MicroCosmos Imaging Systems · Cosmo WSS Series

Whole slide scanners built for every scale of digital pathology

High-speed, fully automated, microscopy-based whole slide scanners — from a single-slide research bench to a 200-slide, 24×7 enterprise pathology core. Digitize faster, scale smarter, diagnose with confidence.

True bright-field microscopy 20X / 40X selectable 1 to 200 slide capacity 21 CFR Part 11-ready

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Cosmo WSS whole slide scanner by MicroCosmos Imaging Systems, dual-chamber automated digital pathology scanner

Cosmo WSS Series

~35 secPer-slide scan time at 20X (15×15 mm reference area)

1–200Slide capacity across the four-model platform

4Configurations, one microscopy-based imaging engine

24×7Unattended, walk-away operation on the A-Series

Digitize faster. Scale smarter. Diagnose with confidence.

A whole slide scanner platform designed for the way pathology labs actually work

The Cosmo WSS Series — Whole Slide Scanners — is engineered for digital pathology laboratories that demand speed, automation and image fidelity. Built on precision microscopy and advanced automation, the WSS platform enables a seamless transition from glass slides to high-quality digital slides, at any scale.

From a compact single-slide scanner ideal for a research bench, to a 200-slide fully automated whole slide imaging system built for round-the-clock diagnostic throughput, the Cosmo WSS Series adapts to your histopathology workflow today and scales with your lab's growth tomorrow — without switching imaging platforms, file formats or software.

Every configuration shares the same true bright-field, microscopy-based optical path, so image quality, colour accuracy and diagnostic confidence stay consistent whether you're scanning one slide a day or running unattended batches of 120 or 200.

MicroCosmos Cosmo WSS whole slide scanner unit, compact digital pathology scanner

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Watch the Cosmo WSS Series scan real slides

Two short demo clips showing the scanner in operation — loading, scanning and image capture in real time.

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One platform. Four powerful configurations.

Choose the whole slide scanner that matches your lab's throughput

Every Cosmo WSS configuration runs on the same microscopy-based imaging engine — so you can start small and scale up without re-validating image quality.

Compact · Cost-effective

Cosmo WSS-S1

1slide, manual load

Microscopy-based single-slide scanner
Ideal for research labs, teaching & pilot projects
Manual single-slide loading
Same image quality & speed as high-end automated systems

High-speed · Automated

Cosmo WSS-F4

4slides, automated

Automated scanning of up to 4 slides
Perfect for low-to-medium throughput labs
Fast turnaround, minimal operator intervention

High-throughput · Walk-away

Cosmo WSS-A120

120slides, batch automated

Automated batch scanning of up to 120 slides
Designed for core labs, CROs, centralized pathology
Continuous unattended operation

Enterprise-grade

Cosmo WSS-A200

200slides, 24×7 ready

Automated scanning of up to 200 slides
Ideal for large hospitals, reference labs & biobanks
Built for 24×7 operation

Performance that sets it apart

Diagnostic-grade bright-field imaging, at research or clinical speed

Magnification options
Selectable	20X and 40X
Imaging method	True bright-field microscopy

Scan speed (15×15 mm)
20X	~35 sec / slide
40X	~55 sec / slide

True bright-field, microscopy-based imaging

Purpose-built microscopy optics — not a camera bolted onto a generic stage — the same imaging principle used across leading global whole slide scanning platforms.

Optimized for H&E and special stains

Colour rendering and illumination are tuned for the stains pathology labs run every day, without manual white-balance workarounds.

Diagnostic-grade colour accuracy and clarity

Consistent, reproducible colour and sharpness slide after slide, so digital review matches what a pathologist would see under a physical microscope.

Cosmo WSS Series

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ConfigurationsS1 · F4 · A120 · A200

Magnification20X / 40X

Scan speed (20X)~35 sec/slide

Compliance21 CFR Part 11-ready

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Fully automated workflow

Load slides, start the scan, walk away

The A-Series configurations are built for unattended batch scanning — automation handles detection, focus and error recovery so technicians don't have to babysit the scanner.

Automated slide detection

Every loaded slide is recognised and queued automatically.

Automated tissue detection

The scanner locates tissue and scans only what matters, saving time and storage.

Intelligent auto-focus & re-focus

Continuous focus correction keeps every field sharp across uneven tissue.

Batch scanning with error recovery

A failed slide is flagged for review instead of stalling the whole run.

Load → Start scan → Walk away

A three-step operator workflow built for unattended, overnight scanning.

Continuous unattended operation

A120 and A200 run batch after batch without operator intervention, 24×7.

Image Management Software (IMS)

One console to scan, view, manage and share digital slides

Every Cosmo WSS ships with the MicroCosmos Image Management Software — unified scan control, whole slide viewing, case management and open interoperability with AI and third-party analysis tools.

Unified scan control & monitoring

Manage single scans or full batch runs from one dashboard.

Real-time scan preview

Watch tissue capture as it happens.

Ultra-smooth pan & zoom viewer

Navigate gigapixel whole slide images fluidly.

ROI selection & annotations

Mark regions of interest directly on the digital slide.

Measurement & basic analysis tools

Routine quantification without leaving the viewer.

Centralized digital slide repository

Case-wise and slide-wise organisation with metadata tagging.

Data & case management
Repository	Centralized digital slide repository
Organisation	Case-wise and slide-wise structuring
Access	Role-based user access control

Open & scalable
File formats	Standard whole slide image (WSI) formats
AI-ready	Compatible with AI & third-party analysis tools
Scale	Single scanner to multi-site, centralized networks

Regulatory-ready (optional) — 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Module
Records	Electronic records and electronic signatures
Audit	Complete audit trail
Access control	User authentication and role-based access control
Integrity	Full data integrity and traceability

Applications

Where labs put the Cosmo WSS Series to work

Digital pathology

Primary slide digitization for review, reporting and archival.

Histopathology laboratories

Routine H&E and special-stain slide scanning at lab scale.

Pharmaceutical R&D

Slide digitization to support pharma research pipelines.

Toxicology & preclinical studies

High-volume, consistent imaging for study slide sets.

CROs & centralized labs

Batch throughput built for multi-site, multi-client scanning.

Medical education & AI development

WSI datasets for teaching collections and AI model training.

One family, four configurations

The same optics and software across every tier

Global whole slide scanner vendors often split research, mid-throughput and enterprise scanners across separate product lines with separate software. Cosmo WSS keeps the same optics, IMS software and file formats across every configuration.

Specification	WSS-S1	WSS-F4	WSS-A120	WSS-A200
Slide capacity	1 (manual)	4 (automated)	120 (automated)	200 (automated)
Imaging method	True bright-field, microscopy-based — identical across all four models
Magnification	20X and 40X selectable
Scan speed (15×15 mm)	~35 sec at 20X · ~55 sec at 40X
Unattended operation	—	Short batches	Continuous	24×7
Best fit	Research / teaching / pilot	Low-to-medium throughput	Core labs, CROs, centralized pathology	Hospitals, reference labs, biobanks

Scan-speed figures are stated for the standard 15 mm × 15 mm reference tissue area; actual scan time varies with tissue size, stain type and slide condition.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the Cosmo WSS Series

What is the Cosmo WSS Series and how does a whole slide scanner work?

The Cosmo WSS Series is a family of whole slide scanners from MicroCosmos Imaging Systems that digitizes glass microscope slides into high-resolution digital slide images. It uses true bright-field, microscopy-based optics with automated slide detection, tissue detection and intelligent autofocus to capture diagnostic-grade images at 20X or 40X, viewable through the bundled IMS software.

How fast does the Cosmo WSS scan a slide?

Over the standard 15 mm × 15 mm reference scan area, the Cosmo WSS Series scans in roughly 35 seconds per slide at 20X and roughly 55 seconds per slide at 40X.

Which Cosmo WSS configuration is right for my lab?

WSS-S1 suits research labs, teaching and pilot projects with manual single-slide loading. WSS-F4 suits low-to-medium throughput labs needing automated scanning of up to 4 slides. WSS-A120 suits core labs, CROs and centralized pathology needing walk-away automation of up to 120 slides. WSS-A200 suits large hospitals, reference labs and biobanks needing enterprise-grade, 24×7 automated scanning of up to 200 slides.

Is the Cosmo WSS Series compliant with 21 CFR Part 11?

An optional 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Module is available across the Cosmo WSS Series, adding electronic records and electronic signatures, a complete audit trail, user authentication and access control, and full data integrity and traceability.

What file formats and stains does the Cosmo WSS Series support?

The Cosmo WSS Series is optimized for H&E and special stains using true bright-field microscopy imaging, and the Image Management Software supports standard whole slide image (WSI) formats, compatible with AI algorithms and third-party image analysis tools.

Where is the Cosmo WSS Series manufactured?

Cosmo WSS scanners are designed and built by MicroCosmos Imaging Systems Pvt Ltd, headquartered in Pimple Saudagar, Pune, India, serving digital pathology labs, hospitals, CROs and pharmaceutical R&D teams.

Built for today's pathology. Ready for tomorrow.

From research to routine diagnostics, Cosmo WSS delivers speed, precision and confidence — slide after slide.

Tell us your slide volume, stain types and throughput needs — our team will recommend the right Cosmo WSS configuration and arrange a demo.

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Phone+91 94 04 888 222

Emailmangesh@microcosmos.in

ManufacturerMicroCosmos Imaging Systems Pvt Ltd

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