Deanna Woo
A groundbreaking addition to imaging technology has arrived — the ChemiDoc Go Imaging System. The ChemiDoc Go Imaging System is tailored for both gel and western blot imaging, including chemiluminescence and StarBright Blue fluorescent detection. Its compatibility with various trays and LED configurations ensures optimal performance across different experimental setups, including gel excision, nucleic acid staining, and protein detection.
Unveiling the ChemiDoc Go Imaging System: What Sets It Apart
The ChemiDoc Go Imaging System represents a significant leap forward in imaging technology, boasting a state-of-the-art complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) camera, all-LED illumination, and cloud connectivity that differentiates it from both its predecessors and other imaging systems. Let’s explore this new imaging system.
Enhanced Resolution and Sensitivity
The ChemiDoc Go Imaging System has a compact design with a user-friendly touchscreen. Learn more about the features in our launch video.
One of the standout features of the ChemiDoc Go Imaging System is its high-resolution 20.4 MP CMOS camera. After years of development, CMOS sensor technology now meets the demanding requirements of life science imaging, delivering the same high sensitivity as and greater pixel density than charge-coupled device (CCD) detection. The ChemiDoc Go System’s cooled CMOS camera offers better power efficiency compared to traditional CCD sensors, enhancing reliability. Compared to its predecessors, the ChemiDoc Go Imaging System offers unparalleled clarity and detail in gel and western blot imaging, making it an invaluable tool for a wide range of applications. With features like digital zoom and autofocus, researchers can capture high-quality images with ease, enabling precise quantification and analysis of proteins.
Chemiluminescent image analysis of a serial dilution series acquired with the ChemiDoc Go (left) and ChemiDoc MP (right) Imaging Systems.
Plot of signal intensity from a single band in a dilution series detected with the ChemiDoc Go (●) or ChemiDoc MP (●) System.
Versatility and Flexibility
Scan the QR code to visualize the compact ChemiDoc Go Imaging System in your own lab using our augmented reality app (iPhone — worldwide; Android — U.S. only).
The ChemiDoc Go Imaging System offers versatility with its range of trays, including UV/Stain-Free, Blue, and White Trays, enabling compatibility with numerous stains for both nucleic acid and protein detection. Moreover, its smaller form makes it ideal for space-constrained laboratories without compromising on performance.
The ChemiDoc Go Imaging System is also the first imager to have secure BR.io cloud connectivity and over-the-air updates that ensure up-to-date software advancements. BR.io cloud connectivity allows for seamless integration with existing workflows and simplifies image storage, access, and analysis. The ChemiDoc Go Imaging System is also compatible with the newest version of Image Lab Software, including the Security Edition that allows users to maintain electronic records for U.S. FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
Advanced Illumination Technology
Unlike traditional imaging systems that rely on fluorescent tubes, the ChemiDoc Go Imaging System features all-LED light sources for epi- and transillumination, offering energy savings, bulb longevity, and other advantages. The incorporation of LED arrays — including blue, amber, and UV LEDs — not only ensures uniform illumination, but also enhances the system’s capabilities for a wide range of applications, such as Coomassie staining, chemiluminescence detection, and multiplexing with StarBright Blue Fluorescent Secondary Antibodies.
Simple and Safe Gel Excision
The ChemiDoc Go Imaging System streamlines the gel excision workflow with its compatibility with both UV/Stain-Free and Blue Trays. Utilizing the powerful UV illumination of the UV/Stain-Free Tray with the UV-shield accessory or the enhanced sensitivity of the Blue Tray, researchers can safely visualize and extract target bands from gels with precision. With its intuitive interface and seamless integration with Image Lab Touch software, the ChemiDoc Go Imaging System allows users to control the blue light intensity for band excision when using the Blue Tray.
Go ahead — acquire, save, quantitate, report, and publish with ease with the ChemiDoc Go Imaging System. Visit our website to request a demo.
