Since the establishment of high content imaging for high throughput screening, the evolution of a number of technologies has changed imaging. The emergence of new technologies, both label free and with labels (QPI, SRM, structured Illumination) are enabling the scientist to address ever more complex biological question. In addition, combinations of technologies such as Correlative Light Electron Microscopy are driving more specialized applications. At the same time, the mobile revolution is enabling very user friendly, easy to use instrumentation and user interfaces. Also, the emergence of cloud based data storage and applications is creating an ecosystem of data sharing, as well as standardization of methods. The opportunities and challenges to address this complex applications space from a commercial perspective will be discussed.
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