AUTOMATED SLIDE PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS: A NEW STANDARD IN DIGITAL LABORATORY OPERATIONS 

In the era of precision medicine and digitalization, West Medica (Austria) stands out with over 20 years of pioneering development in automated imaging systems for microbiology, hematology, and pathology. Their ecosystem includes automated slide stainers, digital slide scanners, and advanced image analysis platforms—standardizing workflows, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and accelerating treatment decisions. This makes West Medica a strategic choice for healthcare facilities aiming for superior quality and efficiency. 

Automated Slide Staining – Standardization as the Foundation for Quality 

Slide staining—the first critical step in specimen testing—is prone to errors when done manually. West Medica’s V-Chromer® II and III offer fully automated staining solutions with dozens of customizable programs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and easy traceability—laying a solid foundation for reliable diagnostic results. 

V‑Chromer® not only automates staining but also ensures precise and standardized conditions for all techniques—from Giemsa, PAP, Gram, to special stains. With intelligent controls, slide barcoding, and effective cross-contamination prevention, the system guarantees consistent results, reduces operational errors, and enables easy traceability via LIS. An ideal solution for modern laboratories. 

Vision Slide – Digital Slide Scanning with Impressive Precision 

After staining, Vision Slide performs high-resolution digital slide scanning, transforming microscopic images into a professional digital environment. From Vision Assist to Vision Pro and Vision Ultimate, the system flexibly adapts to all scales—from small labs to large histopathology centers—enhancing efficiency and standardizing the entire workflow. 

Equipped with advanced optics, Köhler illumination, and high-resolution CCD/CMOS cameras, Vision Slide delivers precise whole-slide digitization. Featuring automatic focusing, sample recognition, and intelligent light adjustment, each scanned image offers true-to-life colors and sharp details—ready for in-depth analysis or remote diagnosis. 

Vision Slide supports a STAT access mode, prioritizing urgent sample processing in continuous operation environments—an essential feature for tertiary hospitals and specialized treatment centers. 

Vision Suite – Comprehensive Digital Slide Image Analysis Platform 

Vision Slide is an intelligent digital slide analysis platform that simulates a virtual microscope and integrates powerful AI algorithms. Designed for the modern laboratory, it enables high-precision observation, annotation, and microdata analysis—laying the foundation for advanced digital diagnostics. 

West Medica offers specialized analysis modules such as Vision Hema (hematology), Vision CytoPap (cytology), Vision Gram (microbiology), and Vision Karyo (karyotyping), all powered by AI for automated cell recognition, classification, and abnormality detection. With the ability to generate reports in tables, charts, and composite images, the system reduces processing time by up to 60%—a breakthrough solution for modern laboratories. 

Vision Slide Viewer – a completely free software – supports multiple digital slide formats (.ndpi, .svs, .tiff, .mrxs…), enabling clinicians to access, review, and share slides anytime, anywhere. Optimized for remote consultation, medical education, and synchronized data management, it serves as a flexible bridge within the modern diagnostic ecosystem. 

Guided by the philosophy of “optimize each step – integrate the entire workflow,” West Medica delivers an all-in-one solution: from automated staining and high-resolution slide scanning to intelligent analysis – shaping the laboratory standards of the 21st century. 

For healthcare institutions, research facilities, or diagnostic centers seeking a modern, scalable, and future-ready solution, West Medica is the partner of choice.