Highway1™ Cell Sorter | STEMCELL Technologies

Highway1™ Cell Sorter

Fast, Gentle, and Fully-Automated Cell Sorting for Every Lab

High-quality cell sorting is critical for advancing research in immunology, infectious disease, and cell therapy. However, conventional sorters using droplet-based methods are often complex, harsh on cells, and present significant challenges when translating workflows from basic research or early development to clinical manufacturing.

To address these limitations, we developed the Highway1™ Cell Sorter, a compact, benchtop system that brings true high-throughput, fluorescence-based cell sorting within reach of every lab. High-throughput performance enables researchers to process large numbers of cells within a single sample quickly and efficiently, accelerating discovery without compromising cell health. Powered by Vortex Actuated Cell Sorting (VACS™), an innovative cell deflection technology, Highway1 delivers fast, gentle, and scalable microfluidic sorting in an easy-to-use platform.

The Highway1™ cartridge portfolio includes the closed-loading, closed-sorting Pro B and Pro T cartridges. Together, they enable a seamless, cost-effective transition from discovery through Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies and into early-stage clinical trials, delivering scalable performance without compromising cell health.

Why Use Highway1™?

FAST & AUTOMATED. Save hands-on time with walkaway sorting that processes up to 10,000 events per second in purity mode and 37,000 events per second in enrichment mode.
GENTLE. Preserve cell integrity with gentle, low-shear cell handling powered by VACS™ technology, ensuring high recovery of sensitive cells for downstream applications.
STERILE. Ensure sample purity with a biocompatible, sterile Pro Cartridge, ideal for aseptic processing and aerosol-free sorting.
COMPLIANT. Support your regulatory needs with Pro Cartridges, available in both open- and closed-loading configurations. This fit-for-purpose solution enables a seamless transition from discovery through Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies and into early-stage clinical trials.
COMPACT & ACCESSIBLE. Bring high-performance sorting directly to your benchtop with a compact footprint designed to make routine fluorescence-based sorting accessible to any lab.

Highway1™ Cell Sorter

Description:

The Highway1™ Cell Sorter is a compact benchtop instrument that makes high-throughput, fluorescence-based sorting accessible to every lab. Powered by microchip-based Vortex Actuated Cell Sorting (VACS™) technology, Highway1™ preserves cell health for high viability and reliable recovery, ensuring confidence when using sorted cells in downstream applications.

Advantages:

Process up to 10,000 events per second in purity mode, and 37,000 events per second in enrichment mode
Enjoy a compact, benchtop-friendly design for easy use
Preserve cell health with VACS™ technology for high viability and reliable recovery

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Highway1™ Cell Sorting Cartridge and Loader

Description:

Highway1™ Cartridges and Loaders are designed specifically for use with the Highway1™ benchtop cell sorter to efficiently process and sort cells. The single-use loaders make cell sample loading effortless, while the cartridges support reliable and contamination-free cell separation processing and a variety of collection formats (tubes, lines, or bags). Pro cartridges are further validated to provide end-to-end closure during cell sorting.

Advantages:

Sort and process a variety of cells using different cartridge formats, including tubes, lines, or bags
Maintain cell suspension with gentle magnetic stirring
Reduce contamination risk with cartridges sealed in layered Tyvek pouches and sterilized with ethylene oxide