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The PatchStar is an incredibly versatile and stable manipulator. It offers outstanding stability of less than1 micron of drift over two hours, is electrically silent and very easy to use.

This is a quick demonstration and overview of some of the brackets and features of this motorised micromanipulator.

PatchStar Demonstration
Lets start by taking a look at the intuitive locking mechanism and its easily adaptable range of brackets.

PatchStar Locking Demo
One of the key features of the PatchStar is the ability to easily rotate it horizontally and vertically. This makes access to the headstage and pipette exchange simple and quick.

A novel slotted insert can be located anywhere within the 360 degree rotating base which means that an end stop can be added where you need your manipulator to stop. As well as being able to hold the manipulator in place completely if required.

The Shallow approach bracket is normally necessary when using our SlicePlatform, or the movable top plates.

The Steep Bracket allows additional height reach for the headstage or probe. It also has the advantage of simple steep angle approach which is sometimes an advantage when using an inverted microscope.

A PatchStar combined with the Steep Bracket and the Motorised movable base plate can be perfectly coupled for In-Vivo studies, giving it the additional height and vertical approach required.

The vertical flip bracket has been designed when space is at a premium around your setup (for example when 4 PatchStars are around your sample), this allows a vertical flip of your probe for even easier pipette exchange

The height of the PatchStar can be reduced by using the low profile bracket. The Z axis stage can be bought forward and dropped down which is perfect when there are height restrictions on your set up and when a low approach is important.

There are two options for mounting your probe when using a PatchStar Micromanipulator:

The Sliding Probe Carriage comes as standard with the PatchStar. It holds Molecular Devices (Axon) and other headstages that feature a male dovetail that simply slides into the carriage. It has a magnetic attachment at the top end of travel which allows you to hold it in place when changing your pipette or probe. It also features a manual screw to lock it in place for maximum stability while conducting experiments. Adaptors can also be provided for many other headstages.

The Universal Rod Holder is used to mount stimulator bars or headstages with mounting bars onto the PatchStar.

Find out more about the PatchStar here:

http://www.scientifica.uk.com/products/patchstar-micromanipulator


PatchStar Micromanipulator Demonstration

This is a demonstration of the LBM-7 Scientifica Manual Manipulator, which bridges the gap between course manipulators and micromanipulators. The LBM-7 can be used for Oocyte Recordings, positioning of stimulating electrodes and perfusion manifolds. It includes 7 Axis of movement, including four linea and 3 rotational, optimising placement of your pipettes or other electrodes. 

Further information on the LBM-7 manual manipulator can be found on the Scientifica Website:

www.scientifica.uk.com/products/lbm-7-manual-manipulator

LBM-7 Manual Electrophysiology Manipulator Demo

The SliceScope is a fully motorised fixed stage nosepiece focusing microscope system. It provides an ultra-stable, compact platform with outstanding optics, defining a new bench mark in imaging and electrophysiology research. 

We worked in collaboration with electrophysiologists, to ensure usability and versatility. With their needs in mind we designed the Slicescope with a slim profile, which allows the mounting of a full range of equipment in close proximity. This will often include multiple micromanipulators, stimulating electrodes, temperature control systems and perfusion apparatus. 

The inspired design, together with high quality components guarantees superb images, long term stability and fingertip motorised control. The smart modular design of the SliceScope is ready to accept a wide range of accessories and light sources to best suit your application making it adaptable over time. 

Built around the industry renowned Olympus optics it's compatible with IRDIC, Phase &amp; dodt and oblique contrast. It also features motorised focus and condenser control which allows for optimal Koehler illumination. 

For your most demanding applications, the SliceScope Pro range is a versatile, intuitive and ultra-stable system that can adapt to any evolving needs, making it a cost effective choice for both now and in the future. 

The inspired design, together with high quality components guarantees superb images, long term stability and fingertip motorised control. The smart modular design of the SliceScope is ready to accept a wide range of accessories and light sources to best suit your application making it adaptable over time. 

Built around the industry renowned Olympus optics it's compatible with IRDIC, Phase &amp; dodt and oblique contrast. It also features motorised focus and condenser control which allows for optimal Koehler illumination. 

For your most demanding applications, the SliceScope Pro range is a versatile, intuitive and ultra-stable system that can adapt to any evolving needs, making it a cost effective choice for both now and in the future.

Scientifica SliceScope Electrophysiology Microscope Overview

The PatchStar is an ultra stable, super smooth micromanipulator. With X, Y, Z and a virtual approach axis, this micromanipulator is the perfect choice patch clamp and other wide range of electrophysiological techniques. The PatchStar micromanipulator from Scientifica can be used as a single unit, as a Double PatchStar or combined with others to make a complete micromanipulation electrophysiology workstation.
For further information visit Scientifica here:

www.scientifica.uk.com

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