NanoZoomer® S20 Digital Slide Scanner

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  • Slide Capacity: 20 slides (automatic batch scanning)
  • Scanning Speed: Approx. 30 s per slide (15 mm × 15 mm area)
  • Throughput: ~15 min per 20 slides (20×/40×)
  • Focus Points: 5 (per 15 × 15 mm area)
  • Compatibility: Sakura 4768 baskets
  • Form Factor: Benchtop
  • Software: Viewer software included
  • Use Classification: Research Use Only
  • Trademark Notice: NanoZoomer® is a trademark of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (EU, JP, UK, US)

Optional accessories are available for purchase separately. If you require a customised solution, please contact our technical specialists by selecting the "Add to enquiry" button and using our enquiry form or at sales@lasec.com.

Installation, training and special delivery requirements, such as the need for tail-lift trucks and additional labour and installation for large equipment and hazardous material (Hazmat) packaging, are chargeable in addition to standard freight and will be quoted separately before dispatch.

Online ordering is currently limited to South African customers, but our full range is still available. If you are ordering from outside South Africa, please log an enquiry or email internationallabsales@lasec.com, and our international sales team will gladly assist you through our traditional sales channels.

Availability:On Request
SKU
IHAMC16300-01

Product Overview

The NanoZoomer® S20 is a compact, benchtop whole slide scanner designed for fast, high-resolution digitisation of glass slides. Ideal for research applications, it combines speed, image quality, and workflow scalability in a space-saving footprint.

Capable of automatically scanning up to 20 standard slides per batch, the S20 delivers exceptional throughput, scanning an area of 15 mm × 15 mm per slide in approximately 30 seconds (20×/40× magnification, 5 focus points). This enables digitisation of 20 slides in around 15 minutes, significantly accelerating research workflows.

With improved slide handling, compatibility with standard Sakura 4768 baskets, and modular scalability, the NanoZoomer S20 is designed to grow with your lab’s digitisation needs.

Key Features

  • Compact Benchtop Design: Fits conveniently on standard lab benches without compromising performance.
  • High-Throughput Scanning: Automatically scans 20 slides per batch with minimal manual intervention.
  • Fast Scanning Speed: Approx. 30 seconds per slide (15 mm × 15 mm at 20×/40× with 5 focus points).
  • Flexible Slide Loading: Compatible with Sakura 4768 20-slide baskets for streamlined integration into existing workflows.
  • Scalable Architecture: Easily expand capacity by adding more scanners as digitisation requirements increase.
  • Excellent Image Quality: Trusted Hamamatsu optics and imaging technology ensure high-resolution digital output.
  • Dedicated Viewer Software: Includes intuitive software for slide navigation, resembling traditional microscope handling.
  • Part of the NanoZoomer® Series: Backed by over 15 years of innovation in digital pathology solutions.

Why Choose the NanoZoomer® S20?

  • Quality: Hamamatsu’s scanners offer industry-leading image clarity, speed, and consistency for high-demand research workflows.
  • Interoperability: The system supports open architecture, enabling easy integration into third-party or custom digital pathology environments.
  • Reliability: With a track record of successful installations in research institutions worldwide, Hamamatsu provides trusted technology supported by specialist service.

Typical Applications

  • Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) for research
  • Digital pathology in pre-clinical or experimental workflows
  • Image archiving and remote consultation
  • Slide digitisation in collaborative environments

Important Notice

The NanoZoomer® series is for research use only and not permitted to use for clinical diagnostic purposes. See disclaimer HERE.

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Brand Hamamatsu
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