Super fast analysis software in multiple languages for flow cytometric and imaging data

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Beckman Coulter, Inc.’s new flow cytometry analysis software, Kaluza 1.1, processes multicolor files of up to 10 million events in real time and offers an analytical speed that is dramatically faster than the previous version and several hundred times faster than other commercially available software. With the cutting edge NVIDIA Tesla Supercomputer* option (www.nvidia.com/tesla), Kaluza 1.1 sets a new standard for flow cytometry data processing speed.

Researchers investigating stem cell differentiation, cell signaling and circulating tumor cells are applying technologies such as cell sorting, high-complexity flow analysis, and imaging to gain deeper insights into the biology of cells. Kaluza 1.1 analyzes data from a variety of platforms, including MoFlo Series sorters, CyAn ADP and Gallios flow cytometry analyzers, and even systems such as the iCys and the iCyte** automated imaging cytometers.

This new version of Kaluza is the first software in the industry to be offered in a variety of translations. The availability of Kaluza in a choice of native language will facilitate intuitive flow cytometry analysis for users around the world. Downloadable language packs for Japanese and simplified Chinese are now available on www.kaluzasoftware.com, with more languages to follow soon.

Sharlene Wright, flow cytometry strategic marketing manager with Beckman Coulter, noted, “Researchers in the areas of regulatory T cells, NK cell subpopulations, and mesenchymal stem cells are focused on the analysis of the differentiation stage and on the function of very small subpopulations of cells. Data files of several million events or more are required for statistically significant results. Kaluza 1.1 enables researchers in these areas to run their high-content flow cytometry files in real time.”

Kaluza Flow Cytometry Analysis Software version 1.1 is for research use only and is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit) operating systems. The software loads files that are compliant with Flow Cytometry Standards 2.0, 3.0, and 3.1 and is offered for both networked and stand-alone computers. Examples of Kaluza’s unique data analysis tools can be viewed at www.kaluzasoftware.com, where a free, fully functional trial version of the software can be requested.

About Beckman Coulter

Beckman Coulter, Inc., based in Orange County, California, develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical tests. This year marks the company’s 75th anniversary of advancing healthcare. More than 200,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in laboratories around the world, supplying critical information for improving patient health and reducing the cost of care. Recurring revenue, consisting of consumable supplies (including reagent test kits), service and operating-type lease payments, represents about 80 percent of the company’s 2009 revenue of $3.3 billion. For more information, visit www.beckmancoulter.com or www.beckmancoulter.com/75years.

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MoFlo, Astrios, CyAn, Gallios and Kaluza are trademarks of Beckman Coulter, Inc.

*NVIDIA is a registered trademark, and Tesla a trademark, of NVIDIA Corp.

**iCys and iCyte are trademarks of CompuCyte Corporation.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.