Zeiss AXIO Observer Z1 Inverted Fluorescence Motorized Microscope with Automated XY Stage and Multi-Channel Fluorescence

The Zeiss AXIO Observer Z1 is an advanced inverted fluorescence microscope featuring full motorized automation for high-precision imaging in cellular and molecular biology research. Designed for demanding applications in biotechnology, cell biology, and neuroscience, it supports brightfield and multi-channel fluorescence microscopy with automated control for complex experimental workflows.

Key technical specifications and features include:

• Microscopy Techniques: Brightfield and Fluorescence (configurable for Phase Contrast, DIC, and Polarization)
• Base and Optics: Zeiss Observer Z1 base with camera port, high-performance Zeiss optics ensuring exceptional image clarity and contrast across 5x to 1000x magnifications
• Fluorescence Illumination: Exfo X-Cite 120 metal halide light source with integrated light guide and collimating adapter, optimized for thousands of hours of imaging
• Filter Sets: Motorized 5-position filter cube turret with three included brand new fluorescence filter cubes; options include DAPI, FITC/EGFP, Texas Red, CY5, and others compatible with common fluorochromes used in molecular diagnostics and synthetic biology research
• Objectives: Motorized 6-position turret loaded with Plan-Neofluar objectives (5x/0.15, 10x/0.30, 20x/0.50), upgradeable to high NA APO objectives for enhanced resolution and brightness
• Motorized Components: Motorized XY stage with joystick control, motorized Z-axis focusing with automatic parfocality and focus recall, motorized objective turret, filter cube turret, condenser, and lightpath enabling precise and programmable multi-dimensional imaging
• Imaging and Software: Dell laptop with Windows 10, open source Micromanager software with ImageJ for multi-frame time-lapse, multi-slice Z-stacking, and motorized stage-controlled multi-position stitching critical for live-cell imaging and bioprocessing assays
• Camera: Bestscope 8.3MP color CMOS camera with 1x C-mount adapter for high-resolution digital image capture
• Applications: Ideal for fluorescence analysis, gene editing studies, cellular and developmental biology, biopharmaceutical production pipelines, and quantitative image analysis
• Customization: Comprehensive options to add imaging modalities, filter sets, light sources (Xenon, Metal Halide, LED), high-sensitivity CCD, sCMOS, or EMCCD cameras, and motorized shutters to tailor configurations for molecular cloning workflows and advanced biomanufacturing research
• Warranty and Support: Comes fully serviced with a 180-day USA warranty plus optional 1-year extended warranty; includes remote training and installation consultation; vendor experience with large academic and biopharma institutions ensures reliable after-sales support
• Packaging and Shipping: Secure ISPM15-compliant wooden crate packing for freight, ensuring safe delivery worldwide with insurance and verified functionality

This motorized inverted fluorescence microscope combines automation, modularity, and high optical fidelity, making it critical equipment for researchers demanding repeatability and precision in live cell observation, multi-dimensional imaging, and intensive fluorescence applications within clinical diagnostics and biotechnology laboratories.