Neuroscience Blog

Updates on what’s happening in the world of micropositioning for neuroscience research.


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

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...

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.

New Target Images for MPM System Setup

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...
Use gaming controllers with the MPM System

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...
Big Science. Big Data. Big Discoveries.

Big Science. Big Data. Big Discoveries.

NEUROSCIENCE 2022 WRAP-UP By David Henderson, CEO It was great to be in-person for Neuroscience 2022, and to see first-hand the amazing work being done by our partners and customers around the world. The MPM Micro-Manipulator System was shown at four booths: New Scale...