Instruments collection
A collection of the microscopes in the MCF
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| Title | Type | Last modified | Description | ref_title | Image | |
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| Abberior STEDYCON | Tiles-Seite | Oct 31, 2025 03:07 PM | The Abberior STEDYCON is mounted on our Olympus IX81 microscope. The STEDYCON module contains four exitation laser lines and an additional depletion laser (750nm) for STED superresolution imaging. | Abberior STEDYCON | ||
| Leica SP8 Lightning | Tiles-Seite | Dec 01, 2025 09:57 AM | Point-scanning confocal microscope for imaging fixed and live samples with high-resolution. | Leica SP8 Lightning | ||
| Leica Stellaris 8 | Tiles-Seite | Jun 10, 2025 11:07 AM | Point-scanning confocal microscope for imaging fixed and live samples with high-resolution. | Leica Stellaris 8 | ||
| Miltenyi LaVision Ultramicroscope II | Tiles-Seite | Aug 08, 2025 01:57 PM | The Miltenyi LaVision Ultramicroscope II is a lightsheet microscope that can be used for fast 3D imaging of large cleared specimens. | Miltenyi LaVision Ultramicroscope II | ||
| Olympus IX81 | Tiles-Seite | Oct 31, 2025 03:04 PM | The Olympus IX81 is a motorized inverted fluorescence microscope. It supports transmitted light and fluorescence imaging with multiple filter configurations, allowing observation of fixed specimens. With the attached Abberrior STEDYCON module, also superresolution imaging is possible. The motorized stage and focus control enable automated image acquisition for multi-position experiments. Although an older model, the IX81 remains a dependable system for everyday microscopy tasks. | Olympus IX81 | ||
| Visitron Visicope | Tiles-Seite | Oct 31, 2025 02:40 PM | The Visitron VisiScope system with Homogenizer is a high-end fluorescence imaging platform optimized for live-cell imaging and larger volume acquisitions. Integrated with a homogenizer for uniform illumination across the field of view, the system ensures consistent excitation intensity. The microscope supports widefield and spinning disk confocal imaging with sensitive sCMOS cameras at high speed. | Visitron Visicope | ||
| Zeiss Axioscan.Z1 | Tiles-Seite | Dec 01, 2025 09:43 AM | The Zeiss Axioscan.Z1 is a high-performance, fully automated slide scanner designed for high-throughput whole slide imaging. It supports brightfield and fluorescence widefield modalities, offering up to 100-slide capacity for uninterrupted batch scanning. Its flexible configuration supports multiple fluorescent channels and advanced autofocus routines, making it ideal for digital pathology, research, and education. The intuitive software interface ensures seamless workflow integration, from slide loading to data management and export. | Zeiss Axioscan.Z1 | ||
| Zeiss CellDiscoverer 7 | Tiles-Seite | Dec 01, 2025 09:59 AM | High-content screen widefield fluorescence microscope for automated imaging of several multi-well plates, equipped with plate loader robotics. The incubation chamber allows for temperature and CO2 control to provide optimal conditions for live cell imaging. | Zeiss CellDiscoverer 7 | ||
| Zeiss Crossbeam 550 | Tiles-Seite | Dec 01, 2025 09:46 AM | High-resolution FIB-SEM system for 2D and 3D imaging of biological and material samples. Equipped with SE, BSE, EsB, Inlens, and STEM detectors, it enables flexible contrast modes for surface, compositional, ultrastructural, and transmission imaging. The integrated Capella FIB column allows for precise milling and volume imaging at nanometer resolution. Ideal for volume electron microscopy, transmission analysis of thin samples, and correlative workflows. | Zeiss Crossbeam 550 | ||
| Zeiss LSM980 with Airyscan 2 | Tiles-Seite | Nov 05, 2025 12:43 PM | The Zeiss LSM 980 with Airyscan 2 is a state-of-the-art confocal laser scanning microscope designed for cutting-edge imaging in biomedical and life sciences research. Featuring the advanced Airyscan 2 detector, the system delivers super-resolution imaging beyond the diffraction limit while maintaining high sensitivity and speed. Its unique multiplexed detection enables fast, gentle imaging of live samples with enhanced resolution and signal-to-noise ratio. The LSM 980 supports a wide spectral range, seamless multi-channel acquisition, and precise Z-stack and 3D imaging, making it ideal for complex, dynamic biological systems. Combined with intuitive ZEN software and seamless integration of environmental control and automation, the LSM 980 provides unparalleled flexibility and performance for both fixed and live-cell imaging. | Zeiss LSM980 with Airyscan 2 | ||
| Zeiss Observer.Z1 | Tiles-Seite | Dec 01, 2025 10:06 AM | Widefield fluorescence microscope for live cell imaging and fixed samples. Dual cam supports acquisition of two channels in parallel. The incubation chamber allows for temperature and CO2 control to provide optimal conditions for live cell imaging. | Zeiss Observer.Z1 |