A compact and versatile instrument that combines automated digital microscopy with multi-mode microplate reading capabilities. It allows for quantitative cell imaging, confluence measurements, and various plate-based assays, including absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence., Manufactured by BioTek Instruments (now part of Agilent), the Cytation 1 is ideal for cell-based assays, live-cell imaging, and high-throughput screening in drug discovery, toxicology, and basic research, offering integrated image and data analysis.