Zeiss Axiovert 200m Inverted Motorized Fluorescence Phase Contrast Microscope

The Zeiss Axiovert 200m is an advanced *inverted fluorescence microscope* tailored for high-performance live cell imaging and fluorescence analysis in biomedical and biotechnology research. This motorized system integrates a motorized Z-axis, objective turret, condenser, and filter cube turret enabling precise automated control for multi-dimensional fluorescence microscopy, phase contrast, and brightfield imaging.

Key technical features include:

• Fluorescence illumination via a 100 W HBO full-spectrum lamp and motorized 5-position filter cube turret capable of housing new filter sets for DAPI, FITC/EGFP, Texas Red, Cy3, and Cy5 fluorochromes.
• Brightfield and phase contrast imaging supported by motorized condenser and illumination tower with 100 W halogen source.
• High-quality Zeiss optics optimized for sharp, high-contrast imaging at magnifications from 40x up to 1000x with Plan-Neofluar objectives (5x, 10x Phase 1, 20x).
• Modular design allowing upgrades such as additional fluorescence light sources (LED, Metal Halide, Xenon), advanced CCD/sCMOS cameras, motorized XY stage for multi-slide and microplate scanning.
• Flexible camera port configurations with included Bestscope 8.3 MP color CMOS camera integrated with open-source Micromanager and ImageJ software for multi-dimensional image acquisition, live and time-lapse recordings, and quantitative fluorescence analysis.

This system is widely used in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, cell imaging, and bioprocessing workflows, providing automated fluorescence imaging essential for gene editing, synthetic biology, and biopharmaceutical research. The ergonomic inverted design supports prolonged live-cell studies, while motorized automation enhances reproducibility and throughput in fluorescence microscopy applications.

Applications cover:

• Fluorescent labeling and live-cell imaging in molecular biology and biomedical engineering
• Phase contrast microscopy for unstained transparent specimen visualization
• Material science and pharmacological studies requiring precise fluorescence and brightfield imaging
• Quantitative multi-dimensional fluorescence and phase-contrast imaging for advanced research in synthetic biology and molecular diagnostics

Overall, the Zeiss Axiovert 200m delivers a robust, customizable platform with motorized fluorescence and phase contrast capabilities, making it a critical instrument for biotechnology research labs focused on fluorescence microscopy, live cell imaging, and automated multi-dimensional analyses.