Routine Microscopy

Find the right microscope for your cell culture work

See how everyday cell checks can be faster, more consistent, and more comfortable.

Explore the most important features, compare two models side by side, and watch an on-demand product demo showing how fast and easy AI-assisted cell culture workflows can be.

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Get fast, repeatable cell checks – every time

Speed and reproducibility are important when it comes to your cell checks, so you have more time for your most important tasks and can be confident in your results. With AI-assisted worflows in our imaging app ZEISS Labscope*, your cell counting and cell confluence measurements are automated with the touch of a button – visually and quantitatively**.

ZEISS Labscope AI Cell Counting automatically detects and counts cells for you. You can take images at multiple positions in your dish to compensate for inhomogeneities. The software then displays the average cell count per area for your cell population at a glance.

And with ZEISS Labscope AI Cell Confluency, automatically and instantly display the percentage of cell coverage in your cell dish. You don't need to set any parameters and you get fast, meaningful results.

^{** Cell lines used for AI deep learning network: COS-7, HeLa, hTERT RPE-1, LCPK, LoVo, U2OS.}

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Enjoy comfortable & easy cell imaging

An ergonomic and intuitive design is a central aspect when it comes to microscopes for daily routine work. With clever design features, ZEISS supports comfortable and error-free usage of its cell culture microscopes, making them perfect for extended daily operation in multi-user environments.

With the push of ZEISS Axiovert 5's snap button, you can trigger image capture with up to 4 fluorescence channels, start AI workflows, or record a video. Training and prior knowledge requirements are reduced to a minimum.

Use the free ZEISS Labscope software to easily connect your ZEISS Primovert digital and ZEISS Axiovert 5 digital with multiple tablets and computers, enabling posture-friendly viewing angles.

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See fast & easy cell culture imaging in action!

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In this on-demand product demo, watch how AI-assisted workflows for cell counting and cell confluency measurements are performed.

See our recommended cell culture microscopes and the imaging app ZEISS Labscope in action.

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Recommended cell culture microscopes

In this section, find a comparison of two recommended ZEISS microscopes for your daily cell checks and laboratory routines. Our entry-level ZEISS Primovert digital, and ZEISS Axiovert 5 digital for more advanced tasks involving fluorescence contrast. Both are featuring AI-assisted workflows for automated cell counting and cell confluency measurements.

	ZEISS Primovert digital	ZEISS Axiovert 5 digital
Description	ZEISS Primovert digital is your compact inverted widefield microscope for fast and efficient investigations of your cells in phase contrast. Your entry into AI-assisted cell analysis.	ZEISS Axiovert 5 digital is your inverted widefield microscope for AI-assisted cell checks, scientific documentation, and basic research in phase and fluorescence contrast.
Microscope Type	Inverted cell culture microscope for all 2D culture types	Inverted fluorescence cell culture and research microscope
Contrasting Techniques	Phase contrast (2 position slider)	Phase contrast Fluorescence contrast (2 or 4 channels)
Objectives	LD Plan Achromat 4x to 40x; non-encoded	LD A-Plan 5x to 40x (complete Range of A27 objectives compatible); encoded in metadata and imaging software
Operation	Touch screen operation with Windows or iPadOS tablet
Imaging Software	ZEISS Labscope
Image Aquisition	Automatic acquisition settings
AI Modules	AI Cell Counting AI Cell Confluency AI Counting Chamber with cell viability	AI Cell Counting AI Cell Confluency AI Counting Chamber with cell viability AI Transfection Efficiency

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See how fast & easy your cell culture workflows can be

In this on-demand product demo, see:

AI-assisted cell counting workflows
AI-assisted cell confluency measurement workflows
AI-assisted counting chamber workflows
ZEISS Primovert digital & ZEISS Axiovert 5 digital in action

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* The AI functions, ZEISS Labscope, ZEISS Primovert digital, and ZEISS Axiovert 5 digital are not intended to generate medical diagnostic results, either directly or indirectly.

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