Micro-Manipulation Under the Microscope: Piezo Stages and Grippers
Micro-manipulators are positioning tools used to move samples under microscopes. They can be configured to move in multiple axes, each of which must be controllable with the highest precision possible. The inherently smooth and controllable motion of piezo ceramics makes them the perfect tool for the job. As such, piezo stages, grippers, and stack actuators are commonly used in combination to create these micro-manipulators.
Precise viewing, and positioning are necessary for micro manipulation.
The Aureka® Micro-manipulator from Jena based Aura Optik GmbH, is a platform for micro-sampling, designed as a combination microscope and micromanipulator.
In combination with the Zeiss Axio.ZoomV16 microscope; tasks in the fields of life science and chemistry are completed easily. N series piezo actuators in this system offer a total travel of up to 500 μm. The micro-manipulators are operated simply by using 3D joysticks.
FAQ
微操作器為什麼用壓電而不是馬達機構？
微操作器要在顯微鏡下移動樣品，可支援多軸運動、每一軸都要最高等級的可控精度。壓電陶瓷與生俱來的平滑、可控運動特性正好對上這個需求，所以壓電平台、夾爪與疊層致動器常被組合起來構成微操作器。
Aureka 微操作器的行程做到多少？
系統中的 N 系列壓電致動器提供最高 500 µm 的總行程。Aureka® 由耶拿的 Aura Optik GmbH 開發，是專為微取樣設計、結合顯微鏡與微操作器功能的平台。
操作起來複雜嗎？搭配哪一款顯微鏡？
只需透過 3D 搖桿即可操作。搭配 Zeiss Axio.ZoomV16 顯微鏡，可用於生命科學與化學領域的相關操作。