Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the U.S. launch of the Agilent S540MD Slide Scanner System, a whole slide imaging (WSI) digital scanner, following FDA clearance. This launch underscores Agilent’s ongoing commitment to digital pathology, broadening its portfolio to address the increasing demand for high-throughput solutions in clinical laboratories.
Pathology laboratories continue to face increasing pressure to improve diagnostic efficiency, manage growing sample volumes, and prepare for the adoption of digital and AI-enabled workflows. As laboratories accelerate their digital transformation initiatives, they require scanning technologies that can be seamlessly integrated into existing pathology operations while maintaining high levels of performance and reliability.
Engineered for speed and scalability, the Agilent S540MD offers capacity for up to 540 slides, continuous loading, and standard rack compatibility. The scanner features automated scanning modes and advanced tissue detection, enabling high-volume pathology laboratories to digitize glass slides efficiently and implement digital pathology workflows at scale. The scanner is the Agilent-branded version of the Hamamatsu NanoZoomer S540MD Slide scanner system.
"The introduction of the Agilent S540MD Slide Scanner System in the United States represents an important milestone in our commitment to helping customers advance their digital pathology capabilities, driving digital adoption and enhancing efficiency throughout their staining workflows." said Majken Nielsen, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Clinical Diagnostics Division. "By combining advanced scanning technology with Agilent's pathology expertise, we are providing laboratories with an integrated experience that supports their evolving diagnostic and workflow needs."
This announcement follows the January 2026 launch of the Agilent S540MD Slide Scanner System in select European markets and underscores Agilent's continued investment in digital pathology by helping laboratories streamline diagnostic processes, improve operational efficiency, and prepare for the growing adoption of AI-powered workflows.
The Agilent S540MD is now available across the United States and in the following European markets: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.