Micromanipulator for Life Science

About

The MM3A-LS micromanipulator is employed by scientists around the world for highly sensitive electrophysiological recordings. It is renowned for long-term stability and precision and has earned Kleindiek Nanotechnik a reputation for top-of-the-line manipulation solutions.

Advantages

Compact and flexible

Small and practical
Plug-and-play system with modular components
Interfacing solutions for most microscopes
Fast setup and removal
Effortless work with multiple manipulators
Useful plug-in tools

Clear and simple

Result-oriented operation and increased throughput
Intuitive control interfaces and software
User-friendly and easy to learn
Quick and easy tool exchange
Compact, stand-alone electronics with PC interface
Pioneering cabling technology

Robust and stable

Compact construction delivers higher resonance frequencies
Excellent stability
Low drift (1 nm/min)
Reliable operation (one year endurance test)
Virtually insusceptible to vibrations
Fast pre-positioning by hand

Fast and precise

No backlash or reversal play
Sub-nanometer resolution (0.25 nm)
Extensive working range (100 cm³)
No "blind axis" like with cartesian systems
Integrated coarse and fine displacement in one drive
High operating velocity (up to 10 mm/sec)

Specifications

Length: 62.1 mm
Width: 20.4 mm
Height: 25.4 mm
Weight: 45 g
Operating range A & B: 240°
Operating range C: 12 mm
Piezo range A: 4 × 10e-4 rad (20 µm)
Piezo range B: 4 × 10e-4 rad (15 µm)
Piezo range C: 1 µm
Speed A & B: up to 10 mm/s
Speed C: up to 2 mm/s
Resolution A: 10e-7 rad (5 nm)
Resolution B: 10e-7 rad (3.5 nm)
Resolution C: 0.25 nm
Holding force: 1 N
Holding torque: 3 to 4 Nmm
Lift Y: 5 g
Temperature range: 273 K to 353 K
Lowest pressure: Not vacuum compatible
Mounting: Magnetic
Material: Stainless steel, aluminium

A = up / down · B = left / right · C = in / out

All technical specifications are approximate. Due to continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice.