Microscopy

MICRO MÉCANIQUE offers a comprehensive range of microscopy solutions, cameras, lenses, lighting, motorised stages, incubation chambers and accessories. We support you from selection to installation, including training and maintenance, to optimise your observations and protocols, from teaching laboratories to advanced research.

Electrophysiology & Neuroscience

For over 35 years, MICRO MÉCANIQUE SAS has been supporting researchers and laboratories in neuroscience, electrophysiology and optogenetics. We offer a comprehensive range of equipment (amplifiers, micromanipulators, microinjection systems, etc.) and comprehensive support: advice, installation, training and maintenance throughout France.

SOM Simple Moving Microscope SUTTER INSTRUENT

Sutter Instrument’s SOM (Son of MOM®) open stand microscope is a compact and simple platform dedicated to in vitro and in vivo experiments, offering robotic positioning of the objective via a motorised manipulator (MP-285/MPC-385).

Inspired by the MOM® microscope, it maximises the space under the objective, essential for patch-clamp or multi-cell applications, while using Multi-Link™ software to automatically coordinate the positioning of recording and stimulation pipettes.

The IR LED OCC condenser and configurable excitation port ensure optimal illumination and adaptive flexibility.

Features of the SOM open stand microscope

  • Based on an MP-285 or MPC-385 motorised manipulator, controlled X, Y, Z
  • Allows rapid robotic positioning of the objective (no heavy motorised stage)
  • Ideal for switching between in vivo and in vitro without reconfiguration
  • Transmitted IR illumination + epifluorescent fluorescence via 2-position filter cube
  • C-mount excitation port with cage assembly for additional sources
  • Mobile IR LED OCC condenser synchronised with microscope movement
  • Free Multi-Link™ software for synchronised pipette and objective positioning

Technical specifications of the SOM open stand microscope

Caractéristique Valeur
Positioning mode X, Y, Z robotics via MP-285/MPC-385
Mobile lens Can be moved without a heavy turntable
Illumination Transmitted IR (LED + IR-compatible CCD), epifluorescence, optional OCC condenser
Filter cube 2 positions, one IR passage possible
Excitement port C-mount thread + adaptable cage holes for multiple sources
Software Multi-Link™ (free), integrates motion manipulator and lenses
Compatible manipulator MP-285, MP-225, MP-385, MPC-200 (USB controller)
Versions SOM-T (MT-75T), SOM-XT (MT-75XT), MP-225, MP-285 or 4-axis QUAD configurations
Options OCC LED condenser, CAM, camera, TLED+ white illumination

Applications

  • In vivo and in vitro patch-clamp experiments with optimised positioning
  • Transmitted IR and fluorescence imaging on live cells or slices
  • Photostimulation via adaptable excitation port
  • Multi-cell, multi-pipette workflow thanks to robotic coupling

Documentation

SOM microscope flyer

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