Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies

07/15/2025

This week, our FlowCam interns, Emma and Kian O'Reilly joined students from across the region at IDEXX for an afternoon of career exploration and connection.

The event brought together senior leaders from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Martin’s Point Healthcare, and FMI for a panel discussion on the wide range of STEM opportunities available right here in Maine.

From meaningful conversations with professionals to peer networking across industries, it was a great reminder that career pathways in science, healthcare, data, and technology are as diverse as they are rewarding.

We’re grateful to the organizers and to our fellow Maine employers for helping build a stronger, more connected STEM community.

Learn more about FlowCam career opportunities: https://www.fluidimaging.com/company/careers

07/10/2025

05/29/2025

🌱 Spring has officially arrived in southern Maine!

This month, we analyzed a plankton sample from Casco Bay to catch the tail end of the annual spring diatom bloom. Using a 20-µm net tow and FlowCam 8100 (10X objective, color camera, Autoimage Mode), we captured stunning images of diatoms like Chaetoceros and Thalassiosira.

But that’s not all—we also detected D-hinge shellfish larvae and low levels of Dinophysis, a potentially harmful dinoflagellate.

FlowCam enables rapid imaging and characterization of plankton in and around shellfish growing areas—helping identify both beneficial species and those of concern, like toxigenic phytoplankton and early-stage shellfish larvae.

05/15/2025

This week our team is exhibiting at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy ( ) Annual Meeting! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the latest advancements in gene and cell therapy and see FlowCam in action!

📍 Location: New Orleans, LA | Booth 821
📅 Dates: May 13-17, 2025

04/11/2025

🌊 Introducing the Phytoplankton Identification Image Gallery! 🌊

We're excited to unveil our latest resource designed to enhance your phytoplankton research and monitoring efforts. Our Phytoplankton Identification Image Gallery features example images to aid in the taxonomic identification of common algal groups found in freshwater, estuarine, and marine systems.

This guide is an invaluable tool for managers, regulatory agencies, and researchers. By using key morphological features visible in FlowCam images, you can enhance your taxonomic identification processes and improve your understanding of phytoplankton dynamics.

Explore the gallery and elevate your research with FlowCam!🔍

The images in this guide to plankton taxa illustrate what common marine and freshwater microorganisms may look like when imaged by FlowCam.

03/18/2025

This week we’re at the Bioprocessing Summit in Barcelona!

📅 Date: March 18-20, 2025 📍 Location: Booth 17, InterContinental Barcelona

Daniela and Kendal will be here through Thursday to answer all of your burning questions—come say hi!

03/13/2025

What are we analyzing in the FlowCam lab this week?

Insulin 💉

These FlowCam images show subvisible particles observed in an insulin sample that contains zinc insulin crystals, a structure that helps improve the half-life of insulin in the body to help patients regulate blood sugar for longer periods. Unlike traditional
particle analysis tools, like light obscuration, FlowCam can distinguish between these inherent insulin crystals and other unwanted particle types, enabling researchers to identify and differentiate the particles that belong and those that don’t.

01/22/2025

Dr. Joaquim Goes (pictured far left) from is about to embark on the vessel, sailing from the Maldives across the Indian Ocean to the Comoros.

Dr. Goes is bringing along his and will be using the instrument to help gather high-resolution data along with researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi, and the Space Flight Center to validate NASA’s ocean-color satellite, PACE. By studying these underexplored waters, they aim to gain crucial insights into the region’s fisheries potential and the impact of climate change.

FlowCam has been routinely incorporated into a suite of seagoing research instrumentation thanks to its durable housing, survivability and robustness. Its design allows it to withstand the challenging conditions at sea and continue to perform reliably during research cruises.

12/20/2024

✨Seasons Greetings from the FlowCam Team✨

Our holiday collage looks tasty this year! Can you spot the following particles?:

-Synura
-Silicone oil droplet
-Karenia brevis
-Living human cell
-Oil droplet
-Printer toner
-Bivalve larvae
-Drug delivery sphere
-Blue eyeshadow
-Dolichospermum
-Alexandrium
-Eucampia

Here’s to a holiday season filled with joy and peace.
Cheers to a bright new year ahead! 🌟
– The FlowCam Team

12/20/2024

✨Seasons Greetings from the Team✨

Our holiday collage looks tasty this year! Can you spot the following particles?:

-Synura
-Silicone oil droplet
-Karenia brevis
-Living human cell
-Oil droplet
-Printer toner
-Bivalve larvae
-Drug delivery sphere
-Blue eyeshadow
-Dolichospermum
-Alexandrium
-Eucampia

Here's to a holiday season filled with joy and peace.

Cheers to a bright new year ahead! 🌟
– The FlowCam Team

12/17/2024

🌟 Looking Ahead to 2025

As we look forward to a new year, we reflect on the past year of remarkable milestones, growth, and connection. From celebrating our 25th anniversary to strengthening global partnerships and empowering research across aquatic and biopharmaceutical sciences, this year has been truly transformative.

🎉 Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

See what we've been up to:

Our FlowCam team looks ahead to 2025 and celebrates our growth, local engagement, and meaningful connections with our customers in 2024.

11/22/2024

We have had a great time hosting some of our international colleagues these last two weeks for intensive FlowCam service training here in Maine. We welcomed service specialists from China, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and Singapore.

The group has been working closely with in-house scientific team members to deepen their understanding of FlowCam and VisualSpreadsheet software, preparing them to provide enhanced support to our customers globally, including instrument troubleshooting and preventive maintenance services.

As part of Yokogawa’s global network, we’re proud to offer local representation and technical support in many countries worldwide. It’s all part of our mission to provide first-class service and support throughout the world.