• Markets

Life sciences

See Applications
  • The trends

Life sciences are shifting from endpoint assays to continuous, image-based analysis, enabling kinetic and phenotypic insights. Automation and labor shortages are driving the adoption of vision-guided robotics and standardized workflows, while cell and gene therapy manufacturing relies on machine vision for in-process monitoring and GMP compliance.

At the same time, spatial biology expands tissue-level imaging and AI-based analysis. IVF automation uses vision for embryo assessment and micromanipulation. Increasing regulatory pressure favors objective, traceable, image-based decision systems, reinforcing validated and auditable analytical frameworks.

More information about cell interaction

Thanks to millisecond-scale autofocus, liquid lenses enable the rapid acquisition of multiple image slices, allowing high-quality 3D imaging. This provides rich spatial information on how cells interact with one another and with their surrounding environment.

Precise and sharp images with non-moving parts

Replacing motorized stages with liquid lenses eliminates mechanical movement and the associated vibrations that can degrade image quality. This results in more stable imaging and improved consistency, especially in high-resolution, time-sensitive applications.

Compact system design

By eliminating the need for motorized stages, liquid lenses save valuable space, making them ideal for applications where laboratory space is limited or highly constrained.

Life sciences applications

Microscopes

Modern microscopes offer compact designs, flexible working distances, and high-quality 3D imaging. Automatic sight adjustment further improves usability, especially in educational and multi-user laboratory environments.
DNA sequencers

DNA sequencers require uniform illumination and laser mixing for accurate base calling at high speed. Speckle reducers homogenize light, improve signal-to-noise ratio, and enable faster cell flow without compromising sequencing quality and reliability.