Light Microscopy Products & Reviews
Light microscopes or optical microscopes are used to visualize microscale objects under magnification, including cells, clinical specimens and materials. Lab equipment for light microscopy includes confocal microscopes, fluorescence microscopes, zoom and stereo microscopes. Microscope slides and imaging reagents are available for visualizing samples, as well as various microscope stages and incubators for large or temperature-sensitive samples. Find the best light microscopes in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.
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Organoid Analysis Module
The Organoid Analysis Module for the CytoSMART Omni systems is an advanced machine-learning algorithm for robust organoid quantification, tracking, and analysis.
Orion Multiplex Imaging Instrument
RareCyte, IncThe Orion Platform delivers spatial biology and cellular phenotyping at a speed and resolution needed for translation from research to the clinic. It utilizes single round immunofluorescence staining and imaging of standard FFPE or fresh frozen tissue to deliver subcellular quantitation of biomarker targets across a whole slide in only a few hours. Combining speed and resolution with the additional benefits of industry-stan…
CyteFinder II Imaging Instrument
RareCyte, IncCyteFinder II Instruments are high speed, whole slide imaging systems with options for liquid biopsy analysis and multiplexed tissue imaging. Choose between the CyteFinder II with CytePicker® module for single cell or tissue micro-region retrieval, or the CyteFinder II HT for unattended scanning up to 80 slides at a time. High speed, multi-channel systems optimized for rare-cell detection and analysis Integrated m…
Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ RaptIR™ FTIR Microscope
Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ RaptIR+™ FTIR Microscope offers precision and agility to help streamline sample analysis by quickly generating actionable results. Homing in on the intricacies of a sample to find the answer you need is often a lengthy and difficult process. Any amount of time saved while searching for the solution makes a world of difference in delivering results.
AIRsight
Shimadzu CorporationThe AIRsight Infrared/Raman Microscope is a unique microscope that combines both infrared and Raman spectroscopy into a single instrument, offering complementary molecular information. This system can be connected to Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometers including the IRTracer-100, the IRXross, and the IRAffinity-1series. The AIRsight significantly enhances analytical efficiency by streamlining all process…
NucSpot Nuclear Stains
BiotiumCell membrane-impermeant, nuclear-specific counterstains. Suitable for fixed cells or staining dead cells in live cultures. Available in a variety of colors from green to near-infrared (near-IR).
TrueBlack Lipofuscin Autofluorescence Quencher
BiotiumThis unique reagent quenches lipofuscin autofluorescence in tissue sections for immunofluorescence staining and can also help to reduce autofluorescence from other sources like extracellular matrix.
TrueBlack IF Background Suppressor System (Permeabilizing)
BiotiumA buffer set that blocks non-specific antibody binding as well as direct interaction of fluorescent dyes on antibodies with cells or tissue sections.
Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iN5 FTIR Microscope
Thermo Fisher ScientificQuickly identify unknown materials and contaminants that may affect product quality. The Thermo Scientific Nicolet iN5 FTIR Microscope provides rapid identification with point-and-shoot simplicity. The no-nonsense workflow requires only a few short steps. You can get answers in minutes—without the need for spectroscopy or microscopy expertise.
AFM Probes
Bruker Nano Surfaces and MetrologyWe offer a wide selection of AFM tips of various shapes, tip geometries, materials and coatings, spring constants, frequencies, etc. to fit your specific application. Whether we are manufacturing probes for the budget-conscious shopper or high-end performance applications, meeting a high standard of quality is priority to us. Our dedication to manufacturing probes, coupled with our expertise in AFM, ensures that we are unique…
Ultima 2Pplus
Bruker Fluorescence MicroscopyWith new advances in field of view, sensitivity, wavelength, and sample accommodation, the Ultima 2Pplus delivers an ideal combination of flexibility, resolution, imaging depth and speed, allowing simultaneous imaging, stimulation and electrophysiology protocols with greater efficiency and effectivity. The system is designed specifically for intravital imaging, with fully motorized control of the objective X-Y-Z position, as…
Vutara VXL
Bruker Fluorescence MicroscopyThe Vutara VXL comprehensive biological workstation for nanoscale biological imaging incorporates Bruker’s industry-leading single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) technology in a streamlined system with a compact footprint. The new system enables research on DNA, RNA, and proteins and supports advanced spatial biology research. When combined with Bruker’s unique microscope fluidics unit, Vutara VXL enables multiplexed…
PlexFlo
Bruker Fluorescence MicroscopyBruker microfluidics accessory units are designed to allow sequential labeling to be incorporated into localization microscopy protocols with the Vutara VXL single-molecule localization microscope. Bruker offers two units—PlexFlo and PlexFlo96. The units are controlled by Vutara's SRX software and allow flexible configuration of fluidics sequences that are run in conjunction with imaging cycles to allow users to label an unli…
MuVI SPIM
Bruker Fluorescence MicroscopyBruker's MuVi Selective-Plane Illumination Microscope (SPIM) is the fastest multi-angle view system on the market. MuVi incorporates years of Luxendo light-sheet technology innovations to provide high-speed volumetric acquisition for analyzing dynamic processes in delicate live specimens, as well as offering compatibility with any clearing method. A variety of other advanced hardware and software integrations can be easily co…
Inscopix nVue System
Bruker Fluorescence MicroscopyInscopix’s nVue system is a complete miniscope platform able to register dual-color calcium signals from two cellular populations simultaneously with single-cell resolution in freely behaving animals. A streamlined workflow supports static and dynamic cell imaging, blood flow imaging, or genetically encoded optical neurotransmitter sensors, all within the same field of view. Furthermore, this technology is supported by multim…
Chromatone System
Bruker Fluorescence MicroscopyThe Chromatone system offers an integrated, multi-dimensional approach for simultaneous calcium imaging and optogenetic stimulation in freely behaving animals. It is a small and ultralight fiber-bundle technology that delivers simultaneous multi-region neural imaging and optogenetic manipulation in up to four regions for flexible investigation of the central nervous system or spinal cord with single-neuron resolution — enabli…
MiniRaman Microscope
Photonic Solutions LtdLightnovo's miniRaman microscope is the world's most miniature confocal Raman microscope for 660nm and 785nm laser wavelengths. With a footprint of only 12x13cm all while still providing diffraction-limited spatial resolution, extremely high throughput, and equipped with reflection, off-axis, and transmittance white light microscopy.
RG Raman Microscope
Photonic Solutions LtdRG Raman microscope is ideally suited to all kinds of demanding Raman spectroscopy applications that require high spectral and spatial resolution, long mapping range, extremely stable laser power, high sensitivity, and broad spectral range (from low frequency to high-frequency Raman shift).
IR VIVO NIR-II Preclinical Imager
Photonic Solutions LtdIR VIVO is an infrared multispectral imager for small animal studies. This system benefits from reduced light scattering, absorption, and auto-fluorescence by using a detection system in the near and short-wave infrared.
RIMA Global Hyperspectral Raman Microscope
Photonic Solutions LtdRIMA is a hyperspectral global microscope delivering spectral and spatial information. This system rapidly provides Raman maps over large fields of view.