Custom optical scanning microscope
Turnkey systems for various detection methods
A system taylored to fit your needs!
You plan to implement an optical technique to investigate micro- and nanostructures? We offer customized hardware for your lab!
During our own longstanding experimental work in the area of Brillouin light scattering microscopy, we constructed and continuously improved several scanning microscopes in various labs all over the world . THATec Innovation will bring this experience to your lab.
We customize our hardware according to your experimental scenario: detection technique, positioning system, high-frequency or dc probes to contact your sample, …? No problem! Tell us your requirements, we will select the optimal hardware for you and will set it up right where it belongs: in your lab!
Moreover, our software module for microscopy offers autofocus routines, long-time position stabilization and fully automated 2D scans. Get in touch with us and get your customized THATec Innovation optical scanning microscope now.
Prices starting from
37.100 EUR
includes:
- setup of the microscope system on-site
- positioning system
- 100x/0.75 objective
- design and setup of the optical beam path from the laser to the detector (required optics are not included)
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Specifications
| Version | High precision | High load & large travel | Large travel & high precision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical properties | |||
| Laser wavelength range | 400 - 800 nm (laser not included) | ||
| Max. laser beam diameter | 8 mm | ||
| Objective | Magnification: 100x, NA: 0.75, Working distance: 4 mm | ||
| Spotsize (@532 nm) | ≈ 430 nm | ||
| LED sample illumination | 900 mW @ 655 nm (for laser wavelengths < 590 nm) | ||
| 630 mW @ 860 nm (for laser wavelengths > 590 nm) | |||
| Camera specs | 1280 px x 1024 px, 60 fps, 10-bit ADC, Monochromatic | ||
| Camera - Field of view | ≈ 65 µm x 50 µm | ||
| Camera connector | USB 3 | ||
| Focus sensor | Included | ||
| 2nd viewport | Yes, lower magnification for electrical contacting and sample overview | ||
| 2nd viewport - Field of view | ≈ 1.2 mm x 1 mm | ||
| Automatic transition between viewports | no | yes (requires thaTEC:Microscopy software) | |
| 3D Positioning system | |||
| Type | 3D Piezo stack (open-loop) | Integrated x-y-stage plus z-stage | Linear motor stages |
| Travel range in x-y-direction | 100 µm | 90 mm | 160 mm x 50 mm |
| Travel range in z-direction | 100 µm | 4.8 mm | |
| Manual positioners travel | 13 mm (x,y), 10 mm (z) | - | |
| Min. incremental motion (x,y) | < 1 nm | 50 nm | 1 nm |
| Min. incremental motion (z) | < 1 nm | 60 nm | |
| Maximum centered load (without probe station) | 30 N | 96 N | 51 N |
| Further specifications | |||
| Sample mount diameter | 16 mm | ||
| Rec. max. sample size | 20 mm x 20 mm | ||
| Mounting options | Optical tables with M6 holes on 25 mm centers or 1/4”-20 mounting holes on 1” centers | ||
| Laser input/output height | 40 - 120 mm | ||
| Dimensions | 525 mm x 320 mm x 480 mm | ||
| On-site service visit & training | Included: 4 days, worldwide | ||
| Prices starting from: | 37.100 EUR | 52.700 EUR | 56.900 EUR |
| Add-ons and options | |||
| Add-on: thaTEC:Microscopy software | |||
| Fully automated image acquisition and sample positioning | |||
| Auto focus routines via the camera image and/or via the probing laser beam | |||
| Active long-time position stabilization via pattern recognition routines | |||
| Automated scanning of user-defined regions | |||
| Automated movement along user-defined trajectories | |||
| Smart sample finder: Transistion between viewport along user-defined trajectory | |||
| Full integration into the lab automation framework thaTEC:OS | |||
| Add-on: Probe station | |||
| RF probes | compatible with customized GR-style probes from GGB (probes not included) | ||
| Frequency range | DC to 40/50/67 GHz (depending on probe model) | ||
| Max. number of RF probes | 2, each manually 3D positionable | ||
| Travel range | 10 mm (all directions) | 13 mm in x-y-direction, 6 mm in z-direction | |
| Add-on: Electromagnet | |||
| Electromagnet | Compatible with: GMW 5403, GMW 5403FG, GMW 5480EG (not included)} | ||
| Maximum field | ≈800 mT | ||
| Railing system for magnet | Included, to move the electromagnet and get easy access to the sample | ||
| Low-temperature option (4 K) | |||
| Coming soon... | |||
