Micromanipulation
(See a comparison chart of our micromanipulators)
Sutter began making micromanipulators in 1985 with the MP-85, a refined version of the venerable Huxley-style manipulator. Seeing the potential of stepper motors, Sutter went on to develop the MP-285, our first stepper-driven micromanipulator. Both the MP-285 and MP-225 use stepper motors with a cable drive design. These have been proven over the last 25 years to be very reliable in the field. Both are available with the MPC-200 controller or their original stand-alone controllers.
More recently, we have developed a new series of manipulators using a lead-screw drive. The 3-axis MP-845 and narrow format MP-865 represent a new family of compact and reliable manipulators that interface with our proven controllers. These new designs offer a more compact footprint which creates additional space for setup and access around your microscope.
These are available with the TRIO™ MPC- 100 controller. The narrow format MP-865 is alternatively available with the MPC-200 controller when four or more manipulators are required.
Multiple motorized manipulators can be controlled with the MPC-100 or MPC-200 controllers. The MPC-100 controller is an inexpensive, all-in-one controller capable of operating two of our MP-845 or MP-865 series manipulators. The MPC-200 controller will control two of our MP-285 or MP-225 motorized manipulators and can be expanded to run four manipulators off a single ROE-200 input device. These highly flexible solutions allow the user to add components to their system in the future as needed.
The QUAD®, adds a motorized 4th axis to the MP-845 to move the pipette coaxially at the desired angle. This choice is perfect for users that need a true diagonal. The compact ROE and controller-in-one is easy to use, has built-in robotic capabilities and a USB port to program more complicated moves.
The TRIO™-235 eliminates the Z-axis in favor of an adjustable diagonal. This X-Y-D design is preferred by some as it makes for a very compact setup. Our TRIO-235 controller is capable of synthesizing an artificial Z-axis, in much the same way our 3-axis manipulators synthesize a diagonal.
Rounding out the line of manipulators is the MM-33 manual micromanipulator, an economical micromanipulator of sufficient resolution and control for impaling xenopus oocytes and other medium-fine manipulation tasks.
See also our range of stages, stands and translators for a complete electrophysiology setup compatible with a range of microscopes.
Micromanipulation Categories
Micromanipulation
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MPC-200 SystemsBundled Electrophysiology Systems
Over the last 20 years, electrophysiology rigs have developed around several platforms. In all, the central concept is that manipulators and the sample are fixed in one frame, and the microscope is fixed in a second frame. These two separate frames of reference are then moved with respect to each other in order to locate cells. Sutter Instrument is now offering several systems, or “Big Kits”, that include dual manipulators with: either manipulator stands and scope translator; or large moving stage and a dual manipulator system. By specifying and offering these Big Kit bundled electrophysiology systems, Sutter is able to extend significant price savings over the same components purchased separately.
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Stand-alone manipulatorsMM-33 Micromanipulator
Used in complex experiments in conjunction with our other micromanipulators, or as a stand alone unit in a teaching environment, the MM-33 is available separately for those wishing a small, practical instrument in applications not requiring submicron accuracy.
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Stand-alone manipulatorsMP-285 Motorized Micromanipulator
One of the first in our line of precision motorized micromanipulators, the MP-285 is affordable yet offers advanced features found in manipulators costing thousands more. Custom engineered stepping motors, precision cross-roller bearing slides and proprietary worm gear capstan drives form the basis of the watch-like mechanical system.
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Micromanipulation, MPC-200 Systems, Multi-manipulatorsMulti-Link™
Multi-Link™ Position Control is a stand-alone software package that interfaces with our MPC-200 manipulator controllers. Multi-Link is an intuitive GUI that uses the MPC-200 driver Sutter developed for the NIH freeware, μManager. It operates any Sutter Instrument device that can be connected to the MPC-200, including: manipulators, motorized microscopes (MOM and SOM), the MT-800 translator (with or without focus drive), and the MPC-78 platform stage (with or without focus drive) and the 3DMS stage.
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Stand-alone manipulatorsQUAD® 4-Axis Motorized Micromanipulator
The QUAD® motorized micromanipulator is easy to use and features four independent axes. Each axis has a 25mm range of motion, a digital display of position and an ROE control. The compact, intuitive controller takes up minimal bench space, is fan free and is easy to use. Three axes provide the X, Y, Z-orthogonal motion typical of most motorized micromanipulators. In the QUAD, Sutter introduces a true fourth axis to move the electrode coaxially at exactly the desired angle of approach. The fourth axis has 30mm of travel that significantly extends the range of travel for the system.
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Stand-alone manipulatorsSOLO Single Axis Manipulator Controller
The SOLO is an extremely easy to operate single axis controller capable of running any single axis from Sutter’s line of stepper motor manipulators. The compact design of the SOLO controller requires minimal bench space and provides quiet, fan-free operation.
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Stand-alone manipulatorsTRIO™-235
Ideal for in-vivo work, the TRIO™-235, replaces the Z-axis and replaces it with an adjustable diagonal axis. This configuration pairs a traditional X and Y-axis with a diagonal axis that can be adjusted in angle with a set screw. The diagonal features 50 mm of travel, with 25 mm of travel in the X and Y-axes. On this model, we have added software to create a synthetic “Z-axis” by combining the Diagonal and X-axes in reverse of how we create a synthetic diagonal axis on our other manipulators.
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MPC-200 Systems
Bundled Electrophysiology Systems
Over the last 20 years, electrophysiology rigs have developed around several platforms. In all, the central concept is that manipulators and the sample are fixed in one frame, and the microscope is fixed in a second frame. These two separate frames of reference are then moved with respect to each other in order to locate cells. Sutter Instrument is now offering several systems, or “Big Kits”, that include dual manipulators with: either manipulator stands and scope translator; or large moving stage and a dual manipulator system. By specifying and offering these Big Kit bundled electrophysiology systems, Sutter is able to extend significant price savings over the same components purchased separately.
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Stand-alone manipulators
MM-33 Micromanipulator
Used in complex experiments in conjunction with our other micromanipulators, or as a stand alone unit in a teaching environment, the MM-33 is available separately for those wishing a small, practical instrument in applications not requiring submicron accuracy.
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Stand-alone manipulators
MP-285 Motorized Micromanipulator
One of the first in our line of precision motorized micromanipulators, the MP-285 is affordable yet offers advanced features found in manipulators costing thousands more. Custom engineered stepping motors, precision cross-roller bearing slides and proprietary worm gear capstan drives form the basis of the watch-like mechanical system.
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Micromanipulation, MPC-200 Systems, Multi-manipulators
Multi-Link™
Multi-Link™ Position Control is a stand-alone software package that interfaces with our MPC-200 manipulator controllers. Multi-Link is an intuitive GUI that uses the MPC-200 driver Sutter developed for the NIH freeware, μManager. It operates any Sutter Instrument device that can be connected to the MPC-200, including: manipulators, motorized microscopes (MOM and SOM), the MT-800 translator (with or without focus drive), and the MPC-78 platform stage (with or without focus drive) and the 3DMS stage.
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Stand-alone manipulators
QUAD® 4-Axis Motorized Micromanipulator
The QUAD® motorized micromanipulator is easy to use and features four independent axes. Each axis has a 25mm range of motion, a digital display of position and an ROE control. The compact, intuitive controller takes up minimal bench space, is fan free and is easy to use. Three axes provide the X, Y, Z-orthogonal motion typical of most motorized micromanipulators. In the QUAD, Sutter introduces a true fourth axis to move the electrode coaxially at exactly the desired angle of approach. The fourth axis has 30mm of travel that significantly extends the range of travel for the system.
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Stand-alone manipulators
SOLO Single Axis Manipulator Controller
The SOLO is an extremely easy to operate single axis controller capable of running any single axis from Sutter’s line of stepper motor manipulators. The compact design of the SOLO controller requires minimal bench space and provides quiet, fan-free operation.
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Stand-alone manipulators
TRIO™-235
Ideal for in-vivo work, the TRIO™-235, replaces the Z-axis and replaces it with an adjustable diagonal axis. This configuration pairs a traditional X and Y-axis with a diagonal axis that can be adjusted in angle with a set screw. The diagonal features 50 mm of travel, with 25 mm of travel in the X and Y-axes. On this model, we have added software to create a synthetic “Z-axis” by combining the Diagonal and X-axes in reverse of how we create a synthetic diagonal axis on our other manipulators.
SKU: TRIO-235
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MPC-200 Systems
Bundled Electrophysiology Systems
Over the last 20 years, electrophysiology rigs have developed around several platforms. In all, the central concept is that manipulators and the sample are fixed in one frame, and the microscope is fixed in a second frame. These two separate frames of reference are then moved with respect to each other in order to locate cells. Sutter Instrument is now offering several systems, or “Big Kits”, that include dual manipulators with: either manipulator stands and scope translator; or large moving stage and a dual manipulator system. By specifying and offering these Big Kit bundled electrophysiology systems, Sutter is able to extend significant price savings over the same components purchased separately.
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Stand-alone manipulators
MM-33 Micromanipulator
Used in complex experiments in conjunction with our other micromanipulators, or as a stand alone unit in a teaching environment, the MM-33 is available separately for those wishing a small, practical instrument in applications not requiring submicron accuracy.
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Stand-alone manipulators
MP-285 Motorized Micromanipulator
One of the first in our line of precision motorized micromanipulators, the MP-285 is affordable yet offers advanced features found in manipulators costing thousands more. Custom engineered stepping motors, precision cross-roller bearing slides and proprietary worm gear capstan drives form the basis of the watch-like mechanical system.
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Micromanipulation, MPC-200 Systems, Multi-manipulators
Multi-Link™
Multi-Link™ Position Control is a stand-alone software package that interfaces with our MPC-200 manipulator controllers. Multi-Link is an intuitive GUI that uses the MPC-200 driver Sutter developed for the NIH freeware, μManager. It operates any Sutter Instrument device that can be connected to the MPC-200, including: manipulators, motorized microscopes (MOM and SOM), the MT-800 translator (with or without focus drive), and the MPC-78 platform stage (with or without focus drive) and the 3DMS stage.
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Stand-alone manipulators
QUAD® 4-Axis Motorized Micromanipulator
The QUAD® motorized micromanipulator is easy to use and features four independent axes. Each axis has a 25mm range of motion, a digital display of position and an ROE control. The compact, intuitive controller takes up minimal bench space, is fan free and is easy to use. Three axes provide the X, Y, Z-orthogonal motion typical of most motorized micromanipulators. In the QUAD, Sutter introduces a true fourth axis to move the electrode coaxially at exactly the desired angle of approach. The fourth axis has 30mm of travel that significantly extends the range of travel for the system.
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Stand-alone manipulators
SOLO Single Axis Manipulator Controller
The SOLO is an extremely easy to operate single axis controller capable of running any single axis from Sutter’s line of stepper motor manipulators. The compact design of the SOLO controller requires minimal bench space and provides quiet, fan-free operation.
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Stand-alone manipulators
TRIO™-235
Ideal for in-vivo work, the TRIO™-235, replaces the Z-axis and replaces it with an adjustable diagonal axis. This configuration pairs a traditional X and Y-axis with a diagonal axis that can be adjusted in angle with a set screw. The diagonal features 50 mm of travel, with 25 mm of travel in the X and Y-axes. On this model, we have added software to create a synthetic “Z-axis” by combining the Diagonal and X-axes in reverse of how we create a synthetic diagonal axis on our other manipulators.