Our microscopy and life sciences solutions are designed to support applications from basic research to drug discovery to pre-clinical trials.
Yokogawa’s high content analysis systems and dual spinning disk confocal technologies are used in regenerative medicine, drug discovery, and precision medicine, providing high-speed and high-resolution live cell imaging.
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Spinning Disk Confocal CSU
Met behulp van ons gepatenteerde dual spinning disk-ontwerp transformeren Yokogawa's confocale scannerunits optische microscopen door real-time live celbeeldvorming mogelijk te maken.
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High Content Analysis CellVoyager
Onze high-content analysesystemen (HCA) maken gebruik van krachtige software om een breed scala aan onderzoekstoepassingen aan te pakken, van basiswetenschap tot complexe samengestelde screening.
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Farmaceutische oplossingen
Yokogawa draagt bij aan de ontwikkeling van de farmaceutische industrie op basis van haar prestaties door de introductie van meer dan 1000 systemen op het gebied van geneesmiddelen, farmaceutische producten en biotechnologie.
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Single-Cell Analysis Solutions Single Cellome™
We are developing cell handling technology for single-cell and live cells. SU10 provides selective, minimally damaging automated nano-point delivery. SS2000 provides automatically subcellular sampling based on confocal microscopy technology.
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FlowCam: Flow Imaging Microscopy
With the FlowCam you can analyze particles accurately, reliably and quickly using automated imaging technology to advance your research, increase productivity, and ensure quality.
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Principles of Spinning disk confocal
The most common conventional confocal microscopes use a single laser beam to scan a specimen, while the CSU scans the field of view with approximately 1,000 laser beams, by using microlens-enhanced Nipkow-disk scanning: in short, CSU can scan 1,000 times faster.
By using a disk containing microlens arrays in combination with the Nipkow disk, we have succeeded in dramatically improving the light efficiency and thus successfully made real-time confocal imaging of live cells possible.
The expanded and collimated laser beam illuminates the upper disk containing about 20,000 microlenses (microlens array disk). Each microlens focuses the laser beam onto its corresponding pinhole, thus, effectively increasing laser intensity through pinholes placed in the pinhole array disk (Nipkow disk).
With the microlens, backscattering of laser light at the surface of the pinhole disk can be significantly reduced, thus, dramatically increasing the signal to noise ratio (S/N) of confocal images.
About 1,000 laser beams passing through each of the pinholes fill the aperture of the objective lens, and are then focused on the focal plane. Fluorescence generated from the specimen is captured by the objective lens and focused back onto the pinhole disk, transmitted through the same holes to eliminate out-of-focus signals, deflected by the dichroic mirror located between microlens array disk and the Nipkow disk to split fluorescence signal from reflected laser, passed through emission filter and then focused into the image plane in the eyepiece or camera.
The microlens array disk and the Nipkow disk are physically fixed to each other and are rotated to scan the entire field of view at high speeds, thus, making it possible to view confocal fluorescent images in real-time through the eyepiece of the CSU head.
As compared to conventional single point scanning, multi beam scanning by the CSU requires a significantly low level of light intensity per unit area, which results in significantly reduced photo bleaching and phototoxicity in live cells.
Spinning Disk Confocal
Microlens-enhanced Nipkow Disk Technology
Comparison of scanning method

Point Scanning
1 line scan time=1[ms]
1000 lines/image
Scan lines=1000 [lines]
1×1000=1000 [ms]

Disk Scanning by CSU
Rotation Speed=10000 [rpm]=41.7[rps]
30°Rotation/image
1÷( 41.7×30/360 )= 0.5 [ms]
April | 8,2019 |
FOM 2019 April 14-17, 2019 We will exhibit Spinning disk confocal "CSU-W1 SoRa". Link to products |
January | 16,2019 |
SLAS 2019 February 4-6, 2019 We will exhibit high content analysis system "CellVoyager". Link to products *Poster presentation is planned. Details will be posted as soon as it is decided. |
October | 24,2018 |
ASCB/EMBO 2018 December 9-11, 2018 -Tech talks- December 9, 3:00-4:00 pm – Theater 2, Learning Center Super Resolution Confocal Scanner Unit CSU-W1 Sora Presenter: Takuya Azuma: Chief designer of CSU-W1 Sora, Yokogawa will introduce our brand-new product “CSU-W1 SoRa.” This is a spinning disk based super resolution confocal scanner unit. In this talk, we will introduce features and principles of this product and we will show beautiful image samples taken by “CSU-W1 SoRa”. Features of “CSU-W1 SoRa”: 1) XY resolution of approx. 120nm. XY resolution has been improved by approximately 1.4x the optical limit based on spinning-disk confocal technology. Furthermore, a final resolution approximately twice the optical limit is realized through deconvolution. 2) Ideal for super-resolution live cell imaging. Just like the CSU, high-speed real time imaging can be performed with super-resolution. In addition, live cell imaging is possible, reducing bleaching and phototoxicity. 3) The CSU is easy to use. Super-resolution images can be observed in real time without any specific preparation of sample. Deep position observation is made possible through optical sectioning based on confocal technology. 4) Upgradable from CSU-W1. If you already have CSU-W1, you can add SoRa disk. |
September | 14,2018 |
Sales release : High Content Analysis Software CellPathfinder |
July | 27,2018 |
Sales release : High-speed Super resolution Confocal Scanner CSU-W1 SoRa |
June | 11,2018 |
2018 SLAS Europe |
March | 01,2018 |
Sales release : High Content Data Management System CellLibrarian |
December | 29,2017 |
SLAS 2018 February 3-7, 2018 |
December | 29,2017 | Sales news : The Discontinuation of CellVoyagerTM CV7000S High-throughput Cytological Discovery System |
September | 05,2017 |
Sales release : CellVoyagerTMCV8000 High-throughput Cytological Discovery System |
January | 19,2017 |
SLAS High-Content Screening Conference 2017 Find out more about SLAS High-Content Screening Conference 2017 |
April | 04,2016 |
Poster presentation in 3D Cell Culture 2016, 19-21 April 2016, Konzerthaus Freiburg/Germany Yokogawa Electric Corporation will present data obtained by our confocal image cytometer CQ1 in “3D Cell Culture 2016: How close to ‘in vivo’ can we get? Models, Application & Translation”. The poster will show the results of 3D live cell imaging and analysis of the migration and the network formation of HUVEC cells in a multilayered cell sheet. The results demonstrate that CQ1 is an excellent research tool in the field such as regenerative medicine and drug discovery screening. *Data were provided from BioProcess Systems Engineering Lab., Dept.Biotech., Grad. Sch. Eng., Osaka University. |
February | 10,2016 | Yokogawa Concludes Distribution Agreement with Optec, LLC for Sale of Confocal Quantitative Image Cytometer CQ1 at the markets of OPTEC activity |
October | 01,2015 | Sales release : Label-free Morphological Analysis Software CellActivision |
Middelen
Visualizing the cell behavioral basis of epithelial morphogenesis and epithelial cancer progression
Faster, Deeper, and Clearer -in vivo molecular imaging technology-
Discovering the Basic Principles of Life through the Live Imaging of C. elegans
Closing in on Neuronal Circuit Dynamics through High-speed, fMCI.
New Era in Manmmalian Genetics Research: To utilize the same embryo after long-time 3D observation!
Getting Closer to “Plant Cell World”with High-speed Live Imaging and Image Information Processing.
Use of the spinning disk confocal at the Harvard Medical School microscopy core.
Spinning Disk Confocal Microscopy for Quantitative Imaging and Multi-Point Fluorescence Fluctuation Spectroscopy.
On-site manipulation of protein activities: Understanding intricate cell signaling pathways.
Long-term observation of mitosis by live-cell microscopy is required for uncovering the role of Cohesin on compartmentalized nuclear architecture which is linked to nuclear functions.
To perform long term observation of mitosis devices are needed that have low phototoxic effects on living cells and enable high speed imaging. By using the CSU W-1 confocal scanner unit for time lapse imaging entrance into mitosis, mitotic progression and exit can be examined.
A critical requirement in biopharmaceutical development is the integration and automation of process equipment and analytical instruments used in the laboratory. Bioprocess labs with multiple lab-scale bioreactors often execute cultivation experiments in parallel for research or process development purposes.
As part of a collaboration between Securecell (Zurich, SW) and Yokogawa Life Science (Tokyo, Japan), this application note demonstrates the effective use of the Lucullus® Process Information Management System (Lucullus®) to assist in the control of three Advanced Control Bioreactor Systems (BR1000) to study glucose utilization of CHO cells for optimal monoclonal antibody productivity.
Comparison between CSU and conventional LSM in 4D movies.
CV1000 clears the hurdle in Live Cell Imaging
All-in-one Live cell imaging solution
The CV8000 nuclear translocation analysis software enables the analysis of changes in the localization of signal molecules that transfer between cytoplasm and nuclei, such as proteins. The following is an example of the translocation analysis of NFκB, a transcription factor.
To investigate interactive dynamics of the intracellular structures and organelles in the stomatal movement through live imaging technique, a CSU system was used to capture 3-dimensional images (XYZN) and time-laps images (XYT) of guard cells.
Caustic soda is an important basic material in the chemical industry and is mainly produced by the electrolysis of soda. In the electrolysis process to make concentrated caustic soda, the DM8 Liquid Density Meter ensures high product quality through accurate measurement of liquid density.
Cell stage categorized using FucciTime lapse imaging of Fucci-added Hela cells was conducted over 48 hrs at 1 hr intervals. Gating was performed based on the mean intensities of 488 nm and 561 nm for each cell. They were categorized into four stages, and the cell count for each was calculated.
The CQ1 confocal image acquisition mechanism with the distinctive CSU® unit has a function to sequentially acquire fine cell images along the Z-axis and capture information from the entire thickness of
cells which include heterogenic populations of various cell cycle stages. In addition, saved digital images can be useful for precise observation and analysis of spatial distribution of intracellular molecules.
The CQ1 capability to seamlessly analyze images and obtain data for things such as cell population statistics to individual cell morphology will provide benefits for both basic research and drug discovery
targetingM-cell cycle phase.
List of Selected Publications : CSU-W1
List of Selected Publications : CQ1
List of Selected Publications : CSU-X1
List of Selected Publications : CV8000, CV7000, CV6000
- Colony Formation
- Scratch Wound
- Cytotoxicity
- Neurite Outgrowth
- Co-culture Analysis
- Cell Tracking
Faster, Brighter, and More Versatile Confocal Scanner Unit
This application note will introduce the features of the SU10 and provide examples demonstrating the delivery of genome editing tools (Cas9 RNP) using the technology.
Fluorescent ubiquitination-based cell cycle indicator (Fucci) is a set of fluorescent probes which enables the visualization of cell cycle progression in living cells.
Welcome to The New World of High Content Analysis
High-throughput Cytological Discovery System
Cell clusters are directly measured with high-throughput 3D imaging Confocal Quantitative Image Cytometer
Wide and Clear
Confocal Scanner Unit
This "Tutorial" provides overview of this software, from installation through data analysis.
In this tutorial, a method for analyzing ramified structure, using CellPathfinder, for the analysis of the vascular endothelial cell angiogenesis function will be explained.
In this tutorial, a method for analyzing ramified structure, using CellPathfinder, for the analysis of the vascular endothelial cell angiogenesis function will be explained.
In this tutorial, spheroid diameter and cell (nuclei) count within the spheroid will be analyzed.
In this tutorial, we will learn how to perform time-lapse analysis of objects with little movement using CellPathfinder, through calcium imaging of iPS cell-derived cardiomyocytes.
In this tutorial, we will identify the cell cycles G1-phase, G2/M-phase, etc. using the intranuclear DNA content.
In this tutorial, image analysis of collapsing stress fibers will be performed, and concentration-dependence curves will be drawn for quantitative evaluation.
In this tutorial, we will observe the change in number and length of neurites due to nerve growth factor (NGF) stimulation in PC12 cells.
In this tutorial, intranuclear and intracytoplasmic NFκB will be measured and their ratios calculated, and a dose-response curve will be created.
In this tutorial, we will learn how to perform cell tracking with CellPathfinder through the analysis of test images.
In this tutorial, using images of zebrafish whose blood vessels are labeled with EGFP, tiling of the images and recognition of blood vessels within an arbitrary region will be explained.
Downloads
Brochures
- Single Cellome System SS2000 Catalog (13.5 MB)
- Cell Voyager CQ1 Bulletin (2.9 MB)
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YOKOGAWA will contribute to technology evolution particularly in measurement and analytical tools to help build a world where researchers will increasingly focus on insightful interpretation of data, and advancing Life Science to benefit humanity.
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In this webinar, Professor Jonny Sexton discusses a pipeline, developed in the Sexton lab, for the quantitative high-throughput image-based screening of SARS-CoV-2 infection to identify potential antiviral mechanisms and allow selection of appropriate drug combinations to treat COVID-19. This webinar presents evidence that morphological profiling can robustly identify new potential therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 infection as well as drugs that potentially worsen COVID-19 outcomes.
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Persbericht dec 3, 2020 Yokogawa en InSphero sluiten samenwerkingsovereenkomst
Ondersteuning van geneesmiddelen ontwikkelingsonderzoek door het gebruik van HCA en driedimensionale kweekmodellen
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Persbericht nov 12, 2019 Yokogawa verwerft Nanopipet technologie voor toepassingen in biowetenschappen
-Dit maakt injectie van doelstoffen in individuele cellen mogelijk, alsmede extractie van intracellulaire stoffen -
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Persbericht feb 28, 2018 Yokogawa Releases CellLibrarian High-content Data Management System
- For improved efficiency in drug discovery and biological and medical research through the uniform management of microscopic images -
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Persbericht aug 5, 2014 Yokogawa Technology Selected for the Japan Science and Technology Agency's Next-generation Technology Transfer Program
- A major step towards the development of A confocal image single-cell drug discovery support system -
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Persbericht feb 27, 2014 Yokogawa Announces Release of CQ1 Confocal Quantitative Image Cytometer
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