Scientifica PatchStar Micromanipulator

"The compact shape of the PatchStar made it simple for me to install onto my existing rig. The movements of the PatchStar feel very smooth and the Control Cube allows me to easily gauge and adjust the speed of movement."

"The success rate of my outside-out patch clamp recordings significantly increased to over 90% or even 100%.”

“We selected PatchStar micromanipulators for the combination of high precision, stability and competitive price.”

“The PatchStar is the new standard. After 6-months of use, we are still truly impressed by the stability.”

"Since discovering the PatchStar, we have upgraded all of our nanoindentation setups to include it. The long travel range and high stability of the manipulator help us to reliably perform indentation measurements on a wide variety of samples without needing to make adjustments to the setup. This allows us to spend more time collecting data."

"I started using the Patchstar system 10 years ago to perform in vivo dual recordings in Drosophila. Stability, versatility, and reliability are features we can’t compromise on; the Patchstar manipulators have certainly delivered. They now feature in all of the lab's electrophysiology rigs."

"I would say that it is an incredibly stable and silent micro-manipulator which allows long-lasting recordings without mechanical drift or electrical noise."

"We purchased our first PatchStar because we liked the design and appreciated its excellent handling properties. It has been a great tool for our patch clamp experiments, which is why we have purchased nine other PatchStars since"

"The PatchStar is much more stable, faster, and easier to use than my previous micromanipulator – very user friendly. Its movements are very smooth and it is easy to control via the Control Cube (I am mainly using it to do patch-clamp on muscle cells in C. elegans and zebrafish). Definitely a most welcome improvement of my setup!“

“We replaced an old faulty micromanipulator with the Patchstar with the aim of performing voltage clamp measurements on HEK293 cells. The Patchstar has performed very well, it is easy to use and very stable during the course of our measurements. A definite improvement to our setup!”

"Our research group has used the Scientifica PatchStar for many years and find it to be reliable, easy and intuitive to use for visually guided patch clamp. It gives us the fine control we need for patching multiple cells and maintaining those seals over long recordings."

"I get on great with the Scientifica PatchStars – I’ve been using them for years and they’re really robust. I’ve just brought another one in my growing lab!”

"They are incredibly precise and easy to use, really user friendly"

"The delivery of our PatchStar microinjection system was quick and uncomplicated, despite Brexit. The convincing product quality and the prompt and competent support from the Scientifica team in UK characterize a very individual and pleasant cooperation."