3DMS 3 Axis Motorised Stage

Many imaging experiments require the ability to move to multiple locations in a chamber or in a tissue culture dish. Large motorised stages accomplish this, but generally make the microscope into a single-use, motorized imaging station. The form factor of motorized stages usually precludes positioning other equipment such as manipulators at the same microscope.

Now, a simple attachment converts a standard Sutter MP-285 manipulator into a 3-axis Motorised Stage. The 3DMS manipulator and stage attachment can be either 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.

Refocusing is often required at the different X-Y locations when images are automatically acquired. Normally this requires a motorized focus drive to be added to the microscope. Because the 3DMS is a three-axis manipulator, focusing (vertical movement of the stage) is already built in. Surprisingly, this relatively small package still allows for 25 mm of movement in X, Y, and Z axes with sub-micron precision.

A variety of stage brackets are available to fit the needs of your experiment. Please consult our technical staff for further information.

Features

• NEW Variety of stage bracket options provide increased flexibility
• Highly stable for experiments intolerant of pipette drift
• Submicron resolution and integrated coarse positioning
• 1 inch of motorized travel on all three axes
• Adjustable speed and resolution allows optimization for your experimental setup
• When used with MP-285 controller, has programmable robotics for complex motion sequences
• Continuous display (in microns) of axes positions
• Switch between continuous or single step movement
• Absolute and relative origins
• Remote computer control
• Compact design easily adaptable to your setup

Ordering Information

^*When ordering the 3DMS, a stage bracket must be specified. Please list the stage bracket as a separate item at no cost. Additional stage brackets can be purchased as needed.

Accessories

¹ No charge when ordering with the 3DMS-200 or 3DMS-285

Comparison of Stages and Translators