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Metafer

In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device

The versatile Metafer slide scanning software offers automation for various imaging applications in life sciences microscopy.

Scan. With Confidence.

Metafer is a platform software designed to manage standard microscopes and related hardware. It facilitates the scanning of light microscope slides, the acquisition of digital images, the application of standard image processing techniques, and the measurement of general image features.

Automation

Effortless Microscopy

Metafer combines automation, precision, and scalability for modern labs. It controls microscope features like contrasting modes, objectives, and filters, while intelligent autofocusing ensures sharp images without manual adjustments. Scalable and flexible, Metafer supports the SlideFeeder x80 for up to 800 slides, an automatic oil dispenser for smooth magnification changes, and a barcode reader for efficient high-throughput scanning.

Intelligent Scanning

Metafer’s classifier system brings smart automation to object recognition. Combining advanced algorithms with user-defined criteria, it lets users categorize samples quickly while keeping workflows consistent and reliable. With integrated Deep Neural Networks (DNN), Metafer handles diverse sample types with precision, flexibility, and intelligence.

Fast, Smart Workflows

Metafer makes reviewing scanning results fast and easy, displaying all detected objects in a clear gallery linked to their slide coordinates for quick retrieval. Measurement details appear in the gallery or as intuitive charts for simple analysis and filtering. With the Neon accessory, users can organize images and findings, including data from Ikaros and third-party software, compile reports, and map complete workflows effortlessly.

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Customization

Make Metafer Your Metafer

Metafer provides an extensive selection of modular building blocks that make it remarkably easy to design a professional scanning workflow. Each element can be combined and configured to support your specific imaging goals, whether you’re handling routine tasks or highly specialized applications. By assembling the ideal mix of software and hardware configurations, pre- and main scans, and supporting settings, you can create a workflow that not only fulfills demanding professional standards, but also aligns precisely with the unique requirements of your imaging project. The result is a standardized, efficient, and future-ready scanning solution built exactly the way you need it.

Customization Packages

To help you get the most out of this modular workflow approach, our Customization Packages offer more than a standard setup: they deliver a comprehensive service for configuring Metafer precisely to your task. Drawing on extensive experience from similar installations, our application specialists work closely with your team to define and refine the optimal workflow for your laboratory. This expert support accelerates the path from installation to user validation and routine operation, ensuring a faster, more confident start.

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Neon

All Records. Instantly Clear.

Metafer goes far beyond core software capabilities. Every installation comes with Neon, a powerful accessory that streamlines your data and workflow management - putting complete control at your fingertips. Every scan performed with Metafer, along with all detected objects, is automatically registered, indexed, and linked to the corresponding record, project, or case by Neon. As users interact with the images or records, Neon logs every action, ensuring full transparency and letting your team instantly see the current processing status.

Neon keeps your records organized and accessible. A clean, intuitive table summarizes key information for each record, while additional details such as metadata, user notes, or results are easily expanded when needed. Powerful, user-friendly search and filter tools make locating any record a matter of seconds. Records can also be sorted by status or urgency, and Neon seamlessly integrates with existing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or other database software for smooth data import and export.

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Order Information

The flexible smart scanning facilitated by Metafer software suggests numerous options, each tailored to specific hardware accessories and software requirements, for various customizations. A variety of software license subsets and hardware options are at your disposal. Commonly, Metafer software-controlled integrated systems consist of one of four camera models and a motorized stage. A fully integrated system requires a motorized microscope. MetaSystems can incorporate the microscope into the installation, although the Metafer software can also be integrated with existing, compatible microscopes.

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Legal Note

Metafer 4.4 is classified as in vitro diagnostic Software as Medical Device (SaMD) Class A in the European Union in accordance with the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR) and carries the CE label unless otherwise indicated.

MetaSystems products are used in many countries worldwide. Use all MetaSystems IVD products only within the scope of their intended purpose and the regulations of the respective country or region.

MetaSystems software provides, among other functions, features to assist users with image processing. These include, but are not limited to, the use of machine and deep learning algorithms for pattern recognition. The output generated in this process should be regarded as preliminary suggestions and, in any case, mandatorily requires review and assessment by trained experts.

MetaSystems offers Customization Packages for application workflows that have been successfully implemented for customer labs using standard Metafer platform functionality. It is expected that they can be implemented for other customer labs using similar workflows and slide preparation procedures. If a Customization Package is purchased, MetaSystems product specialists will – based on their experience from other similar application cases - support the customer lab in adapting the Metafer software configuration to their needs. The performance of the solution will depend on the quality of the customer slides and the expertise of the users, MetaSystems cannot specify or guarantee any performance parameters. The validation of the solution for clinical use is the sole responsibility of the customer lab.

Neon 2.0 is classified as an accessory for in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVD) in the European Union in accordance with the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (EU) 2017/746.

Hardware components supplied by third-party manufacturers are not includ­ed in MetaSystems IVD products.