Single-Cell/Micro-Particle_Transfer-Micro_Pick_and_Place_(MPP)_System_Configurations
There are 6 different MMP System configurations:
– MPP System Brochure
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| – PicoPipet, pico-pipetting device – PicoPipet holder 40 mm – Compass, video microscope – Joystick manipulator |
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MPP-300Z Micro Pick and Place – Compass Z System
| – PicoPipet, pico-pipetting device – PicoPipet holder 40 mm – Compass Z, Zrobo-mounted video microscope – Joystick manipulator |
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| – PicoPipet, pico-pipetting device – PicoPipet holder 150 mm with clamp – Zrobo, z axis automatic control device – Joystick manipulator |
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| – PicoPipet, pico-pipetting device – PicoPipet holder 80 mm – Joystick manipulator with lens/condenser mounting clamp |
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| – PicoPipet, pico-pipetting device – PicoPipet holder 150 mm with clamp – Joystick manipulator with magnetic stand kit |
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| – PicoPipet, pico-pipetting device – PicoPipet holder 40 mm |
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PicoPipet, pico-pipetting device
The PicoPipet is an electronic ultra-small-pipetting device that comprises an electro-osmotic pump in the pipette part. The special pump can easily control microfluidic flows without pulsation. The weight of the pipette part is just 10 g and has been designed to facilitate precise manipulations.
| – | Smooth SUCTION, HOLD, and DISCHARGE are possible by simple rotating operations. |
| – | The flow rate is 1 nl/min – 10 ul/min. |
| – | A replaceable glass micropipette is connected to the tip of the pipette part. |
| – | The pipette part can be operated with a manipulator. (If the target is large, the pipette part can be operated with one hand.) |
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PicoPipet holders
The PicoPipet holder is for holding the pipette part and attachment to a manipulator. The light weight construction facilitates precise manipulation by a manipulator. The position of the pipette part is flexible as the angle of holding the pipette part can be changed freely. There are three different holder lengths; 40 mm, 80 mm, and 150 mm. The 15 mm version has a clamp for fixing the holder to a manipulator.
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Compass, video microscope
The Compass is a video microscope that works by a unique pattern-projection method. The images of transmissive objects like cells can be high-contrast and 3D-shape views under the simple optical system. With the PicoPipet, you can conveniently transfer a cell from one container to another while monitoring the process on the screen. The total mafnification is 52x-425x (similar to microscope objective 20x).
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| Conventional bright-field image | Compass image by pattern-projection method |
Compass Z, Zrobo-mounted video microscope
The Zrobo motor (which enables automatic z-axis movement) is mounted on the Compass video microscope. The height of the PicoPipet pipette part can be automatically adjusted to the required height by touching the button on the control panel. (If you already have the Compass device, it can easily be upgraded to the Compass Z.)…
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Zrobo, z axis automatic control device
Zrobo is a device that controls z-axis movements of the PicoPipet pipette part automatically. A manipulator can be attached to the horizontal bar of the Z robo. 4 different heights can be saved and recalled by touching the buttons on the control panel. During use of the PicoPipet, the pipette part needs to be moved to fixed heights repeatedly. The Zrobo is used to significantly reduce this troublesome manual-z-axis work. Customers who already have the MPP-200A/200B/100 syste, can add the Zrobo to their system and integrate the Zrobo into it.
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Joystick manipulator
The joystick manipulator is a manual control micromanipulator that has a joystick bar to facilitate intuitive operation of the PicoPipet pipette part at XY axis. The brass bracket part enables the manipulator component to be flexibly changed according to the microscope environment.
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Joystick manipulator with lens/condenser mounting clamp
A clamp fixes the joystick manipulator to the lens/condenser of user’s microscope (as per photo below). The available outer diameter of the lens/condenser is 40-70 mm. Compared with the magnetic stand kit (the next illustrated product), it saves space and facilitates easy set-up..
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Joystick manipulator with magnetic stand kit
This setup includes poles, a magnetic stand and an iron mat that are for the use of the joystick manipulator with user’s microscope. Compared with the lens/condenser mounting clamp, the manipulator can be positioned flexibly. Sufficient space next to the microscope is required for the iron mat (250 mm x 200 mm).
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All features and specifications subject to change without notice.
