Light microscopes or optical microscopes are used to visualize microscale objects under magnification, including cells, clinical specimens and materials. Lab equipment for light microscopy includes confocal microscopes, fluorescence microscopes, zoom and stereo microscopes. Microscope slides and imaging reagents are available for visualizing samples, as well as various microscope stages and incubators for large or temperature-sensitive samples. Find the best light microscopes in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.
Key Facts: • Plug & Play laser light source for industry and science • up to 6 wavelengths beam-combined and fiber coupled in one compact housing • >20 different wavelengths between 375nm and 830nm available • Up to two Single-Mode, polarisation maintaining fiber outputs • High-Speed digital and/or analogue modulation • Electronic shutter function for fast wavelength switching • Flexible, customized wavelength combinations • U…
The PhoxX® Diode Laser Series is ideal for microscopic imaging applications due to its small and compact design, 18 different wavelengths between 375nm and 830nm, single-mode optical output powers up to 140mW, high-stability CW operation, high-speed digital and/or analogue modulation, electronic shutter function (laser inhibit) with >300kHz full ON/OFF capability, Automatic Aging Compensation (AAC) function, 0.7mm beam diamete…
The LuxX® Diode Laser Series is ideal for microscopic imaging applications due to its small and compact design, 18 different wavelengths between 375nm and 830nm, single-mode optical output powers up to 140mW, high stability CW operation (ACC and APC mode), fast analogue modulation, electronic shutter function (laser inhibit) with >150kHz full ON/OFF capability, Automatic Aging Compensation (AAC) function, USB2.0 and RS-232 int…
The LightHUB(R) Compact Laser Combiner can be equipped with up to four DPSS or diode lasers of different wavelengths in a compact and rugged design. Wavelengths between 375nm and 830nm and optical output powers up to 150mW per laser line are possible. The Compact Laser Combiners can be equipped with polarisation maintaining fibre coupling units to supply the light to applications in biotechnology like confocal microscopy and f…
AA's range of AOTF (acousto-optic tunable filters) are used extensively in confocal microscopy applications. Having pioneered the development of the AOTF in response to the needs of early developers Amos and White, AA offered the first commercially available devices for OEM applications. Photon Lines are still supplying Confocal manufacturers with such devices, and their ruggedness and reliability result in virtually zero retu…
AA's range of AOTF (acousto-optic tunable filters) are used extensively in confocal microscopy applications. Having pioneered the development of the AOTF in response to the needs of early developers Amos and White, AA offered the first commercially available devices for OEM applications. Photon Lines are still supplying Confocal manufacturers with such devices, and their ruggedness and reliability result in virtually zero retu…
To eliminate the heat loss from the specimen, Bioptechs developed a patented Objective Heater System®, which includes a heater/sensor and an electronic controller specifically designed for this purpose. The heater/sensor is comprised of an adjustable thin-film heating band which surrounds 3/4 of the diameter of the upper region of the central retracting tube of the objective. A temperature probe positioned in the gap formed be…
Combination of a cell culture dish and a cover slip for imaging inside a channel• 100µl channel – small volume• suited for immunofluorescence • real time imaging during staining process• available with elastic surface• large observation area for microscopy• high resolution microscopy of living and fixed cells• lids for long term cultivationrecommended volume per reservoir600 µlnumber of channels1volume of the channel100 µlheig…
µ-Slide for cell microscopy on or in 3D-gel matrices, providing flat gel surfaces with a minimum of gel used• flat gel surface > all cells in focus• homogeneous 0.8mm thick gel layer• 4 mm well in 5 mm well• use only 10 µl of gel per well+• low evaporation• compatible with multi channel pipettesnumber of wells15volume inner well10 µlØ inner well4 mmvolume upper well50 µlØ upper well5 mmgrowth area per inner well0.125 cm2bottom…
Dovetail slide for easy removal. Manual micromanipulator with 10mm travel in all 4 axes. 5µm resolution. Ideal for stimulator applications.
Ball Bearing Manipulator with 38mm coarse and 5mm travel in the X-axis. 5µm resolution. Ideal for applications requiring multiple manipulators in one quadrant.Overall footprint dimensions: 5.33 x 2.36"
Ball Bearing Manipulator with lead screw design. Rotatable mounting base and probe holder. 22mm travel in the X-axis. 10µm resolution. Ideal for axial cell probing.
Smooth motion and instant response to hand adjustments makes theMX630 and the MX610 ideal for long term intracellular recordings. Thewater based hydraulic mechanism has a thermal expansion two to three times less than that of oil based systems, thus minimizing drift to less than 2 µm per hour at constant temperatures.MX600 series hydraulic micromanipulators have crossed roller bearings in each axis. This along with a metal bel…
The MT-1000 is a microscope translator, fixed-stage and manipulator platform for moving optical pathway electrophysiology. The modular design of the MT-1000 features freestanding columns that provide rock solid mounting for the tissue recording chamber and multiple micromanipulators, such as the MP-285 or MP-225. The columns are positioned around a movable table that provides X-Y translation of the optical pathway in order to…
The newest addition to the LIFA product line is the LIFA-X. LIFA stands for Lambert Instruments Fluorescence lifetime imaging Attachment. The LIFA-X is for long lifetime imaging microscopy of lifetimes from 0.1 ns up to 1 ms (phosphorescence). The ‘X’ represents the extended range of lifetimes that can be resolved when compared to the LIFA (0.1 ns – 300 ns). The LIFA-X can be used for, e.g., measuring oxygen concentrations usi…
Capture photos, record video and display digital images Portable microscope takes videos or still images at up to 43x magnification. Simply hold the unit over an object, turn the top to focus and press the single control button. Microscope is powered by USB computer connection and designed to fit in one hand. Software compatible with Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, Vista, Win 7, Mac OSX 10.4. Computer monitor and computer r…
Capture high-quality images at up to 200x magnification Easy-to-use microscope connects to any PC and provides high-quality images from 10x to 200x magnification. Easy-to-use microscope connects to any PC and provides high-quality images from 10x to 200x magnification. Bendable gooseneck positions easily to view hard-to-see objects. Built-in camera and microphone for immediate assessment. Measurement software included. Windows…
Pathology-class, precleaned slides with a choice of cut or ground edges. Decide between 90° or 45° corners. Available in plain or frosted styles. Choose between single or double frosted. Select frosted color. Measure 25 x 75 mm (1 x 3") with 1.0-1.2 mm thickness. Double cellophane wrapped. Packs of 50.
Standard-class, precleaned slides with paper interleaves have ground edges with 90° corners. Available in plain or singlefrost styles. Measure 25 x 75 mm (1 x 3") with 1.0-1.2 mm thickness. Nylon tropical packaged. Packs of 50.
SlideBook™ software carries biomedical imaging through the entire experimental process. By addressing everything from device control to image processing to automated data analysis, SlideBook™ allows users to focus on scientific investigation and novel methods rather than on core instrument functionality. SlideBook™ 5 comes standard with a wide variety of acquisition drivers to control over 100 devices from dozens of companies.…
3i combines the Yokogawa CSU-X1 with proprietary high speed blanking electronics to achieve imaging speeds up to 2000 fps. The microlens double-Nipkow disk design of the spinning disk is ideal for high-speed 3D live cell imaging. Powerful and stable solid state lasers from the 3i LaserStack™ are coupled through the microlens pinholes of the spinning disk providing strong excitation light and high signal-to-noise images. SlideB…
The LaserStack™ laser launch features solid state diode lasers and AOTF beam selection in a modular, vertically integrated design to allow configuration of a laser launch for current applications and later expand it as new applications require. LaserStack™ can accommodate the following wavelengths: 405 nm, 445 nm, 473 nm, 488 nm, 515 nm, 532 nm, 561 nm, 640 nm, 660 nm. LaserStack™ outputs in a single mode fiber for use in spin…
Vector™ is a diffraction limited high-speed x,y scanner that enables a number of investigative methods from quantitative photobleaching analysis to direct specimen manipulation techniques such as photoablation. Vector™ is also designed for high-speed scanning imaging techniques, such as multiphoton imaging or laser scanning confocal microscopy.
Vivo™ is a research microscopy imaging system ideal for intravital imaging and electrophysiology. Designed for the visualization of metabolic processes in live cells, Vivo™ facilitates quantitative measurement of dynamic processes in a light-starved environment. 3i’s SlideBook™ software takes full advantage of the system's automation by seamlessly integrating components, including x-,y- and z-stage motion, filter control and l…
Vivo 2-Photon™ is a multiphoton microscopy system for high-speed deep tissue imaging. Key to the Vivo 2-Photon™ is its ability to operate additionally as a widefield microscopy imaging system. Modulation of laser power with focus depth enables the collection of multiple volumes per second with minimal photobleaching. 3i’s SlideBook™ software takes full advantage of the system's automation by seamlessly integrating components,…
