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While other automated counters consume bench space and rely on object recognition software, manual focusing, and clumsy loading chambers, the Scepter™ 3.0 cell counter provides true automation without the risk of error that accompanies vision-based systems. With its microfabricated, precision-engineered sensor, the Scepter™ 3.0 cell counter does all the work of assessment and calculation, and delivers accurate and reliable cell counts in less than 30 seconds. 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