The Nikon "AX R" system is an inverted laser-scanning confocal microscope and is our most capable instrument. The AX R has both a traditional, high-resolution Galvano scanner and a high-speed Resonant scanner with up to 2K X 2K resolution, making this instrument capable of both high-resolution and high-speed imaging. The AX R offers the largest selection of laser lines, allowing the microscope to excite up to 7 fluorophores with clear spectral separation. This instrument has the widest range of objectives lenses, including a long working distance 20x 0.7NA objective with 2.3mm of working distance and water-immersion 40x 1.25NA objective paired and automated water immersion dispenser, ideal for long-term, live cell and multi-well plate imaging.

• High-resolution image acquisition
  • Galvano scanner (up to 8K X 8K)
• High-speed image acquisition 
  • with Resonant scanner (up to 2K X 2K)
• Live cell imaging 
  • humidity, temperature, and CO2 regulation
• Advanced multichannel imaging
  • up to 7 fluorophores per sample
• Piezo stage with 600um travel for precise, high-speed zstack imaging 
• Automated water dispenser for automated multi-well imaging using the water-immersion 40x objective.