Countstar Mira BF – Brightfield Cell Analyzer
The Countstar Mira BF is an automated brightfield cell analyzer that combines advanced optics, AI-driven image analysis, and an intuitive interface into a compact, bench-friendly design built for versatile research applications.
Key Features
- 3-fold optical zoom (5.0x, 6.6x, and 8.0x) with patented Fixed Focus Technology for analyzing cells and particles ranging from 2 µm to 180 µm
- 5 MP CMOS color camera paired with self-learning AI algorithms for accurate identification and quantification of suspension cells, adherent cells, organoids, and other biological objects
- Customizable BioApps supporting Trypan Blue viability assays, confluence studies, organoid analysis, and object counting across mammalian cells, yeast, algae, zebrafish embryos, and more
- Broad consumable compatibility including proprietary 5-cavity chamber slides, hemocytometers, petri dishes, T25 flasks, and µ-slides
- 8-inch Android-based touchscreen GUI enabling full sample analysis in under 20 seconds
- 128 GB internal storage for up to 50,000 tests, with export options in CSV, PDF, and image formats
- Compact and lightweight at 4 kg and 240 × 220 × 285 mm, ideal for space-conscious laboratory environments
Applications
- Trypan Blue viability assay — cell density and viability analysis for mammalian cell lines including MCF-7, HEK293, and CHO
- Organoid analysis — quantification of number, size, circularity, central light transmittance, and growth behavior of intestinal organoids and iPS cell spheres
- Confluence studies — monitoring of adherent cell growth in petri dishes and T25 flasks with AI-based confluency and adherence rate measurement
- Object counting — precise concentration and size measurement of particles, algae (Chlorella sp.), yeast (Brewer's yeast), and cross-linked agarose beads
- Growth curve monitoring — longitudinal tracking of cell culture kinetics across multiple time points