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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...
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...
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.
New rotary microstage delivers smallest system size and fastest integration for precision embedded motion in smaller, more powerful instruments
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...
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...
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.
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: ...
Micro Technology Group Now USA-Wide Distributor of M3 Smart Stages and Micro Motion Modules
Building on a long-time technical sales and support relationship, Micro Technology Group has an expanded territory and is now shipping New Scale M3 products from stock
Manipulator mounting kit supports Neuropixels 2.0 (alpha phase) probes
Compact Multi-Probe Micromanipulator (MPM) System allows neuroscience researchers to quickly and precisely position multiple Neuropixels 2.0 (alpha phase) probes for neural recording New Scale Technologies has announced a probe mounting kit for Neuropixels 2.0 probes...
New Virtual Coordinate System (VCS) Software Simplifies Highly Accurate Positioning of Multiple Silicon Neural Probes Within a Common Stereotactic Coordinate Space
New software for planning, simulation and execution automatically calculates manipulator alignment based on desired probe trajectories. Fast, accurate and reliable setup of neural recording experiments improves productivity, frees more time for data collection.
Miniature piezo smart stage now available at Digi-Key and Mouser
Precision linear microstage with embedded controller is a compact, easy-to-integrate motion system with 15 mm travel and >100 gram load capacity
New Scale Robotics Launched
New division targets industrial automation distributors and end users of smart grippers for small collaborative robots; solutions address the fast-growing collaborative robotics market and the need for agile automation, or rapid deployment and re-deployment in the factory with minimum engineering effort.
Neural probe positioning system featured in WSJ
Article shows New Scale’s micropositioning technology at work in the lab | The Allen Institute for Brain Science was featured in the June 15 Wall Street Journal article, “The Quest to Decode the Brain.” Micropositioning expertise from New Scale Technologies…
Newest M3-LS Linear Smart Stage has longer travel, higher load capacity for embedded microscopes, other precision micro positioning tasks
Latest addition to “all-in-one” microstage stage family moves >100 gram loads with 500 nm resolution over 15 mm travel
Miniature beam steering, mirror positioning developers’ kits now available for purchase at Digi-Key and Mouser
Rotary piezoelectric smart stages with embedded controllers make the system smaller, easier to use than galvo systems
New Multi-Probe Micromanipulator (MPM) System Maximizes Productivity and Precision during Acute In-Vivo Recording
Developed with leading researchers, the MPM System is the first micromanipulator optimized for silicon probe insertion and independent, automated positioning of five or more probes simultaneously.
