Stages & Translators

As time has shown, much of what makes a device popular is how easily it can be incorporated into an existing set-up. In the case of micromanipulators, this process has involved designing manipulator platforms that bolt directly to the frames of the most popular microscopes. Alternatively, we also offer rock-steady, free-standing platforms that support our manipulators by clamping to the table beside the microscope.

3DMS

3 Axis Motorized Stage

A simple attachment converts a standard Sutter MP-285 manipulator into the 3-Dimensional Motorized Stage. The 3DMS manipulator and stage attachment can be mounted on an MT-75 gantry stand next to an upright microscope, or on an MD series stand attached to the body of an inverted microscope. The compact size allows manipulators and other equipment to be used simultaneously.

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MT-1000/MT-2000/MT-2200

Motorized and manual translation systems for fixed-stage microscopes

The MT-1000/MT-2000/MT-2200 systems consist of a microscope translator and three independent stands.

Two MT-75 stands used for each manipulator and a similar stand, the MT-150 holds the tissue chamber. The classic design features freestanding columns that provide rock solid mounting for the tissue recording chamber and multiple micromanipulators.

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MT-1078/MT-2078/MT-2278

X-Y Translation systems for fixed-stage microscopes

The MT-1078/MT-2078/MT-2278 systems consist of a X-Y translator and a large fixed stage.

The systems provide stable support and solid design, have an open design that allows easy access to specimen and microscope, are highly stable for experiments intolerant of drift, and they can accomodates a variety of stage inserts.

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MT-70 & MT-71 Series

Micromanipulator Stands

The MT-70 and MT-71 series of stands are sturdy, stable, and extremely versatile for mounting components for a variety of research applications. They were designed for placing our heavy Huxley-style micromanipulators adjacent to any microscope.

We found them to be so useful and adaptable that we also use them for mounting other items such as optical components.

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MT-75 Series

Gantry Style Micromanipulator Stands

For ultimate flexibility in positioning micromanipulators or other devices adjacent to your microscope, look to the MT-75 series stands.

These unique gantry systems offer adjustable vertical and horizontal axes and up to 360 degrees of rotation. Your manipulator or other device will mount to the 3/4 in. thick aluminum cantilever which is dovetailed for secure positioning.

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MPC-78 / MP-78

Large Moving Stage Platform

The MPC-78 / MP-78 Large Moving Stage is available for patch slice or in vivo experiments where the microscope body cannot be moved to view different fields of view.

This is most common in two-photon experiments where the excitation beam path must enter a fixed microscope. The large-stage platforms provide solid, stable support and ample space to attach manipulators and other instruments as needed.

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MD Series

Micromanipulator Platforms

We've designed a series of Microscope Dependent (MD) stands for those who wish to use a Sutter Instrument manipulator in conjunction with an inverted microscope.

The typical MD stand is a manipulator platform that bolts directly to the frame of an inverted microscope. Stands are available in either single-sided or double-sided versions for the most common inverted microscopes made by Nikon, Olympus, Leica, and Zeiss. These platforms lend themselves to the absolutely drift-free recording configuration required when using the manipulators to position patch-electrodes to record from attached cells in culture.

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