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Western Blot Imaging System

Western Blot Imaging Touch Imager — contact-based, 1-second capture
Touch Imager

Lens-Free, Contact-Based Western Blot Imaging — Clarity in 1 Second

Capture faint and strong bands in a single exposure. Streamlined workflow, ultra-high sensitivity, and expanded dynamic range—purpose-built for reproducible protein quantification.

Ultra-high sensitivity Expanded dynamic range 1-second capture 90% smaller footprint
E-BLOT Touch Imager on a lab bench

E-BLOT Touch Imager — compact, contact-based instrument.

HD
Unmatched clarity
Resolve weak and strong bands in one shot.
1s
1-second capture
No exposure tuning or re-runs.
DR
Expanded range
2–3 log improvement vs optical paths.
Award-winning design
Intuitive, compact, lab-ready.

Why contact-based imaging changes everything

Touch Imager places the membrane directly on an oversized CMOS sensor—eliminating lenses and signal loss. The result: faster imaging, higher sensitivity, and accurate quantification without saturation.

Ultra-high sensitivity

Capture low-abundance targets and reduce repeats.

Expanded dynamic range

Faint and saturated bands in a single exposure.

1-second capture

Press once. Get results. No manual tuning.

90% smaller footprint

All-in-one form factor frees bench space.

Imaging Architectures

How signal travels in different systems.

X-ray Film Western Blot diagram
X-ray Film Western Blot
Cooled CCD Western Blot diagram
Cooled CCD Western Blot
Touch Imager (Contact-based) diagram
Touch Imager (Contact-based)
See why contact-based imaging wins

Compare imaging approaches

Touch Imager (Contact-based)

  • High sensitivity and SNR without optical loss
  • Single-shot capture of weak & strong bands
  • 1-second imaging, no exposure tuning
  • Compact, no darkroom or bulky optics

X-ray film

  • High maintenance & consumables
  • Narrow dynamic range; repeat exposures common
  • Uses toxic processing chemicals
  • Darkroom setup and long workflows

Cooled CCD

  • Significant optical signal loss
  • Limited dynamic range; saturation risks
  • Longer exposures for similar clarity
  • Bulky optics and larger footprint

The Imaging Technology That Performs Better In All Scenarios

Touch Imager vs. X-ray Film: Superior clarity with minimal exposure time

α-Tubulin testing
α-Tubulin testing — Touch Imager vs X-ray film (left panel)

α-Tubulin Testing (Left Panel)

Touch Imager shows uniform, crisp bands with high clarity and contrast in a 1-second exposure, minimizing re-runs and preserving quantitation.

The X-ray film control (typical 30-second exposure) needs longer exposure to reveal faint bands and risks saturation in high-intensity lanes.

Protein Sample Testing (Right Panel)

Multiple proteins are cleanly resolved in a 1-second capture on Touch Imager with excellent uniformity and low background.

The X-ray film comparison (typical 60-second exposure) shows higher background and band broadening.

Protein sample testing
Protein sample testing — Touch Imager vs X-ray film (right panel)

Touch Imager vs. Cooled CCD: Faster imaging with enhanced clarity

α-Tubulin testing
α-Tubulin testing — Touch Imager vs cooled CCD (left panel)

α-Tubulin Testing (Left Panel)

Touch Imager provides high-contrast, uniform bands in a 1-second capture, ideal for quantitation without manual tuning.

The cooled CCD comparison (typical 30-second exposure) shows reduced contrast and uneven band intensities, especially at the edges.

Protein Sample Testing (Right Panel)

Multiple proteins remain clearly defined with strong SNR in a 1-second capture on Touch Imager.

The CCD comparison (typical 60-second exposure) shows broader bands and higher background with longer exposures.

Protein sample testing
Protein sample testing — Touch Imager vs cooled CCD (right panel)

Technical highlights

Imaging method Contact-based, lens-free CMOS
Capture time ~1 second (typical)
Sensitivity Optimized for low-abundance targets
Dynamic range Expanded; strong & weak bands in one shot
Footprint Compact, bench-friendly
Use cases Western blot, quantitative band analysis
E-BLOT Touch Imager device — representative results and device details

Representative results and device details.

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the advantage of contact-based imaging?
Placing the membrane directly on the sensor avoids optical losses from lenses and mirrors, improving sensitivity and preserving dynamic range.
Do I need exposure tuning?
No. Most blots can be captured in a single shot without manual tuning.
How fast is setup?
The compact form factor eliminates darkroom steps and reduces overall imaging time to seconds.

Resources

e-Blot Touch Imager Quick Guide (PDF)

Brochure (coming soon)

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