CellSorter Scientific was founded in 2005 in Budapest, Hungary, with a focus on single-cell technologies. The company develops smart technologies for single-cell handling, sorting, and isolation by combining high-resolution microscopy, computer vision, automated micropipette operation, and precise liquid handling. Its product family includes QuickPick and NanoPick systems for selecting, isolating, and depositing target single cells from Petri dishes, multi-well plates, or microscope-based workflows. Main applications include single-cell genomics, single-cell transcriptomics, rare cell analysis, circulating tumor cell research, immunology, protein engineering, and high-content imaging workflows. In 2025, CellSorter became part of the Semilab Co. Ltd. product portfolio, with Semilab continuing the product development and commercialization of the CellSorter product family for life science and precision single-cell manipulation applica
QuickPick Single-Cell Isolation System — Valve-Controlled Cell Picking Platform
QuickPick is a single-cell isolation system that can be integrated with an inverted microscope. Using high-speed valve control, automated micropipette operation, and computer vision, the system enables researchers to identify and pick target cells directly from Petri dishes or multi-well plates. It supports brightfield, phase-contrast, and fluorescence-based workflows, allowing selected cells to be deposited into PCR tubes, PCR strips, PCR plates, or multi-well plates for downstream DNA, RNA, protein, or cell culture analysis.
Features
- Direct single-cell picking from Petri dishes or multi-well plates.
- Supports both unlabeled and fluorescently labeled cells.
- Suitable for adherent and non-adherent cell types.
- Adjustable runs from 1 to 1,000 picked cells.
- Compatible with PCR tubes, PCR strips, PCR plates, and multi-well plates.
- Modular configuration for microscope, camera, motorized stage, light source, and objectives.
- Designed for high-resolution imaging and target cell recovery after image-based screening.
NanoPick Fully Automated Piezoelectric Single-Cell Picking System
NanoPick is a fully automated piezoelectric single-cell picking system that combines a piezoelectric micropipette, computer vision, and high-resolution microscopy. It enables sub-nanoliter liquid handling for precise single-cell isolation from suspension cells, high-density cultures, and rare cell samples. NanoPick is designed to connect image-based cell selection with downstream single-cell transcriptomic, genomic, or protein analysis workflows.
Features
- Fully automated piezoelectric micropipette operation.
- Liquid handling precision down to approximately 0.1 nL.
- Single-cell isolation efficiency above 90%.
- Recognizes both unlabeled and fluorescently labeled cells.
- Selects target cells based on morphology, fluorescence signals, or user-defined criteria.
- Compatible with high-resolution microscopy, super-resolution microscopy, and high-content screening.
Suitable for suspension cells, high-density cultures, and rare cell samples.
NanoPick 1000 Compact Desktop Fully Automated Piezoelectric Single-Cell Picking System
NanoPick 1000 is CellSorter’s compact desktop fully automated single-cell picking system. It combines Piezo Head piezoelectric micropipette technology, high-resolution microscopy, and computer vision to automatically recognize and isolate target single cells from suspension samples or high-density cell cultures. With its small footprint, fully automated operation, and high-precision liquid handling capability, NanoPick 1000 is designed for laboratories that need to introduce single-cell isolation workflows without extensive expertise in microscopy or microfluidics. The system supports both unlabeled and fluorescent cell recognition and can deposit viable single cells into PCR tubes, PCR strips, or 96-well PCR plates for downstream single-cell genomic, transcriptomic, or molecular analysis workflows.
Features
- Compact desktop design for better use of laboratory workspace.
- Fully automated single-cell picking with an intuitive and user-friendly interface.
- Piezo Head piezoelectric micropipette technology for precise single-cell manipulation.
- 0.1 nL liquid handling precision for highly accurate aspiration and deposition.
- >90% single-cell isolation efficiency to support downstream single-cell analysis.
- Recognition of both unlabeled and fluorescent cells by computer vision.
- High-speed imaging, with typical scanning speed of 100–1,000 cells/second.
- Viable single-cell deposition into PCR tubes after the sorting process.
- No need for expertise in microscopy or microfluidics, making it suitable for broader laboratory adoption.Portable or stationary (automated); lightweight
- Built-in GPS for map positioning
- Compatible with up to 5 different gas sensors (different ranges)
- Operable on tablets/phones/PCs; software allows for on-site flux calculation.
NanoPick 2000 High-Throughput Automated Single-Cell Picking and Laser Microdissection System
NanoPick 2000 is a high-throughput standalone single-cell picking platform designed for large-scale live-cell scanning, automated target cell selection, and advanced sample handling. The system supports a dual-plate sample holder, automated micropipette exchange, incubation option, sterile flow option, and optional laser microdissection for isolating selected regions or single cells from tissue sections. NanoPick 2000 is suitable for laboratories requiring high-throughput, long-duration, or highly automated single-cell manipulation workflows.
Features
- Superfast scanning of large numbers of live cells.
- Dual-plate sample holder for high-throughput workflows.
- Optional laser microdissection for tissue sections down to single-cell level.
- Optional automated needle / micropipette exchange.
- Optional incubation module: 47°C, 5% CO₂, 100% humidity.
- Optional sterile flow to reduce contamination risk.
- Suitable for sensitive cells, long-term experiments, and high-throughput single-cell analysis.
