Microscope Imaging Service—Axio Imager.M2-1

Confocal microscopy is an optical imaging technique that uses point-by-point illumination and spatial pinhole modulation to remove scattered light from the non-focal plane of the sample, allowing for improved optical resolution and visual contrast compared to traditional imaging methods. CD BioSciences, the imaging experts, can provide you with Axio Imager.M2-1-based confocal microscopy imaging services.

Name of the Instrument/Platform

Axio Imager.M2-1

Introduction

Technical specifications
1. Wide Field Illumination
1) Halogen lamp 12V, 100W
2) HBO 100
2. Camera
1) MRC5: CCD camera
2) 5 megapixel resolution
3) 12 different shooting modes
4) Binning from 1×1 to 10×10 for increased sensitivity
5) Fast live cell imaging with up to 14 frames/second
6) Wide field of view and low noise by 2/3" CCD
3. Filter sets
1) DAPI
2) GFP
3) Cy3
4) Cy5
4. Lenses
1) 5×/ 0.16 plan apochromat
2) 10×/ 0.45 plan apochromat
3) 20×/ 0.8 plan apochromat
4) 40×/ 1.3 Plan-Neofluar, Oil
5) 100×/ 1.4 plan apochromat, oil, DIC
5. Software
1) ZEN blue 2012 + analysis
6. Miscellaneous
1) Motorized Z stage
2) Dip-in lenses on request (W N-Achroplan 20×/0.5; W N-Achroplan 63×/0.9)

Summary

The Axio Imager M1 is an upright wide-field microscope with the option of transmitted light and fluorescence. It is characterized by strong image contrast, perfect homogeneity and very good resolution. This microscope is equipped with a CCD camera and connected to a workstation.
The system enables the following applications (or combinations thereof):
1. Transmitted light and multifluorescence images of fixed specimens
2. Polarization

CD BioSciences' Axio Imager.M2-1-based confocal microscopy service is an ideal partner for cutting-edge biomedical research, providing precise 3D imaging, as well as accurate imaging of cell structure and dynamic processes, all in one package. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.

For research use only, not intended for any clinical use.

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