Zeiss Axiovert 200m Inverted Motorized Fluorescence Microscope with New Filters

The Zeiss Axiovert 200m is a high-performance inverted fluorescence microscope engineered for advanced live-cell imaging, fluorescent labeling, and molecular biology research. Featuring a motorized condenser, motorized 5-position filter cube turret, automated Z-axis drive, and motorized 6-position objective turret, this system offers precise control essential for biotechnology applications such as gene editing and molecular diagnostics.

Key Technical Features:

• Microscopy Techniques: Brightfield and fluorescence imaging with upgrade options including phase contrast, DIC, and polarization.
• Illumination:
• Fluorescence: 100 W full spectrum HBO lamp and power supply
• Brightfield: 100 W halogen illumination integrated into base
• Filter Sets: Includes three new fluorescence filter cubes with excitation, dichroic, and emission filters compatible with DAPI, EGFP/FITC, TRITC/Cy3, Texas Red, and Cy5 fluorochromes—critical for multiplex fluorescence assays widely used in biotechnology and clinical diagnostics.
• Optics: High-quality Zeiss Plan-Neofluar objectives (5x/0.15, 10x/0.30, 20x/0.50) ensuring sharp, high-contrast imaging with option to upgrade to apochromatic objectives for enhanced resolution.
• Motorized Components: Automated focus with motorized Z-axis allowing rapid, repeatable focus recall and fine-coarse control; motorized filter cube and objective turrets; and motorized condenser for fast illumination adjustments.
• Camera & Software: Integrated 8.3 MP Bestscope color CMOS camera coupled with Dell laptop running open-source Micro-Manager and ImageJ software suite for image acquisition, time-lapse, Z-stacking, annotation, and quantitative measurements essential in bioprocessing and synthetic biology workflows.
• Stage: Mechanical stage with optional motorized XY stage enhances multi-position imaging and microplate scanning.

Applications:

• Biotechnology: Essential for molecular cloning workflows, gene editing experiments, and synthetic biology research requiring precise fluorescence imaging.
• Biomedical Research: Supports cellular and tissue imaging, pharmacological testing, and live-cell observation.
• Material Science: Enables structural analysis of materials through brightfield and fluorescence contrast.
• Educational Use: Suitable for university teaching and research laboratories focusing on fluorescence and brightfield microscopy.

Customization and Upgrades:

• Expand fluorescence capabilities by adding filter cubes and upgrading to advanced illumination sources such as Metal Halide, Xenon, or LED—adapting to diverse fluorochrome requirements.
• Enhanced imaging with advanced CCD, sCMOS, or EMCCD cameras available to meet high-resolution imaging demands in biomanufacturing and molecular diagnostics.
• Additional motorized components such as motorized stage and high-speed shutter for automated high-throughput imaging.
• Compatible with multiple sample types: slides, Petri dishes, and microplates for versatile experimental designs.

Reliability and Support:

• Thoroughly serviced with preventive maintenance completed, including optical quality, fluorescence intensity calibration, and mechanical testing.
• Includes 180-day continental US warranty with optional one-year extension available.
• Remote training on microscope handling and software included, with on-site installation available in select regions.
• Backed by extensive spare parts inventory and expert technical support.

This microscope is widely adopted in biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and cell imaging domains due to its modular design, motorized automation, and comprehensive fluorescence capabilities, providing a robust platform for detailed cellular and molecular analyses.