Bigfoot Spectral Cell Sorter
Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards is the only S&T (science and technology) awards competition that recognizes new commercial products, technologies, and materials for their technological significance that are available for sale or license. The R&D 100 Awards, celebrating the program's 60th Anniversary this year, has long been a benchmark of excellence for industry sectors as diverse as telecommunications, high-energy physics, software, manufacturing, and biotechnology. This 2022 R&D 100 winner is listed below, along with its respective category.
Category: Analytical/Test
Developers: Thermo Fisher Scientific Greenough
Co-Developers: Propel Labs
United States
Product Description:The Bigfoot Spectral Cell Sorter enables researchers to study more cell populations from limited quantity samples. Its high-speed electronics and innovative design accelerate sorting by up to 10 times while maintaining cell viability and improving ease of use. The integrated biocontainment system eliminates the need for separate biosafety cabinets.
Developers: Thermo Fisher Scientific Greenough
Co-Developers: Propel Labs
United States
Product Description:The Bigfoot Spectral Cell Sorter enables researchers to study more cell populations from limited quantity samples. Its high-speed electronics and innovative design accelerate sorting by up to 10 times while maintaining cell viability and improving ease of use. The integrated biocontainment system eliminates the need for separate biosafety cabinets.

Bigfoot Spectral Cell Sorter