Microscope Accessories

Applications of Microscope Accesories

Microscopes are used extensively throughout many laboratories and industries including medical, chemical, and industrial settings. Many commercially available microscopes come standard with a selection of accessories to allow for their easy integration into existing workflows, however, for laboratories looking to maximize their microscopy research additional accessories may be necessary. Microscope accessories integrate with existing microscopy systems and workflows to expand the capabilities of standard laboratory microscopes. While many microscope accessories aim to improve or expand your analysis, many also offer quality-of-life improvements with enhanced ergonomics or adaptability.

Common Uses of Microscope Accesories

Microscope accessories can expand the capabilities of your microscope by providing additional light sources, adding or improving microscopy imaging capabilities, improving operation and control through automated drivers and controllers, or enhancing the viewing capabilities with improved object lenses. Microscope objective
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Microscopy Automation

Automating your microscopy analysis can be achieved through the installation of automatic microscope accessories. A range of automation tasks can be achieved through the installation of various automated microscope accessories such as:

Automated slide handling systems
Automated or motorized filter wheel systems
Microscope autofocus systems
Motorized microscope stages
Motorized micromanipulators

Microscopy Imaging

Microscopy imaging is commonly used throughout the life science industry to capture and analyze imagery at the nanoscale or smaller. While many imaging microscopes are available, high-resolution cameras are available for those wishing to add or improve their microscope imaging capabilities. CCD and CMOS cameras are widely used and can often capture high-resolution still images and video and offer a range of frame rates and pixel densities to match your analysis needs.

Microscope Accessory Compatability

While most microscope accessories are compatible with an array of microscopes, ensure the accessory that is right for you is compatible with your microscope. Many microscope accessories may also require external power sources for their smooth operation. For laboratories that are considering expanding their imaging capabilities, explore microscope cameras that have flexible interfacing and software options that are compatible with your workflow.