MPM System: Pathfinder Software with trajectory planning and data acquisition apps
NEUROSCIENCE 2022 SNEAK PREVIEW – MPM PATHFINDER The integration of the MPM Multi-Probe Micromanipulator System’s Pathfinder Software with trajectory planning and data acquisition apps with will allow you to simulate, plan, execute, debug and repeat your...
Bruce Hayward named COO at New Scale Technologies
New Scale Technologies has named Bruce Hayward to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer at the high-tech motion systems design and manufacturing company near Rochester, NY. Hayward brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in manufacturing...How New Scale Technologies helps organizations like yours
Take 90 seconds to learn about the business benefits of partnering with New Scale Technologies, and leveraging our expertise in embedded motion systems to improve your products. Learn more What’s in an M3 Smart Module? Standard and special-order M3 Modules...
Optogenetics: Lighting up the brain enables surprising discoveries
Image credit: Laser Focus World / Travis Babola A recent article in Laser Focus World explains the basics of optogenetics and describes newer techniques, like single-cell and holographic optogenetics, that allow neuroscientists to give every cell its own code and to...
New Scale Technologies Achieves ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 Certifications
New Scale Technologies, Inc. has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management systems and also ISO 13485:2016 certification for its quality management systems specifically related to the manufacturing of medical devices. “ISO 9001:2015...
Neural Probe Trajectory Planning and Automated Insertion
Obtaining successful in-vivo electrophysiological recordings with silicon neural probes requires a set of carefully executed activities which include: Careful planning of the optimum insertion path. Accurate placement of the probe to enter the brain at the designated...
Using Probe Mount 1AS and Alignment Fixture with Neuropixels 1.0 Probes
By clamping as far back from the probe shank as possible, the MPM Probe Mount 1As allows researchers to maximize the density of probes in multi-probe neural recording experiments. Mount Maximizes Density of Neuropixels 1.0 Probes in Multi-Probe Recording New Scale’s...
New Scale Launches Miniature Smart Stage for High-Volume Product Applications
New Scale’s newest M3-LS Smart Stage is a cost-effective solution for precision embedded motion in high-volume product applications. M3-LS-U2-8 Linear Smart Stage delivers rapid, cost-effective integration of embedded motion into precision instruments designed for...See the MPM System live at the Allen Institute
New Scale Technologies’ micro-manipulators at the Allen Institute (photos by the Allen Institute) Are you interested in learning about multi-probe experimental techniques with Neuropixels probes… from the experts in extracellular electrophysiology recording?...
Optogenetics and the Multi-Probe Micromanipulator
Optogenetics has progressed rapidly from its beginnings in 2005, thanks in part to advances in supporting fields including photonics and micro-mechatronics. The MPM Micromanipulator is unique in its ability to simultaneously position multiple silicon probes and optical fibers for optogenetics.
SPIE publication explores photonics and the brain
The Jan/Feb 2022 issue of Photonics Focus, a publication of the international society for optics and photonics (SPIE), examines multiple perspectives on photonics and the brain. Several articles suggest future applications for silicon probes, beyond their current use...Video: M3-LS Linear Smart Stage Applications
Embedded motion for spectroscopy, microscopy and manipulation This video demonstrates a variety of applications using M3-LS Linear Smart Stages to embed compact, closed-loop linear motion. This smart micro stage puts very precise motion in the palm of your hand so you...
Multi-Probe Micromanipulator helps researchers explore fMRI connectivity
An article in Nature Communications describes how researchers in Italy combined neural manipulations, resting-state fMRI and in vivo electrophysiology (using the New Scale MPM Multi-Probe Micromanipulator) to probe how inactivation of a cortical node causally affects brain-wide fMRI coupling in the mouse.
New White Paper: Embedded Motion Solves Extended Reality (XR) Challenges
New Scale Technologies has released a new white paper describing the use of M3 Smart Modules – or “embedded micro motion devices” – in systems for extended reality (XR) applications. Embedded micro motion devices are solving challenges that are...New Scale Patents “Pseudo Voltage Control” for Piezoelectric Motion Systems
The company’s 22nd patent improves speed control and reduces power consumption over a wide range of input voltages for piezoelectric motors Victor, NY – Feb. 9, 2022 – New Scale Technologies has been issued its 22nd patent for micro motion system technology and...Dr. Qin Xu Named VP Engineering for New Scale Technologies
Victor, NY – Feb. 4, 2022 – New Scale Technologies has promoted Dr. Qin Xu to Vice President of Engineering. Dr. Xu has more than 20 years of experience in electromechanical systems engineering and engineering management. A key member of the company’s...
Embedded Motion Speeds Development of New NGS Instruments for DNA Sequencing
To achieve the goals of higher throughput and lower costs, NGS instrument developers are using smaller samples, parallel sequencing, and more automation. These factors necessitate miniaturization and distributed control of the photonics subsystems used in DNA sequencing instruments.
Using the Probe Mount and Alignment Fixture with Neuropixels 2.0 (alpha phase) Probes
How to use the alignment fixture The alignment fixture simplifies mounting of Neuropixels probes onto the MPM Multi-Probe Micromanipulator and other manipulators*. This recording of the live demo shows the use of the Alignment Fixture with two different probe mounts: ...
