Positioning system for high-resolution imaging, measurement and documentation of cell growth below 1 micrometer
Laboratory / Analytics

782409:002.24

High-precision analysis of cell growth in the µm range

For use in optical observation of minute changes in the micrometer range, the design of a high-precision linear axis is adapted to the customer's application. By precisely moving a camera and holding positions, an optical image recognition system can measure minute changes and provide feedback to other integrated systems.

Ideal for focus adjustment when monitoring cell growth

Measurement of growth rates in the submicrometer range with 0.8 µm through the smallest positioning increments

High-resolution visual documentation of minimal cell changes due to absolute stability

Absolutely consistent quality at high throughput up to 50 mm/s due to the extremely robust and durable design

Very long lifetime and cost-optimized design due to stepper motor in microstepping mode

Optionally expandable:

Customizable for further travels and various test objects
Configurable for clean room ISO 14644-1 (up to class 1 on request)
Different motor variants: DC motor or stepper motor
Optional with pre-configured controller incl. exemplary software for immediate use

Individual extensions and customizations

Engineering services include the fitting of the systems to your structure and the desired controlls. Furthermore, we develop prototypes and like to adapt the systems to the environmental requirements of your application particle emission, radiation, temperature, precision special parts manufacturing, working height, collision protection, safety concept, compensation factor and filter, sensor mounting, brake, decoupling, special lubrication, special colors, holders, adapters, special motors with pharmaceutical approval, comprehensive documentation, test protocoll, llife cycle tests

Application areas

Cell monitoring, growth analysis, incubation, fertility therapy, sensors and imaging systems for analytics, cancer research, in vitro diagnostics, high-throughput screening, spectroscopy, real-time analytics, cell analytics

Specifications

782409:002.24		Z_DC	Z _SM
Travel	[mm; deg]	20	20
Repeatability unidirectional	[µm; deg]	± 0.8	± 1.4
Repeatability bidirectional	[µm; deg]	± 2	± 3
Positioning speed	[mm/s; deg/s]	25	7.5
Max. load	[N]	30	70
Drive		DC-Motor	Stepper Motor
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