Kataoka is a renowned company specializing in the development and manufacturing of precision instruments for cell analysis and research. They provide advanced solutions that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of cell-based assays, supporting a wide range of applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical research. Kataoka's innovative products are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and reliability, ensuring optimal performance in various laboratory environments.
In recent years, there has been an increase in demand for production of high-purity cells for use in areas such as regenerative medicine and drug discovery research. Technologies for purifying adhesive cells do exist, such as cell sorters, but the stress these technologies place on the cells when sorting, and factors such as the impact of individual operators’ skill levels, mean there are inherent issues affecting throughput. Kataoka's CPD-017 cell processing device shoots laser light at the bottom of culture vessels coated with a photoresponsive polymer, which converts the light into heat that causes unwanted cells to die. Furthermore, equipping the system with AI deep learning capabilities in the cell identification process enables accurate, label-free, highly repeatable cell identification, and combining that with cell removal technologies results in a system that allows for simple cell purification by anyone anywhere.
