High-Speed, High-Resolution Focus Control

The NanoScanZ from Prior Scientific is one of the most advanced integrated fine focusing solutions available today. Using piezo technology to move the sample through a range of 100µm or 200µm it is possible to position specimens with a resolution of 1 nm.
Ideally suited to applications such as confocal microscopy, Z-stacking and Deconvolution the NanoScanZ can be used in conjunction with Priors’ market leading range of motorized stages or mounted onto a manual stage via an adapter plate. By positioning the specimen rather than the more traditional method of moving the objective lens with a piezo collar, the NanoScan system is available for use with all nosepiece positions with no loss of parfocality.
Movements are not only incredibly precise they are also very fast, less than 20 ms per move. Over the course of a long-term time-lapse experiment where multiple fluorescence channels are captured, this fast movement equates to significantly lower photo bleaching.
NanoScanZ can be used as a stand alone peripheral or in conjunction with a Prior ProScan II Controller. When used with the ProScan II controller this allows automation of the stage X & Y axes, coarse focus Z axis, ultra fine focusing with NanoScan, up to 3 filter wheels and 3 shutters.
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