New Scale Technologies commercially licenses technology, developed at the Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics, for next-generation multi-probe insertion system for acute in vivo electrophysiology recordings
The new Modular Insertion System (MIS) will enable positioning of up to 24 Neuropixels probes, along with microscope modules for visualization and laser modules for optogenetics. Victor, NY – The Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics has selected New Scale...Sending commands to Pathfinder from other applications
New Scale’s Multi-Probe Micromanipulator (MPM) System Pathfinder Software V2.8.2 includes an HTTP server that allows the MPM System to accept commands from third party applications. This can include Matlab scripts. For example, Dr. David Eriksson (Veit Lab,...
Neural Probe with Integrated LEDs Advances in Vivo Opto-Electrophysiology
The NeuroLight Optoelectrode is a customizable electrode for applications including optogenetics where a microdrive, such as the MPM System from New Scale Technologies, is used for fine positioning. These optoelectrodes have recording sites and precisely defined µLEDs...Video: MPM Pathfinder & Neuropixels Trajectory Explorer
This short overview video shows how passing probe location coordinates from New Scale’s MPM Pathfinder software to the open-source Neuropixels Trajectory Explorer software allows researchers to see probe locations in the Allen Institute Common Coordinate...Webinar on Demand: MPM Pathfinder & Neuropixels Trajectory Explorer
Watch this on-demand webinar for a 1-hour demonstration, with question and answer session, about using Pathfinder and Neuropixels Trajectory Explorer, hosted by Ed Friedrich, Life Sciences Business Manager, New Scale Technologies, and Andrew Peters, developer of Neuropixels Trajectory Explorer and Principal Investigator, Peters Lab, University of Oxford Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics.
Webinar: MPM Pathfinder & Neuropixels Trajectory Explorer Demo
This recorded demonstration features a live demonstration of the Neuropixels Trajectory Explorer by its developer, Andrew Peters (Peters Lab, Oxford), in conjunction with the New Scale Multi-Probe Manipulator’s Pathfinder Software. See how to plan trajectories...
Pathfinder V2.8 for MPM Neural Probe Manipulator System Released
Support for integration with open-source trajectory planning and data acquisition apps is the key feature in the latest release of New Scale MPM Pathfinder Software for the MPM Multi-Probe Micromanipulator (MPM) System. New Scale Technologies has announced general...
Design World: Piezos for delicate actuation
Design World published an excellent overview of piezo-based technologies and their applications (April 2023 issue). But how can system designers get started with using piezoelectric motors? When considering using piezoelectric motors, major challenges include: 1....
Christopher Meetze named Sales Manager at New Scale Technologies
Optics industry veteran Christopher Meetze has joined New Scale Technologies as Sales Manager for the company’s standard and custom micropositioning product line, including its M3 modules for embedded motion in commercial and industrial instruments, and its MPM neural...
New Target Images for MPM System Setup
MPM System Setup screen has new target images (calibration blocks) for larger adult mouse and adult rat. The upcoming Pathfinder MPM Software V2.8.5 release for the Multi-Probe Micromanipulator (MPM) System includes two additional target images (also called...
Deisseroth Lab explores link between cardiac physiology and emotional states
Figure from the recent Deisseroth Lab article in Nature: d, Electrode tracks from n = 5 mice (3 ChRmine and 2 control) over 60 recording sessions co-registered to the common Allen Brain Atlas. e, Locations of recorded single units overlaid onto the Allen Brain Atlas....
Use gaming controllers with the MPM System
The upcoming Pathfinder software release for the Multi-Probe Micromanipulator (MPM) System contains a number of features and enhancements* suggested by our users. One such feature is support for Xbox-style gaming controllers (wired, or with Bluetooth or USB wireless...
MPM System supports research into cellular-level mechanisms underlying brain function
Researchers at the Deisseroth Lab at Stanford University use the MPM Multi-Probe Micromanipulator for in-vivo electrophysiology with optogenetic stimulation. They published results in an article, “Cell-type-specific population dynamics of diverse reward computations,”...
Scott Wisotzke Joins New Scale Robotics as Director of Sales
New Scale Technologies has appointed Scott Wisotzke as Director of Sales for its New Scale Robotics division, expanding the division’s sales team to capture opportunities in the fast-growing market for automated metrology in high-mix, small batch manufacturing. Scott...
Video: Robotic cell for circuit board testing uses M3 Smart Stage
M3-LS Smart Stage adds versatility to robotic work cell We’re pleased to share this video by Charlie Peppler, founder of Capnetix, showing the M3-LS Smart stage in action. Capnetix developed this robotic work cell to automate testing of printed circuit boards....
VIDEO: M3 Modules in VR and XR Systems
Embedded motion for virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) applications M3 motion systems solve critical design challenges in extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) applications. They support the demand for...
Allen Institute shares protocol for inserting multiple probes in awake, head-fixed mice
Allen Brain Observatory Neuropixels recording rig, from the paper in Nature Protocols. The label “f” indicates one of the six three-axis New Scale manipulators in the rig. As the creator and supplier of the Multi-Probe Manipulator System (MPM), we often are asked to...
Digi-Key Now Stocking M3 Developer’s Kits
New Scale Technologies’ Digi-Key Supplier Center is a convenient new purchase option for customers worldwide to purchase M3 Micro-Motion Module Developer’s Kits from stock. The New Scale Technologies’ new Digi-Key Supplier Center, a convenient new option...
VIDEO: M3-RS-U2-4.5-360 Rotary Microstage Developer’s Kit
Rotary micropositioning stage is only 12 mm diameter including embedded controller. It offers 360 degrees continuous rotation at up to 1,100 degrees/second with an accuracy of 0.25 degrees.
