With both image-based and laser autofocus available in Lionheart and Cytation, an added advantage is that users can select the most appropriate autofocus methods for the biology being imaged. The autofocus capabilities can be applied to a cell monolayer or cells moving in the well.
The laser autofocus design incorporates all components into a single cube (shown right), designed for easy user installation into the LED/filter cube slider, on new or existing instruments. Three fluorescence and one brightfield channel are available for imaging, even with the laser autofocus option installed.