Scientifica MicroStar Micromanipulator
The ultimate motorised micromanipulator for network studies and long-term recordings on small cells and dendrites.
A motorised micromanipulator with three axes of mechanical movement and a further virtual ‘approach’ axis, designed for intricate in vitro electrophysiology recordings. Record from multiple points simultaneously and determine connections between cells and subcellular structures, thanks to the slimline design. The electrical and audible quietness of the MicroStar makes it perfect for sensitive recordings, such as single channel recordings.
Product benefits
Suitable for multipoint network studies
The slimline micromanipulator
Designed for network experiments, the slimline design of the MicroStar means multiple manipulators can be placed around a single sample. By patching multiple cells simultaneously, connections between cells can be identified and data can be collected faster. The compact design is also ideal for setups with limited space.
Intuitive control options and software
Operate the MicroStar via our ergonomically designed remote control options or through our specially designed LinLab software.
You can fully customise and control the speed, memory positions, and step control, depending on your research demands. Two speed settings provide exceptional positioning control and can be toggled at the flick of a switch; fast speed for coarse positioning, and patch speed for making the patch. The speed of each setting can also be adjusted within LinLab. Memory positions held on the controller or LinLab software can return the manipulator to a specific cell of interest if you need to replace your pipette mid-experiment.
The angle of the 4th virtual approach axis can be viewed or manually set in LinLab. It is automatically calculated using a built-in angle sensor, ensuring the required angle is achieved for accuracy and ease-of-use. LinLab also enables the approach angle to be replicated on the same micromanipulator, or on others on the same system, once the ideal approach angle has been achieved.
Testimonials
Scientifica services for this product
Layer V pyramidal neurons in the V1 cortex acquired on a multipatch setup by Dr. Hovy Wong in the lab of Dr. Jesper Sjöström.
Applications
- Patch clamp electrophysiology
- In vivo electrophysiology
- Neural probe positioning
- Multielectrode recordings
- Microinjection
- Extracellular/field recordings
- Intracellular/whole cell recordings
- Two-electrode voltage clamp
- Stimulation electrode
- Picospritzer
- Electrical engineering experiments
- Cell interaction studies
- Mechanical studies
- Scanning ion conductance microscopy
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