PerkinElmer launches Columbus 2.0 platform

PerkinElmer has announced the launch of the Columbus 2.0 platform – which is a piece of high content screening data management software for use in cellular imaging and analysis.

In a statement, the organisation explained that the tool provides researchers with a central repository to export, import and manage all their cell image data.

The firm also pointed out that the program is the only image data management system that is totally compliant with the open microscopy environment and makes use of the OMERO server, allowing it to support a wide array of different file formats.

It also allows users to take part in rapid, high-performance analysis of images, no matter where they originate from.

"PerkinElmer has an established history of leadership in cellular imaging products and applications and the Columbus software is an essential tool for handling large volumes of image files and data," said Achim von Leoprechting, vice-president and general manager of cellular imaging and analysis solutions at PerkinElmer.

Earlier this month, the firm announced that it purchased the assets of GE Healthcare’s Cytostar-T plate product lines.