Works with our IFB-C Interface Board

One interface. Multiple systems. Total flexibility.

The IFB-C interface board simplifies your setup by connecting multiple Multi Channel Systems platforms through a single, unified interface. Whether you're working with one of our single-well, multiwell, CMOS, or in vivo solutions, the IFB-C allows you to seamlessly switch between configurations without rebuilding your workflow. Start with single-well recordings, scale to high-throughput screening, or move between in vitro and in vivo experiments, all using the same core hardware.

By consolidating multiple systems into one interface, the IFB-C reduces complexity, lowers equipment costs, and gives you the flexibility to adapt your setup as your research evolves.

Key features:

• Real-time signal detection and feedback*
• Freely programmable DSP*
• Multiple inputs/outputs, including digital, analog, and audio
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports

*Available for MEA2100(-Mini), ME2100, and W2100 systems.

Read more about the IFB-C Interface Board.

Record from Inside a Humidified CO₂ Incubator

Incub8 enables electrophysiological recordings directly inside a humidified CO₂ incubator, eliminating the need to transfer samples between environments. By maintaining stable temperature, humidity, and gas conditions throughout the experiment, the system preserves cell integrity and minimizes variability introduced by environmental changes.

This results in more reproducible, physiologically relevant data with higher predictive value. For long-term or sensitive cultures, stable conditions reduce experimental noise and the need for additional replicates, helping you generate reliable data more efficiently.

Run 2 Assays at Once: Simultaneous Electrophysiology & Live-Cell Imaging Data

Incub8 allows for simultaneous electrophysiology and live-cell imaging, allowing researchers to capture functional and morphological data simultaneously. This integrated approach enables direct cross-validation and a more complete understanding of cellular behavior.

By running two assays on the same sample, you reduce reagent usage, save time, and streamline workflows, without compromising data quality. The result is stronger, more reliable conclusions with improved efficiency across your experimental pipeline.

Up to 8 Experiments at Once

Incub8 is designed for scalable throughput, supporting both 24- and 96-well plate formats and enabling up to eight headstages to be linked simultaneously. This allows you to record from up to 768 samples in parallel, making it ideal for high-throughput screening and large-scale studies.

Running all samples under identical environmental conditions improves consistency and reproducibility across datasets. At the same time, the system’s compact footprint makes it easy to scale within standard incubators without increasing your lab footprint.

Incub8-Screen Software

Incub8-Screen software is designed to support both standard and complex workflows, from experiment setup through data analysis. With automated routines for signal detection, quantification, and visualization, users can quickly move from acquisition to insight.

Advanced features such as barcode-based plate tracking, programmable experiment timing, and dedicated analysis modules for neuronal, cardiac, and compound screening ensure traceability, reproducibility, and efficiency, making it well-suited for both exploratory research and regulated environments. ________________________________________

Accessories that Enhance Environmental Control in Your Experiments

• EnviroKit Active Heating Plates & CO₂ Control Modules: Maintain controlled environmental conditions for experiments conducted outside the incubator.
• AccuTemp Stabilizer Passive Heating Plates: Designed for use inside the incubator, these plates reduce temperature variation across the plate to below 0.5°C, ensuring consistent and stable conditions for all samples. This minimizes edge effects and improves data quality through more precise temperature control.
• Plates: Incub8 multiwell plates are optimized for optical measurements, enabling seamless combination of electrophysiology and imaging in a single experiment.
• Incub8-VariPlate Base Adapter: While Incub8 plates are optimized for optical workflows, the included adapter allows the headstage to be used with standard, commercially available MEA plates.