Luxendo develops and manufactures proprietary light-sheet fluorescence microscopy instruments that provide high-resolution imaging of biological samples with minimal photodamage. This technology enables researchers to visualize complex cellular structures and dynamics in real-time, enhancing the understanding of biological processes.
Funding
$403.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional light microscopy techniques often induce significant photodamage to biological samples, limiting the duration and quality of live-cell imaging experiments. High-resolution imaging typically requires intense illumination, which can disrupt cellular processes and introduce artifacts.
Solution
Luxendo designs and manufactures single plane illumination microscopy (SPIM) instruments that minimize photodamage while enabling high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging of biological samples. Their light-sheet microscopes illuminate the sample from the side with a thin sheet of light, exciting fluorescence only in the focal plane. This reduces out-of-focus light exposure, thereby decreasing phototoxicity and photobleaching. The technology allows researchers to visualize dynamic biological processes over extended periods with minimal disruption.
Target Audience
The primary customers are academic and industrial researchers in cell biology, developmental biology, and neuroscience who require advanced microscopy techniques for live-cell imaging and 3D visualization.
Features
- Single plane illumination microscopy (SPIM) for reduced photodamage
- High-resolution 3D imaging capabilities
- Modular design for flexible configurations and integration with existing setups
- Open software architecture for customized control and data analysis
- Automated sample positioning and data acquisition
- Options for multi-view imaging and clearing techniques
- Compatible with a wide range of sample sizes and types