RECONFIGURABLE MICROSCOPE PLATFORM
- Heavy-duty precision XYZ stage enables smooth lateral positioning and fine focus control
- Integrated 2-axis tilt mechanism allows the objective to be oriented at any angle relative to the specimen
- Modular mounts, posts, and adapters support both small samples and large or irregularly shaped specimens
- Designed to accommodate complex experimental setups with spatial constraints or auxiliary equipment
- Modular deck architecture allows easy scaling from a single deck to multi-deck configurations
- Expand and customize the optical path using standardized connecting plates and components
- Supports integration of additional imaging or photostimulation modules as experimental needs evolve
- Designed for long-term flexibility across diverse imaging and stimulation workflows, enabling rapid reconfiguration between applications without rebuilding the entire system
- Supports multiple excitation and emission filter sets for multi-colour imaging and photostimulation
- Magnetically seated filter cubes enable fast, tool-free swapping during experiments
- Easily reconfigure wavelength combinations to support different sensors or opsins
- Optimized optical design ensures high transmission and minimal signal loss
- Compatible with C-mount scientific cameras from Mightex and a wide range of third-party suppliers
- Optional beam-splitting adapter enables simultaneous use of two cameras
- Ideal for multi-modal imaging, dual-wavelength acquisition, or parallel recording setups
- Flexible camera integration allows researchers to leverage existing hardware investments
- Multiple illumination ports support integration of several light sources within a single system
- Seamless integration with Mightex’s Polygon1000 Pattern Illuminator for targeted photostimulation and widefield epifluorescence illumination
- Enables complex multi-colour and multi-modal illumination strategies
- Easily customize illumination configurations to match experimental requirements
- Compatible with Nikon, Olympus, Leica or Zeiss objectives using swappable ring adapters
- Reconfigurable optical design supports a wide range of magnifications, numerical apertures, and working distances
- Use your existing objective lenses to reduce upfront system costs and maximize return on prior equipment investments
WHY CHOOSE OASIS MICRO?
Minimalistic Design with
Maximum Reconfigurability & Accessibility
- Compatible with a wide range of third-party scientific cameras and objective lenses, enabling seamless integration with existing lab equipment.
- Modular architecture allowing the system to be easily adapted for different specimens, preparations, and imaging modalities.
- Cost-effective, build-what-you-need approach lets you select only the components required for your experiments—without paying for unnecessary features.
- Reconfigurable platform scales over time, allowing you to upgrade optics, cameras, illumination, or stimulation modules as your research needs evolve.
- Designed for small cortical regions and deep-brain imaging, supporting in vivo imaging and optogenetics with high spatial precision.
Seamless Integration & Synchronization
- Combine the OASIS Micro with the PolyEcho Intelligent I/O control module to support advanced synchronization requirements.
- Up to 12 digital inputs, 12 digital outputs, and 8 analog output channels for integration with multiple external systems.
- Enable multi-modal experiments through seamless synchronization of hardware and behavioural signals.
- Record behavioural trigger inputs directly in PolyScan software for precise timing and streamlined data analysis.
- Use incoming triggers for real-time pattern generation and targeted optogenetic stimulation via closed-loop control using PolyEcho and custom scripts.
Targeted Illumination with Polygon1000
- Integrates the OASIS Micro platform with Mightex’s Polygon pattern illuminator for precise spatial control of excitation.
- Coupled with GRIN lenses to enable in vivo imaging of thousands of neuronal populations in head-fixed preparations.
- Supports cellular-resolution optogenetics for neuron-specific stimulation, as well as widefield optogenetic activation of defined regions.
- Enables targeted patterned illumination of regions or individual cells of interest, allowing flexible experimental paradigms.
- High-resolution optical compatibility ensures reliable imaging and stimulation performance in deep or spatially confined brain regions.
INTUITIVE DATA COLLECTION PLATFORM
- Multi-panel display for rapid experimental overview
- Visualize multiple ROIs using the same camera window
- Real time background subtraction to enhance signal to noise to isolate fluorescence-specific signal fluctuations
- Overlaid timestamps of triggered events for quick visualization of evoked responses
- Quick access to LED settings for diverse applications, including intrinsic imaging
- Flexible real-time control of Polygon pattern generation for closed loop experiments
SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT
We provide comprehensive remote and in-person support throughout every stage of your experiment. From initial system installation and configuration to advanced experimental workflows, our technical and applications teams work closely with you to ensure reliable performance and smooth integration into your lab environment. Support is available for troubleshooting, optimization, and experimental planning, with responsive follow-ups to keep your research moving forward. Leveraging our global distributor network, we ensure consistent, high-quality support for users worldwide.
Our training programs are designed to help users quickly gain confidence and proficiency with both hardware and software. We offer detailed instruction on system setup, operation, and maintenance, as well as guidance on experimental workflows and best practices. For applications that require it, we also provide training on surgical procedures and preparation techniques relevant to optical imaging and optogenetics. Training can be delivered remotely or on-site, depending on your needs, and is tailored to the experience level and research goals of your team.
We maintain a robust online resource library to support your research beyond direct technical assistance. These resources include application notes, e-books, recorded webinars, tutorials, and references to relevant peer-reviewed publications. Designed to support both new and experienced users, our materials provide practical guidance, troubleshooting tips, and real-world examples to help you refine experimental design, improve data quality, and stay informed about emerging techniques.
We provide comprehensive remote and in-person support throughout every stage of your experiment. From initial system installation and configuration to advanced experimental workflows, our technical and applications teams work closely with you to ensure reliable performance and smooth integration into your lab environment. Support is available for troubleshooting, optimization, and experimental planning, with responsive follow-ups to keep your research moving forward. Leveraging our global distributor network, we ensure consistent, high-quality support for users worldwide.
