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Micromanipulator for Life Science

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.

More images MM3A-LS micromanipulator
More compact and more flexible
  • Small and practical
  • Plug-and-play system with modular components
  • Magnetic interfacing solution for all light microscopes
  • Fast and setup and removal
  • Effortless work with multiple manipulators
Clearer and simpler
  • Result-oriented operation and increased throughput
  • Intuitive control interfaces and software
  • User-friendly and easy to learn
  • Quick and easy pipette exchange
  • Compact, low-noise electronics with PC interface
  • Reduced interference due to pioneering cabling technology
More robust and more 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
Faster and more 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)
Technical specifications

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

  • Length  60 mm
  • Width  22 mm
  • Height  25 mm
  • Weight  45 g
  • Operating range AB  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 AB  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


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

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