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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 Probes
VIDEO – MPM Probe Mount NP2a and Alignment Fixture In case you missed it – here is a recording of the live demo presented by Aaron Solomon, MPM Project Manager, showing the MPM Probe Mount and Alignment Fixture. This hardware simplifies mounting of...
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 probes
Compact Multi-Probe Micromanipulator (MPM) System allows neuroscience researchers to quickly and precisely position multiple Neuropixels 2.0 probes for neural recording New Scale Technologies has announced a probe mounting kit for Neuropixels 2.0 probes (alpha phase)...
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
100 million random moves: New lifetime spec for rotary micro stage with integral controller
M3-RS-U rotary micro stage features smallest system size, fastest integration, and now longer life for embedded motion in industrial and medical instruments
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…
VIDEO: M3-RS-U-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.
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.
