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How Cell Imaging Works & How We Save You Time & Money

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Visualize and analyze cellular structures and activity with cell imaging systems in biology workflows.

As such, live-cell imaging has proven to be a crucial part of cellular analysis in fields like molecular biology, neuroscience, diagnostics, and immuno-oncology. When using cell imaging systems, researchers are able to:

  • Capture cell behavior in real-time
  • Assess cellular health
  • Quantify cell dynamics
  • Measure cell response to treatment

But, cellular experimentation is only as powerful as your cell imager. The capabilities and configuration of the imager, multi-mode reader (conventional microplate reading combined with widefield microscopy), or microscope can greatly impact your work. With the proper cell imaging system, you can be sure:

  • Cell numbers are accurately quantified in your 3D cell culture models
  • Cell migration is easily accomplished
  • Real-time kinetics are captured without issue
  • Multiparameter analysis is performed efficiently

That is to say, all of these factors will determine the success and reproducibility of imaging experiments and downstream assays.

Understanding cellular behavior, response, and structures of both single cells and populations is made possible with the advancement of cell imaging techniques and time-lapse imaging. Compared with fixed cell microscopy, live-cell imaging greatly increases the information available to life science researchers on how stimuli affect the life and death of cells.

Cell imaging systems and methods are suitable for a range of cell-based assays and applications, including:

  • Stem cell research
  • Cancer research
  • Toxicity screening
  • COVID-19 and infectious disease research
  • and much more

Why Biotech Teams Choose Excedr

Here’s what sets our leasing program apart.

Leasing Built for Biotech Startups

Our program is designed specifically for life sciences—flexible, non-dilutive, and aligned with the needs of R&D-heavy teams.

Non-Dilutive Capital to Scale Faster

Leasing helps extend your runway without giving up equity. Fund your lab and hit key milestones without compromising ownership.

You Bring the Equipment—We Finance It

We don’t carry inventory. Once approved, you choose the exact equipment you need—we’ll structure the lease around it.

Fast Approvals for Fast-Moving Teams

Our startup-savvy process gets you approved in days—not weeks—so you can move at the pace of your science.

Terms That Match Your Timeline

Leases range from 2 to 5 years, tailored to your stage, equipment lifecycle, and budget.

Expert Support from Day One

We work directly with vendors and service providers to streamline logistics, repairs, and maintenance—so you don’t have to.

No Loan-Like Terms or Restrictions

Skip the covenants, collateral, and IP pledges. Our leases are founder-friendly by design.

Free Up Capital with Sale-Leasebacks

If you’ve already purchased equipment, we can buy and lease it back to you—converting upfront costs into flexible monthly payments.

Flexible Options at Lease-End

Choose to renew, return, or purchase at fair market value—no pressure, just options.

Popular Cell Imaging System Manufacturers

Olympus
APX100
Zeiss
Axioscan 7
Agilent
BioTek Lionheart FX Automated Microscope
Agilent
BioTek Lionheart LX Automated Microscope
Logos Biosystems
CELENA® S
Logos Biosystems
CELENA® X
MilliporeSigma
CELLASIC® ONIX2
Thermo Fisher Scientific
CellInsight™ CX5
Thermo Fisher Scientific
CellInsight™ CX7 LED Pro
Thermo Fisher Scientific
CellInsight™ CX7 LZR
Thermo Fisher Scientific
CellInsight™ CX7 LZR Pro
Zeiss
Celldiscoverer 7
Zeiss
Celldiscoverer 7 with LSM 900
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Countess™ 3 FL
Leica Microsystems
DMi1
Leica Microsystems
DMi8 S
Thermo Fisher Scientific
EVOS™ M5000
Thermo Fisher Scientific
EVOS™ M7000
Thermo Fisher Scientific
EVOS™ XL
Thermo Fisher Scientific
FLoid™
Olympus
IXplore Live
Olympus
IXplore Spin
Olympus
IXplore SpinSR
Olympus
IXplore TIRF
Molecular Devices
ImageXpress Pico Automated Cell Imaging System
Sartorius
Incucyte® S3
Sartorius
Incucyte® SX1
Sartorius
Incucyte® SX5
Leica Microsystems
Infinity TIRF
Leica Microsystems
K5
Leica Microsystems
LAS X
Leica Microsystems
Leica DM IL LED
Miltenyi Biotec
MACSima
MilliporeSigma
MILLICELL®
Miltenyi Biotec
Miltenyi Biotech UltraMicroscope
Leica Microsystems
STELLARIS 8 CRS
Leica Microsystems
STELLARIS 8 FALCON
Leica Microsystems
STELLARIS DLS
Bio-Rad
ZOE Fluorescent Cell Imager
Olympus
scanR
Agilent
Agilent
Bio-Rad
Bio-Rad
Leica Microsystems
Leica Microsystems
Logos Biosystems
Logos Biosystems
MilliporeSigma
MilliporeSigma
Miltenyi Biotec
Miltenyi Biotec
Molecular Devices
Molecular Devices
Olympus
Olympus
PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer
Sartorius
Sartorius
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Zeiss
Zeiss

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