Leica DMi8 Inverted LED Fluorescence Motorized Microscope with Adaptive Focus Control

The Leica DMi8 Inverted LED Fluorescence Motorized Microscope is a high-performance research-grade instrument designed for advanced cell imaging, fluorescence microscopy, and long-term live-cell observation. This modular inverted microscope integrates brightfield and LED fluorescence illumination with a suite of motorized features supporting automated imaging workflows, making it essential for molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and synthetic biology research.

Key technical features include:

• Motorized components: XY stage with joystick control, Z-axis autofocus with adaptive focus compensation (AFC), 6-position motorized objective nosepiece, motorized condenser, motorized fluorescence filter cube turret, and motorized EPI fluorescence shutter.
• Fluorescence illumination system: EXFO X-Cite XLED with a light guide, compatible with multiple new fluorescence filter sets (DAPI, FITC/EGFP, TRITC/Cy3, Texas Red, Cy5), enabling precise multi-channel fluorescence imaging essential for gene editing and molecular cloning workflows.
• Optical system: Binocular head with HC PLAN s 10x/25 eyepieces and multiple high-quality Leica objectives (ranging from 5x/0.12 to 40x/0.60), optimized for high-resolution imaging and fluorescence analysis.
• Camera and software: Leica DFC7000T CCD camera paired with Leica LAS X and open-source Micro-Manager software supporting advanced image acquisition modes such as time lapse, multi-channel, Z-stacking, and mosaic stitching for comprehensive spatial-temporal cellular analysis.
• Brightfield illumination: 12V transmitted LED lamp integrated into the optical path, supporting phase contrast and DIC options as add-ons for enhanced contrast in live-cell imaging.
• Automated imaging features: Automatic parfocality adjustment, saved focus recalls, and motorized light source intensity control streamline workflows critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines and quantitative fluorescence microscopy.

This microscope is widely adopted in cell biology, neuroscience, and biotechnology research labs for live-cell imaging, fluorescence co-localization studies, and high-content screening. Its motorized and automated capabilities enable precise, reproducible imaging necessary for synthetic biology, molecular diagnostics, and biomanufacturing applications.

Additional advantages:

• Customizable fluorescence filters and light sources, including LED, metal halide, or xenon lamps to tailor excitation profiles for diverse fluorochromes.
• Compatibility with various sample formats such as slides, Petri dishes, and microplates for flexible experimental designs.
• Available upgrades to high-end CCD, sCMOS, and EMCCD cameras for enhanced sensitivity and resolution.
• Comprehensive service including optical calibration, fluorescence intensity validation, and preventive maintenance ensuring optimal performance.

Ideal for researchers demanding a reliable inverted fluorescence microscope with motorized automation to support long-term live-cell culture monitoring, quantitative fluorescence analysis, and multi-dimensional imaging in biomedical engineering and synthetic biology workflows.

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This Leica DMi8 microscope configuration provides a robust platform for advanced fluorescence microscopy and brightfield imaging, optimized for research applications in biotechnology, molecular biology, and biomedical sciences.