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.

P2000 horizontal stretchers SUTTER INSTRUMENT

TheP-2000 laser stretcher from Sutter Instrument can be used to manufacture ultra-fine (diameter < 0.03 µm) patch pipettes, microelectrodes or optical fibres with exceptional precision. Using a durable CO₂ laser (>10 years), it stretches quartz, borosilicate or aluminosilicate glass without mechanical contact. Its programmable parameters (laser power, beam width, speed and pulling force) and memory for 100 programmes ensure maximum flexibility. Ideal for patch-clamping, micro-injection, mass spectrometry or near-field microscopy, it offers optimum control for advanced laboratory applications.

Features of the P2000 SUTTER INSTRUMENT

  • Horizontal stretcher to obtain electrodes with a tip diameter of less than 0.03 µm
  • Stretches quartz, borosilicate glass and aluminosilicate glass pipettes
  • CO2 laser heat source
  • Laser lifetime in excess of 10 years
  • Suitable for stretching microelectrodes, patch pipettes or ejection pipettes
  • Programmable parameters include: laser power, beam width, movement speed, delay and pulling force
  • Easy programming: stores up to 100 programs, shows last program modification.

Applications

  • Patch-clamp, intracellular recording
  • Micro-injection
  • Scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM)
  • Mass spectrometry
  • Nanospray-type fibre stretching
  • Near-field scanning optical microscopy (NSOM)
  • Optical fibre stretching

Documentation

P2000 Sutter Instrument brochure

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Manual Brochure P2000 Sutter Instrument

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