Leica Autocut 1140 Rotary Microtome for Precise Tissue Sectioning

The Leica Autocut 1140 is a high-precision rotary microtome designed for efficient and reproducible tissue sectioning in histology, biomedical research, and molecular diagnostics. It facilitates the preparation of uniform thin sections essential for microscopy and biotechnological workflows such as gene editing analysis and molecular cloning.

Key technical features include:

• Robust rotary mechanism ensuring smooth, consistent section thickness control
• Fine adjustment capabilities for section thickness ranging typically from 0.5 to 60 µm
• Ergonomic design supporting extended use in clinical diagnostics and biotechnology laboratories
• Compatibility with a wide range of blades and accessories for diverse sample types
• Essential for applications requiring precise tissue morphology preservation, including synthetic biology research and biopharmaceutical production pipelines

The Leica Autocut 1140 microtome is widely adopted in clinical histopathology labs and research institutions focused on neuroscience, cell imaging, and bioprocessing technologies. Its precise sectioning capability makes it critical for workflows in molecular biology and molecular diagnostics, supporting high-quality sample preparation needed for advanced fluorescence analysis and live-cell imaging studies.