The FlowCam is the first instrument to combine the benefits of digital imaging, flow cytometry, and microscopy to image, analyze, and count microscopic particles in a fluid medium.The FlowCam is being used to transform and improve microscopic analyses in a variety of aquatic fields, such as:

Oceanography & Limnology: Count, measure & identify phytoplankton and zooplankton, including harmful algae. Algae Cultivation: Perform optimization experiments faster while collecting more data. Monitor culture growth and health in production. Aquaculture: Detect harmful algae that may produce toxins and track trends over time. Drinking Water Monitoring: Automatically detect & enumerate cyanobacteria and other nuisance algae that cause taste & odor problems before a bloom occurs. 

The FlowCam adds speed, objectivity, and repeatability, allowing users to collect statistically significant datasets more quickly and to replicate procedures more easily between users. Images collected can be used to verify sample integrity, collaborate with other scientists, and analyze data later - even offsite.

Learn how it works by visiting our website to watch a video and download our ebook.

To learn more about how the FlowCam works compared to traditional microscopy, download the Ultimate Guide to Flow Imaging Microscopy for Aquatic Life Sciences by filling out the form on this page.