Sep 01, 2024

FOR RELEASE (01 September 2024) – Logos Biosystems is proud to announces the release of the brand-new LUNA-III™ automated cell counter for bright field cell counting.

Using the design of the user-friendly LUNA-II™ bright field cell counter, the LUNA-III™ offers both hardware and software updates that reflect the company’s focus on providing innovative imaging systems for scientists and researchers that expand research capacity and improve lab workflow and efficiency.

“I am very excited about the launch of the LUNA-III™,” remarked Neon Jung, PhD, Logos Biosystems’ CEO, “the R&D team have been working very hard on the company’s product pipeline paying attention to the needs of today’s research laboratory and the future of life science research.”

A major hardware update for the LUNA-III™ is the autofocus mechanism and technology. The improved autofocus mechanism with precise control, offers enhanced cell recognition and measurement resulting in exceptional image quality and unparalleled reliability. This allows optimal decision-making for downstream processes and protocols ultimately increasing lab productivity and workflow.

To address technological advancements, the LUNA-III™ is equipped with machine learning capabilities to provide a user experience unlike any other. Integrating the advanced algorithms of the LUNA-FX7™, the state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms provide the ultimate in cell recognition (even in highly aggregate samples).

Thanks to customer feedback, the LUNA-III™ now offers a Reanalysis feature perfect for diverse cell types. This feature enables users to refine protocols, conserve samples, and eliminate additional prep work. The LUNA-III™ also provides seamless data management with internal storage, USB support, and network connectivity, allowing easy data storage, retrieval, and transfer to a desktop or laptop computer.

The LUNA-III™ is compatible with the LUNA™ Reusable Cell Counting Slide (just like the other LUNA™ family automated cell counters) offering an eco-friendly and budget-friendly option. The LUNA-III™ offers a Sustainable Package. In addition to the standard starter kit, this package includes the LUNA™ Reusable Cell Counting Slide as well as Erythrosin B Stain, a safe, non-toxic dye used to assess cell viability.

Other accessories available for the LUNA-III™ include LUNA™ standard beads for calibration, external printer, brightfield validation slide, IQ/OQ protocol as well as related consumables.

The LUNA-III™ is the newest addition to the award-winning line of LUNA™ automated cell counters which includes the popular LUNA-II™, LUNA-FL™, and LUNA-FX7™ automated cell counters. In addition to automated cell counters, Logos Biosystems also offers a microbial cell counter, cell imaging and tissue clearing systems. For more information, please visit www.logosbio.com.