Scientifica SliceScope Pro 3000 electrophysiology system

The SliceScope Pro 3000 electrophysiology system from Scientifica is a fixed microscope imaging system designed for in vitro electrophysiology and capable of accommodating advanced imaging, such as two-photon and confocal imaging. The system consists of a SliceScope, a motorised movable top plate, two micromanipulators (Patchstars or Microstars), two control devices (Patchpad, Control Cube or Joystick) and a sample plate and slice recording kit.

The motorised movable top plate offers a large mounting area with 25 mm of smooth motorised XY movement. Up to 50 memory positions can be stored via the control hardware, to enable swift return to identified interest areas. The platform, with incorporated mounting carriages, gives flexibility for positioning manipulators and other equipment. There are also options for fluorescent microscopy and a variety of contrast techniques. Move the platform beneath the fixed microscope while maintaining patches for easy access to the samples.

Benefits include a fixed platform for long-term imaging and electrophysiology, a slimline upright microscope and super-smooth Patchstar micromanipulators with 20 nm resolution for absolute positioning power. The product is suitable for network studies as users can add extra manipulators to the large top plate to enable recordings from more than two electrodes for complex neuronal studies. The focus, condenser, translation stage and micromanipulators can be controlled from any of the remote control options. Alternatively, Scientifica’s LinLab software can be used to control all the company’s motorised components and heating and perfusion elements.