imaging particle analyzer platform optimized for biotechnology and industrial research environments requiring automated, high-throughput particle characterization workflows with precise fluidic and temperature control.