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Whether you need 1) modifications to an existing product, 2) a bespoke OEM solution, or 3) help integrating a motion system, our team works with you to meet your specific space, budget, and performance needs. In addition to our standard products, Zaber offers a wide variety of customization services. As with all Zaber products, you can rely on swift response times, fast lead times, and dependable supply chain.
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Affordable Dual-Camera Integration for Automated Microscopy
The Challenge: Whether in live cell imaging, semiconductor wafer inspection, or other types of microscopy, microscope users often need to acquire data from two detectors as quickly as possible. Zaber has supported many customers requiring dual camera microscope systems. The three most common reasons are: Higher-Speed: Eliminating mechanical filter switching maximizes imaging throughput. For example, simultaneous imaging of two different fluorophores is essential for investigating rapid processes in live cells. Hyperspectral Imaging: Imaging across an expanded spectral range often requires multiple detectors. The performance of cameras optimized for the visible spectrum falls off beyond 750 nm (Fig. 1). Conversely, cameras which excel well at long wavelengths, do not perform as well in the visible spectrum. A two camera system delivers the best of both worlds. Multi-Mode: Multiple detectors on a single microscope frame can greatly increase a system’s versatility without the need to purchase an entire second microscope. A single system can combine a colour camera for slide scanning with a monochrome camera for fluorescence, or pair a standard camera with more exotic detectors (like SPAD arrays or spectrometers) to easily locate regions of interest. Figure 1. Quantum Efficiency curves of one camera optimized for maximum sensitivity in the visible spectrum (blue curve), and one which trades reduced peak QE for sensitivity over a much larger range of wavelengths (red curve).
6-Axis Microscope Positioning for Complex Sample Geometries
The Challenge: In applications like materials science and semiconductor inspection, larger or irregularly shaped samples can be difficult to position under a standard microscope. Fixed microscope frames don't have enough vertical clearance for larger parts and flat XY stages do not tilt or rotate the sample to expose all observable surfaces. While engineers might consider adding a hexapod stage, they are often cost-prohibitive.
Precision Optical Path Switching for Multimodal Raman-Fluorescence Microscopy
The Challenge: A customer needed to perform single-cell metabolomics by identifying specific bacterial cells via widefield fluorescence imaging and subsequently analyzing those same cells using Raman spectroscopy. Because typical bacterial cells are only 1–10 μm in size, any mechanical deviation during the switch between fluorescence imaging and Raman spectroscopy would cause the Raman laser to miss the target identified in the fluorescence view. This customization allows the researcher to identify a target cell in fluorescence mode and trigger a Raman acquisition with a single software command. The automated switch occurs in under 350 ms, with the high precision of the kinematic mount ensuring the cell remains perfectly centered. This eliminates the need for manual recalibration between modes, allowing for much higher throughput.
Custom Gimbal with Through-Bore Slip Ring
The Challenge: A customer needed continuous two-axis rotation for a new instrument but also required clear, unobstructed access through the center to mount a stationary object. Standard rotary stages include an aperture, but running cables through a continuously rotating stage can cause cables to tangle. Zaber's standard gimbals include optional slip rings to provide unrestricted rotation with cables but this component occupies the rotary stage aperture. The Solution: Our Custom Engineering team designed a custom miniature gimbal that integrates a through-bore slip ring.
Modifications & Accessories
For mechanical or electrical modifications to standard models, alterations can be made and shipped within a matter of weeks.
Examples include custom travel lengths, added mounting features, additional carriages, customized brackets, and limit sensor changes.
OEM Customizations
For OEMs with precise requirements for performance, space, budget, and delivery schedules, our Product Customization team is dedicated to crafting tailored solutions.
We work with you to understand and address your unique needs while also establishing a dependable supply chain to meet your demand.
System Design & Build Services
Whenever there's a need to outsource segments or the entire positioning system, we can help.
We work with you to understand and address your unique system needs and develop a solution using a mix of Zaber models, customized hardware, and third-party components as appropriate.