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.

Eclipse Ni series upright microscope – Nikon

Modular research microscope
For high-precision observations

Nikon’s ECLIPSE Ni series of upright microscopes has been designed for the most demanding research laboratories, with a unique combination of modularity, optical precision and ease of use.
Thanks to its scalable design, the Ni can be adapted to a wide range of applications – from clinical observations to advanced analyses in neuroscience or cell biology – while ensuring exceptional image quality.

Features of the Nikon Eclipse Ni upright microscope

Nikon Ni-L

  • Upgradeable entry-level upright microscope for routine applications
  • Ideal for academic institutions or laboratories on a budget
  • Compatible with CFI60 objectives for superior image quality
  • Robust, easy-to-use design with upgrade options
  • Suitable for brightfield, phase contrast, polarisation and basic fluorescence observations
  • Compatible with Nikon cameras for digital documentation
  • Stable platform with excellent value for money

Nikon Ni-U

  • Manual modular platform for customisable configurations
  • CFI60 infinity-corrected lenses with high-contrast optics
  • Ergonomic, low-torque focusing system
  • High-intensity LED or halogen illumination as required
  • Compatible with brightfield, darkfield, DIC, fluorescence and polarisation methods
  • Grouped controls for intuitive use
  • Ergonomics optimised for long-term observations
  • Compatible with Nikon DS digital cameras for high-speed image acquisition

Nikon Ni-E

  • Motorised platform with fully automated settings
  • Integrated motors for Z-axis, turret, filter changer, DIC mirror, etc.
  • NIS-Elements software control for complex protocols or chaining
  • Perfect for high-precision imaging, z-stack, time-lapse or multi-channel microscopy
  • Position sensors for precise feedback and maximum reproducibility
  • Light management optimised for fluorescence
  • Advanced connectivity for integration into imaging workflows

Description of the ECLIPSE Ni upright microscope

The ECLIPSE Ni range comprises modular upright microscopes optimised for biomedical research and complex analyses. Offering a stable and scalable platform, it meets the requirements of the most diverse applications – from simple brightfield to multi-channel fluorescence microscopy.

The Ni-L model provides an ideal, scalable base for low-budget facilities, while the Ni-U offers high-precision manual control. The Ni-E offers full automation, perfect for advanced imaging protocols. CFI60 optical components ensure razor-sharp images, even with large-diameter lenses. Compatibility with NIS-Elements software makes it a complete solution for capture, analysis and documentation.

Applications

  • Histological observations using brightfield or various contrasts
  • Multi-wavelength fluorescence microscopy
  • Time-lapse imaging, z-stack acquisition and 3D analysis
  • Applications in neurobiology, cell biology and immunology
  • Compatible with multi-camera configurations or automated analysis stations

ECLIPSE Ni/Ci brochure

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