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NucleoCounter® NC-200™ automated cell counter by ChemoMetec

"This equipment is truly remarkable. Its user-friendly design eliminates the need to manually stain cells, as the stains (AO and DAPI) are already embedded in the cartridge. All that is needed is to prepare a cell suspension and load it into the cartridge. Once the cartridge is inserted into the equipment, the results, both in image and numerical form, are displayed seamlessly. The post-processing gating is straightforward, utilizing the histogram and scatter plots for easy analysis. Its reliability is commendable, and the data generated is highly reproducible."

"The Nucleocounter is easy to set up and use. It is able to be fully compliant with 21CFRpart 11; a good benefit for GMP labs. The customer service has been top notch. I really appreciate that the service representatives are available to come onsite for demonstrations and qualification of the unit."

"Reliable, reproducible results, easy to use, fast. Makes cell counting a breeze. Customer service has been very responsive."

"Cell counting has never been easier with the NC200. It is easy to use, fast and generates consistent and reliable results. We’ve used other cell counting systems but the NC200 has become our preferred method."

"I have used the NC-200 for over 7+ years at three separate companies for cell counts and viability in both the clinical and research related setting. It provides consistent and reliable results."

"Have used the NC-200 at two companies thus far. It performs well, is easy to validate, and achieves greater consistency among analysts/operators than traditional trypan blue dye exclusion/hemocytometer cell enumeration."

"This machine is easy to use, easy to train others on, and doesn't eat up too much precious space in the room."

"The NucleoCounter NC-200 is simply and quick to use and provides consistent results. The operating range of cell concentrations is larger than for other automated cell counters we've used, and the time to results is among the fastest we've encountered, which is helpful for in-process cell counting."

"Have used the NC200 system for about 5 years now at 2 different companies. When I brought the unit into the labs at my new company my whole team loved it immediately. Easy to use, easy consumable access, repeatable results. Consistency of results across days, different NC200 units, testing days, and testing labs. Unit is highly durable with minimal maintenance. Definitely recommend."

"Everyone in our team loves using the NC-200. It is very easy to use and produces consistent results."

"Die Zellzählung mit den Kassetten ist sehr gut geeignet für frisch aus humanen Material isolierte Zellen, da kein Verstopfen von Kanälen/Schläuchen durch Aggregate erfolgt, sondern sogar Aggregate erkannt werden. Mit Hilfe eines Mitarbeiters von chemometec hat meine Kollegin Programme für die für uns relevanten Zellarten etabliert. Guter Service. Und das Protokoll sehr geeignet und somit die Messung reproduzierbar. Die Handhabung ist einfach, intuitiv und zu verlässig, Nachteil sind der hohe Preis der Einmalkassetten. Kompetente und freundliche Field Application Scienstics. Das Auffrischungstraining war super hilfreich für mich. Ich habe nochmal mehr über die Programme, ihre Eignung für die Zellarten, das Scattergramm und Aggregate gelernt. Jedoch war ich etwas irritiert, dass mir innerhalb eines Monats von zwei verschiedenen Mitarbeitern der gleiche Service angeboten wurde. Cell counting with the cassettes is very well suited for cells freshly isolated from human material, since there is no clogging of channels/tubes by aggregates, and aggregates are even recognized. With the help of a chemometec employee, my colleague established programs for the cell types that are relevant to us. Good service. And the protocol is very suitable and the measurement is therefore reproducible. The handling is simple, intuitive and reliable, the disadvantage is the high price of the disposable cassettes. Competent and friendly field application scientists. The refresher training was super helpful for me. I learned more about the programs, their suitability for the cell types, the scattergram and aggregates. However, I was a bit irritated that I was offered the same service by two different employees within a month."

"We use the NC200 for research projects and student training with CHO (standard assay) and HEK293 (aggregated cells assay). We appreciate that the device is easy to use, has a good reproducibility and low maintenance effort."

"We replaced our manual cell counting procedure by NC-200 for in-process and final product controls of ATMP manufacture. High increase in reproducibility and reduction of analysis time greatly supported optimization of cell therapy manufacturing process."

"The NC200 is a great device for automatic fluorescence microscopy in a easy way. The Via1-Cassette provides good handling and no extra material is needed. Cause auf the single-use item no cleaning is needed to be done after measuring and the results are usually shown after a few seconds. The accuracy is good and due to the easy handling there is a low probability of failure. Measurment of microcarrier based cell cultures is possible! The annual service provided bei ChemoMetec is a must have to ensure functionality and accuracy of the device/method. The service is quite expensive in camprison to other suppliers, but you got an allround package providing certified test kits to validate the method, varranty time expansion and experts advice for your application. Availability and flexibility of service and sales staff is very good. I would appreciate to get the PQ Test Kit back on free availability to order and not only via service package."

"Device has a good size, fits in every laboratory and is very easy to use. Consumables are not so cheap, but a big advantage is that no cleaning of the device/tubes is necessary."

"The cell counter produced highly reproducible measurements. The NC-200 is very easy to use. The sales team at ChemoMetec have been very forthcoming and quick to reply. The upfront cost is high but the consumables are affordable. One thing I would value is if the counter had a small display which was able to display cell count and viability without the need of a computer. The additional data the software offers is great and very helpful for setting up the ideal measuring parameters, however, for every day use a small integrated display would suffice."

"Super easy to use! Very fast and efficient in use. Very reliable and extremely handy to have in your cell laboratory."

"Very easy operation and highly reproducible results. Close to zero learning curve for new users"

"The Chemometec NucleoCounter is an outstanding instrument that has truly revolutionized the way we analyse cells in our lab. It provides accurate and reliable cell counting results in a matter of seconds, making our experiments more efficient and productive. The instrument is user-friendly, with a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy to operate. The NucleoCounter is also highly versatile, capable of counting a wide range of cell types and sizes, which makes it a valuable tool for a variety of applications. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with the performance of the Chemometec NucleoCounter and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient cell counting solution. Principal Scientist, Cell Therapy startup"

"Chemometec's NC-200 automated cell counter is a very reliable, accurate, optimised and easy-to-use machine that we are using on a regular basis. We are very satisfied with it, with a special emphasis on the quality of the results obtained. The accompanying software is also straightforward and generated reports have all necessary information. We have utilised the NC-200 for automated cell counting of different human cell types, including PBMCs, fibroblasts, keratinocytes, iPSCs, etc. I highly recommend this machine to any scientist for any cell culture-related work even in the cGMP-compliant laboratory."

"Super easy to use and robust. Amazing customer service ( friendly , helpful and responsive)"

"Easy to load cells or nuclei and to obtain accurate results even with low count numbers. The single use cassettes for cell counting are a bit pricey. "

"The NC-200 is a very reliable machine with minimum upkeep. The software is easy to use and can be made 21CFR part 11 compliant. I have used this for cell culture with Tcells, NKs, and HEK cells. My only issue is when I have to dilute a very concentrated product, I lose reproducibility, but that is more a function of the dilution than the instrument itself."

"The strengths of this system are: - precision - reproducibility - simplicity - few manipulation of samples by the operator (security) - count and viability at the same time without additional preparation - Relatively large working range and no calibration needed - possible reprocessing of data a posteriori"

"We are very happy with the machine, the ease of use and the robustness of the results obtained. The use of Via-1 cassettes fits perfectly into our protocols, the speed of obtaining results is satisfactory."

"I absolutely love the NC-200! I have been using this instrument quite often in GMP MSC manufacturing. I am also attempting to apply the countnig principle to HSC's."

"The NC-200 is very reliable and easy to use. We've used the machine almost every day since we got it 6 months ago and it has worked great every time. In addition it has been a pleasure working with the scientist and sales representatives at ChemoMetec."

"The instrument has been quite easy to use. The installation took only a couple of hours. The applications support team has been extremely helpful with answering questions in a timely manner with applicable responses. They also helped us troubleshoot initially to find the right protocol to run our cell type."

"The NC-200 is a must-have for any cell culture lab! My company also uses the NC-200 for multiple clinical trials and is the easiest instrument for our sites to train on and use, which is a huge advantage when you have a lot of other training to complete. I have worked with Chemometec Sales and Technical Support for years and am always impressed by their professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction."

"High quality and reproducibility between counts. Good service and technical help."

"User friendly, reproducible results, at hand for viability and cell counts. Very pleased with the instrument."

"I use this machine everyday for counting all of my cell samples and it is very accurate. Besides being accurate, it is very easy to use. It seems to be a very well built machine and I have never had to have service on it in 3 years of owning it."

"The product has become an essential component of our lab. It is easy to use and lets us perform our experiments in an accurate manner. Follow up technical support has also been excellent."

"I really enjoy using the NC-200 and its bigger sibling the NC-3000. The systems are very straightforward and easy to use. Moreover, the simple design of the instruments means that frequent maintenance is not a necessity. Very practical!"

"The NC-200 is an easy and accurate machine for all cell countings we perform in our lab. The purchase of this machine made our life in the lab easier and less uncomfortable."

"The instrument is very user-friendly. The CVs between multiple readings of the same sample are great. The fact that the instrument is calibration-free makes maintenance very easy."

"The product is working well and is easy to use. Service is very responsive. We had an issue with our NC-200 located in Toulouse and it only took a few days to resolve! My contacts always answer quickly and are always disposed to help. The only point to improve is that IQ/OQ and PQ kit can be sold only with intervention which is quite expensive."

"Easy to use product, worth the money! Save a lot of time compared to regular trypan blue count. I truly recommend it!"

"ONK Therapeutics is an innovative cell therapy company dedicated to developing a next generation of off-the-shelf, dual-targeted NK cell therapy platform targeting solid and haematological cancers. We are equipped with all best-in-class equipment and plan to submit 3+ INDs in the span of next 2 years. ChemoMetec NC®-200™ is a new addition to our cutting-edge laboratory equipment. NK cells present problems when it comes to counting. They can clump and are prone to changing morphology upon activation and during expansion. These issues result in difficulty obtaining a reliable cell count. Seeking a robust methodology for cell counting we tested NC-200 and are very happy with its consistent and reliable results. The ChemoMetec team have been wonderful and have provided us with all the assistance required for the setup. We found the team to be very approachable and friendly when we sought technical help. We look forward to their service and long-lasting collaboration. Thank you Annemieke, Marcela and Kimberley for all the support. The ONK team really appreciates the effort and supports the great work of ChemoMetec."

"Using the NC-200 instrument and software is simple and straight forward for the operator, in both R&D and GMP environments. The added security features and automation routines of the software make this system very data integrity-compliant. Results are reliable within the instrument's design range and can be achieved within seconds, no pipetting of sample and reagents required thanks to the VIA-1 cassette. Of course this adds a slight premium to the price per measurement vs the NC-250 system. The department has been using this system for 6 years now on a daily basis and the system has proved to be very reliable and ChemoMetec's support is very responsive, detailed and accurate - outstanding indeed."

"I think the NucleoCounter is very robust and easy to use. I appreciate the reproducibility of the results. The only problem we have run into is that we now and then have failed in filling the whole cassette with sample so we have had to redo that, but it feels comforting that it is easily spotted when this happens. Take care to avoid bubbles and keep the cassette in an upright position when filling to minimize problems. The double staining of the cells gives a much more reliable result of both cell concentration and viability of the cells than the method we've used before, and this is very important for the downstream applications we use it for."

"Very quick and easy to take cell counts, with reproducible results. Communications with sales and technical support questions are always answered quickly, support is excellent."

"The NucleoCounter is a standard for cell counting in the cell therapy world. The instrument is really easy to use but the software does take some time to get a little familiar with it if you are a new user. After a few times using the software it does become second nature. The equipment is easy to train staff on and it is reliable in getting results."

"High quality results, very quick and easy to use, minimal maintenance due to lack of fluidics and closed system model. The best method for cell counting I have experienced."

"We have 4 instruments and all have proved to be highly reliable, producing consistent results. The assays are quick and all operators are able to use the instruments with ease. The support from ChemoMetec is fantastic. We always get quick replies to queries and they are always happy to help. Engineers are great and are on site quickly when we require routine servicing and maintenance. I would highly recommend the NC-200 instrument and ChemoMetec."

"We used to use microscopes, now our cell counting is much faster and more reproducible."

"It is easy to use, gives results quickly and accurately."