Agilent Introduces the BioTek Cytation 9 Cell Imaging Multimode Reader

Agilent Technologies Inc. has launched the BioTek Cytation 9 cell imaging multimode reader, the newest addition to the Cytation portfolio, combining multimode microplate reading and high-content cell imaging in a single platform.

Building on a decade of Cytation innovation and shaped by continuous customer feedback, the BioTek Cytation 9 helps laboratories move from samples to insights faster, supporting workflows from basic research through high‑content screening.

Designed for researchers running both cell-based and biochemical assays, Cytation 9 is designed with expanded imaging capabilities and advanced hybrid microplate detection technologies. Key features include inverted fluorescence microscopy, upright imaging, and a multimode microplate reader module in a single instrument, helping laboratories streamline workflows while maintaining flexibility across diverse applications.

Since its 2013 introduction, the BioTek Cytation portfolio has served as an industry standard for combined multimode microplate reading and high-content cell imaging, according to Agilent. With the continued evolution of the product line, Cytation 9 is designed to support more rigorous research demands—including in laboratories where workflows require faster, higher-throughput capabilities and adaptable tools for advanced cell-based models used in disease and drug discovery research.

“For over a decade, Agilent’s Cytation imagers have been used to automate tedious manual microscopy work and complex image analysis tasks,” said Xavier Amouretti, vice president, BioTek and Seahorse Business Unit Leader, at Agilent. “Cytation 9 is designed around the same principles, with a broader application range and twice the imaging speed. This comes from direct feedback from thousands of Cytation users. We believe Cytation 9 will help accelerate the next wave of discoveries in cell biology and drug development.”

Agilent Technologies Inc. is a global provider of analytical and clinical laboratory technologies. Its full range of solutions includes instruments, software, services, and expertise that provide trusted answers to challenging questions. The company generated $6.95 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue and employs approximately 18,000 workers worldwide.