Jan 30, 2023 | Blogs, Neuroscience Blog
A paper provides convincing evidence for the benefits of inserting silicon probes slowly into the brain for acute neural recording. The New Scale MPM Multi-Probe Micromanipulator System enables slow, smooth, and fully programmable insertion speeds.
Jan 12, 2023 | News, Top News
M3-RS-U2 Rotary Smart Stage brings M3 Smart Stage advantages – high positioning resolution, smallest size, low power, fastest integration – to system designers needing precision embedded motion at lower cost in their compact instruments for high-volume production...
Nov 16, 2022 | News
New Scale Technologies’ Susan Henderson demonstrates a micro motion module at the company’s 20th anniversary open house. Watch the 30-second video for additional highlights. New Scale Technologies celebrated its 20th anniversary in October 2022 with...
Oct 31, 2022 | Blogs, Neuroscience Blog, Videos
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...
Aug 31, 2022 | News
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...
Jul 13, 2022 | Videos
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...
Jul 12, 2022 | Blogs, Neuroscience Blog
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...
Jun 13, 2022 | News
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...
Jun 8, 2022 | Blogs, Neuroscience Blog
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...
May 27, 2022 | Application Notes, Blogs, Neuroscience Blog
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...
May 19, 2022 | News, Top News
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...
May 18, 2022 | Blogs, Neuroscience Blog
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?...
Apr 7, 2022 | Blogs, Neuroscience Blog, Top News
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.
Mar 28, 2022 | Blogs, Neuroscience Blog
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...
Mar 24, 2022 | Blogs, Micro Motion Blog, Videos
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...
Mar 11, 2022 | Blogs, Neuroscience Blog
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.
Feb 14, 2022 | Micro Motion Blog
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...
Feb 9, 2022 | News
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...
Feb 4, 2022 | News
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...
Jan 13, 2022 | Application Notes, Blogs, Micro Motion Blog, Top News
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.
