Fluid Imaging Technologies FlowCam 8100 High-Resolution Particle Analyzer with Automated Liquid Handling (ALH) System

The Fluid Imaging Technologies FlowCam 8100 Particle Analyzer with ALH System is a benchtop, high-resolution flow imaging instrument designed for precise particle size and morphology analysis in liquid samples. This system integrates an automated liquid handling (ALH) module for consistent and high-throughput sample processing, optimized for applications in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and biopharmaceutical quality control.

Key technical specifications include:

• Optics & Imaging: Olympus UPlanFL N 10x objective paired with a high-resolution monochrome camera enabling detailed particle morphology assessment.
• Flow Cell: FOV80 flow cell with dimensions 80 µm depth × 700 µm width, supporting particles sized between 4 µm and 100 µm.
• Flow Rates: Adjustable sample flow rates spanning 0.01 mL/min to 100 mL/min, enabling flexible throughput for diverse research needs.
• Automated Liquid Handling: Single robotic XYZ arm hydraulic system with SBS labware compatibility, dispensing volumes from 5 µL up to 1000 µL per operation with ±0.5% CV accuracy. Enabled for multi-well plate formats (up to 7 positions, 96 wells each) for streamlined sample preparation.
• Data Acquisition & Software: Includes Visual Spreadsheet V5 and Autopilot V1 software for automated image capture, particle classification, and data analysis, widely adopted in synthetic biology and bioprocessing workflows.
• System Integration: Built-in computer, monitor, pump syringe (1 mL), tubing, bottles, waste containers, and all essential communication and power cables are supplied for seamless laboratory integration.
• Dimensions & Weight: Instrument footprint is 49 × 30 × 25 inches (124.5 × 76.2 × 63.5 cm), weighing approximately 190 lbs (86.7 kg).

This instrument is critical in biotechnology research areas such as gene editing and biomanufacturing, providing essential particle characterization for molecular cloning workflows, bioprocess monitoring, and synthetic biology research. The FlowCam 8100 ensures accurate particle differentiation and quantitative morphological data through real-time flow microscopy imaging.

Additional features:

• Tested and serviced to ensure full functionality including optical alignment, fluidic integrity, particle imaging validation with bead standards, and automated liquid handling accuracy.
• Robust design supports contamination monitoring in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and microplastics analysis in environmental science.
• Includes warranty, after-sales technical support, remote setup, and training—ideal for clinical diagnostics, biomedical engineering, and food and beverage quality control labs.

The combination of high-quality optics, automated liquid handling, and advanced software makes the FlowCam 8100 an indispensable particle analysis tool for researchers aiming for reproducible, accurate, and high-throughput particle characterization in biotechnology and environmental applications.