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Leica DMi8 THUNDER Motorized Inverted Fluorescence Microscope with Adaptive Focus Control and Computational Clearing
Product Description
The Leica DMi8 THUNDER Imager is a modular, fully motorized inverted fluorescence microscope designed for advanced biomedical and biotechnological research, including molecular diagnostics and live-cell imaging. Key features include:
- Microscopy techniques supported: Brightfield, Fluorescence, with options to add Phase Contrast, DIC, or Polarization modalities.
- Motorized components: XY scanning stage with Smartmove joystick, external fluorescence axis, 8-position filter cube turret, 6-position objective turret, and 7-position motorized condenser.
- Adaptive Focus Control (AFC) ensures automated parfocality adjustment, precise Z-axis positioning, and recall of saved focus positions, critical for high-resolution z-stack and time-lapse fluorescence imaging.
- Optical specifications:
- Objectives: Leica HC Plan Fluotar series (5x/0.15 to 40x/0.80 NA) providing high contrast and fluorescence transmission essential for cellular and subcellular imaging in synthetic biology and bioprocessing.
- Illumination: Lumencor LED5 Light Engine with remote control for stable, high-intensity fluorescence excitation.
- Fluorescence filter sets: Motorized DFT51011 filter cubes for multi-channel imaging, supporting diverse fluorophores common in molecular cloning and gene editing workflows.
- Camera: Integrated Leica K5 sCMOS camera optimized for quantitative fluorescence imaging, offering low noise and high sensitivity necessary in biotechnology and cell biology applications.
- THUNDER Computational Clearing technology:
- Real-time GPU-accelerated image processing reduces out-of-focus light and haze.
- Enhances image contrast and clarity in thick biological samples such as organoids and 3D cultures.
- Optimizes z-stack and multi-channel fluorescence acquisition for detailed 3D visualization.
- Software: Leica LAS X with modules including time-lapse, multi-channel acquisition, Mosaic imaging, 3D Advanced Basic/Full, and Thunder OTF for advanced fluorescence analysis.
- Applications: Widely adopted in stem cell research, developmental biology, drug discovery, high-content screening, organoid imaging, and fluorescence-based molecular diagnostics.
- Customization options: Upgrade objectives (including apochromats), add advanced CCD/sCMOS/EMCCD cameras, incorporate additional microscopy techniques, and adjust for various sample formats (slides, Petri dishes, microplates).
- Service and warranty: Includes comprehensive preventive maintenance, optical and mechanical validation, new fluorescence filters, remote training, 120 days USA warranty, and expert post-sale support.
- Biotechnology relevance: Essential for synthetic biology workflows requiring high-resolution fluorescence imaging, real-time signal detection, and automated multi-position screening in biomanufacturing and molecular cloning.
This microscope is optimized for demanding fluorescence imaging workflows in biotechnology and biomedical research requiring automated reproducibility, high image quality, and extensive customization. The integration of THUNDER computational clearing and adaptive focus control makes it critical for projects involving thick tissue imaging, organoid analysis, and live-cell fluorescence assays.
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| Stock | In Stock |
| Brand | Leica |
| Product Code | 66267 |
| Condition | Pre-Owned |
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