Scientifica SliceScope Pro 1000 electrophysiology system

The SliceScope Pro 1000 from Scientifica is a full electrophysiology system for dual or single patch clamp recording. The system includes the SliceScope microscope, a motorised XY translation stage, two PatchStar manipulators and adjustable Post and Platform mounting systems for the manipulators and sample. It is available in multiple configurations for in vivo and in vitro electrophysiology, with options for fluorescent and confocal imaging.

The system can be used in conjunction with a wide range of illumination techniques including IR-DIC, Dodt and oblique contrasting as well as epifluorescence. It can be upgraded in the future for multiphoton imaging studies if experimental requirements change.

The product incorporates a modular design which is flexible and easy to use. It allows users to wield high levels of control over the microscope, manipulators and mounting platforms from two easy-to-use user consoles. The slim profile allows easy placement of equipment in close proximity to the sample, and its light path design is based on established optics, enabling a wide range of observation methods.

The ultrastable, low-noise Patchstar micromanipulators have 20 nm resolution for absolute positioning control and less than 1 µm drift in 2 h for long-term experiments. The Post and Platform mounting systems are fully adjustable and made from high-quality steel and aluminium.