Olympus CKX31 Inverted Phase Contrast Binocular Microscope with UIS2 Optical System

The Olympus CKX31 is a precision-engineered inverted phase contrast binocular microscope optimized for advanced biological and clinical microscopy tasks. It features the UIS2/UIS Universal Infinity System optical system which enhances brightfield and phase contrast imaging critical for live-cell imaging and molecular diagnostics workflows. Equipped with an ultra-long working distance condenser (NA 0.3 / W.D. 72 mm), it facilitates non-invasive observation of cell cultures and bioprocessing samples.

Key technical specifications include:

• Phase contrast and brightfield observation modes, essential for detailed fluorescence analysis and synthetic biology experiments.
• Three high-quality objectives (4x, 10x, 40x) offering versatile magnification for diverse biomedical engineering and clinical diagnostic applications.
• Vertical movement revolving nosepiece paired with coarse and fine focusing knobs ensures precise, reproducible focusing critical in biotechnology research environments.
• Robust build with a 19.2 lbs (8.71 kg) frame, suitable for stable benchtop use in research laboratories.

Widely adopted in molecular biology and biopharmaceutical production pipelines, the CKX31 supports essential workflows such as live-cell imaging and cell morphology studies. Its advanced optical system and ergonomic design make it an indispensable instrument for researchers and clinicians involved in gene editing, molecular cloning, and synthetic biology research.