Edge® Digital 3D Micro/Macroscopes
Edge® Digital 3D Microscope
Powerful and Affordable 3D Light Microscopes for Industry - Research - Biomedicine - Education
Overview
The Edge® 3D Microscope is a highly sophisticated digital 3D microscope with a wider variety of features than are found in expensive 3D confocal microscopes and for a fraction of the cost!
The microscope is one of the most important tools for science and industry. Although microscope specimens are three-dimensional objects, the vast majority of conventional microscopes produce only flat, two-dimensional images, with extremely shallow depth of field. With the advent of computers, lasers and robotics, the poor depth of field problem has been solved. Automated microscopes can take a series of images at different focus points, and then the out-of-focus portions are removed from each image. A computer reconstructs the in-focus portions of the image with dramatically extended depth and clarity. Until now, these new and revolutionary advances in 3D imaging have not been translated into affordable microscopes. To address this problem, The Edge® has been developed as a unique 3D microscope with extended depth of focus and clarity that is inexpensive and user friendly. It is an innovative superior 3D light microscope with the flexibility and multiple features of a universal microscope.
Why 3D?
- The real world is 3D
- Reduce misinterpretation and misdiagnosis
- Increase productivity
Why Edge® 3D?
- Fully automated 3D imaging
- Plug & play and user friendly
- Breakthrough value
Features
- Modes of 3D imaging
- Stereo 3D using active 3D glasses
- Stereo 3D using Red/Cyan 3D glasses
- Motion Parallax 3D Movies (no glasses required)
- 3D Surface Profiling of Specimens
- Automated Z-Focus Stacking Produces Extended Depth of Focus Images
- Uses Standard Objective Lenses 2X to 100X with Magnifications over 1,000 times
- Transmitted Light
- Brightfield
- Darkfield
Click for additional information - Phase Contrast
- Oblique Illumination and Polarization
- Reflected Light
- Fluorescence Module
- Edge® 3D Panfocal™ Software
- User Friendly Plug & Play System
- Controls the microscope
- Performs 3D image analysis
- User Friendly Plug & Play System
Citations
Gary Greenberg, PhD. Edge®, Nonconfocal 3D Microscopy, 2018. Biophotonics.
Applications
Biology
Edge®'s extended depth of focus features provide greatly enhanced imaging of thick, real-world specimens encountered in applications such as Marine Biology and Plant Biology.
Geology
With the 3D technology of the Edge®, one can examine rocks, pebbles, sand or polished sections, all with amazing three-dimensional clarity.
Industry
The full depth of focus 3D features of the Edge® microscope make it ideal for examining a large range of different industrial products for quality control, production line vision, and failure analysis applications.
Microelectronics
The Edge® 3D microscope will help to solve the difficult problems encountered in visualizing the placement and integrity of circuitry components, such as bond testing application.
Neuroscience
The nervous system is a complex three-dimensional network. The Edge® 3D microscope is the ultimate neurobiology microscope as it defines and reveals otherwise ambiguous areas in samples.
Pathology
Cytopathology is a perfect application for the Edge® 3D microscope, as specimens such as PAP smears and needle biopsies are very three-dimensional by nature. The rich depth information that the Edge® 3D microscope provides results in less false negatives. Users are encouraged to section their samples 50 micron thick, rather than the standard 5 micron sections. Three-dimensional visualization of thick samples improves both productivity and accuracy.
Comparisons |
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| Conventional microscopes | Edge® 3D Microscope Z-Focus Stacking |
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| Conventional microscopes only allow you to see small portions of the image in focus at a time. | Edge® 3D microscopes allow you to see the entire image in focus with Z-Focus Stacking technology. |
| Sample = Golgi Stained Neurons, transmitted light | |
| Conventional microscopes | Edge® 3D Microscope motion parallax mode |
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| With conventional microscopes most of the image is out of focus. | The Edge-3D microscope's Motion Parallax mode provides rich visual depth information. |
| Sample = Purkinje cell, transmitted light | |
| Conventional microscopes | Edge® 3D Microscope 3D Model mode |
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| With conventional microscopes it is sometimes very difficult to make clear observations. | The Edge-3D microscope's 3D Model mode provides valuable perspective and control to your samples. |
| Sample = Microelectronics | |
Edge® Digital 3D Microscope
With Z-Axis Stacking and Six 3D Imaging Modes
The Edge® 3D Light Microscope delivers three-dimensional imaging with extreme versatility. Packaged in an anodized aluminum body, the Edge® 3D Microscope is a truly high-performance Plug-and-Play microscope.
With the innovative Edge® 3D Panfocal™ Z-Stacking Software Package, the user is able to control stage focus, illumination, image capture, and perform 3D image analysis.
Application Specifications
- Edge® Panfocal™ 3D Software controls stage focus, illumination, image capture, and performs 3D image analysis
- Plug and Play 3D Control& Display Unit includes
- Alienware 3D Computer with Nvidia Graphics Card
- 24 inch 3D Monitor
- 3D Emitter with Active 3D Glasses
- Illumination
- Transmitted Illumination
- Reflected Illumination
- Epi-Fluorescence Illumination (optional accessory)
- Compatibility with most optical systems, including
- Brightfield
- Darkfield (optional accessory)
- DIC (optional accessory)
- Polarization (optional accessory)
- Epi-Illumination (optional accessory)
- Oblique Iillumination
- Magnification Range
- Uses conventional microscope objective lenses with objective magnifications from 2x-100x resulting in screen magnifications of over 5,000 times
- Resolution (X-Y Dimension)
- 250 nm (using 1.4 NA Plan Apo Optics)
Physical Specifications
| Size | 30 x 30 x 36 cm |
| Weight | 14 kg |
| Construction | Anodized aluminum |
| Electrical Requirement | 100-240V, 50-60Hz |
| Electrical Connections | 1 USB2 output 1 Transformer connection |
| Reflected Lights | 2 LEDs rated at 1 Watt each |
| Transmitted Lights | 2 LEDs rated at 1 Watt each |
| T-2 Adapter | Connects to wide variety of cameras |
| Camera | 20 Megapixel camera with full HD video |
| Lens Turret | Places for 4 RMS objective lenses |
| Optical System | -Edge DIN Camera Head is compatible with most 160 mm tube-length objective lenses -Infinity Camera Head is compatible with most Infinity lenses including Olympus & Motic (not compatible with Zeiss objective lenses) |
| Objective Lenses | 2x-100x (not included) |
| Stage Focus | Automated motorized stage controlled by Edge 3D Software |
| Focus Travel Range | 50 mm in 2 micron steps |
| X-Y Stage Dimensions | 220 x 150 mm |
Six Modes of 3D Imaging
- Stereo viewing in real-time
- Motion parallax 3D viewing in real-time
- Automated Z-Focus Stacking
- Full-focus image stacks in Stereo 3D
- 3D profiling of surface topology
- Full-focus motion parallax movie loops
Basic System Includes
- Edge® 3D Microscope Body
- Edge® 3D Panfocaloftware Package
- Achromatic Condenser Lens (Objective lenses sold separately)
- 3D Computer Control Unit with Nvidia 3D Graphics Card
- 3D Display System with 24 inch Monitor and Active Glasses
- Camera Head
- DSLR Camera (USB3 camera also available)
Optional Accessories
- Range of Objective Lenses available
- Epi-Illumination Fluorescence (3 Color System)
Ordering Information
| 96500 | Edge-3D Research Microscope V3 3D Computer Control Unit 24" 3D Display System w/3D Glasses Edge® 3D Panfocal Software Package Camera Head for Infinity Objectives 24 Megapixel DSLR w/HD Video |
each | 33,423.00 | Add to Cart |
Objective Lenses required for operation
Motic Infinity Plan Apochromatic Objective Lenses
| 96500-40 | 4x - N.A. 0.15; W.D. 20mm | each | 1,190.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-41 | 10x - N.A. 0.35; W.D. 4.2mm | each | 1,435.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-42 | 20x - N.A. 0.65; W.D. 0.7mm | each | 1,890.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-43 | 40x - N.A. 0.95; W.D. 0.1mm | each | 2,940.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-50 | Plan Fluar Objective 4x | each | 567.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-51 | Plan Fluar Objective 10x | each | 994.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-52 | Plan Fluar Objective 20x | each | 1,029.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-53 | Plan Fluar Objective 40x | each | 1,330.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-54 | Plan Fluar Objective 50x Oil | each | 1,470.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-60 | PL Ph10x/0.25 | each | 287.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-61 | PL Ph20x/0.4 | each | 350.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-62 | PL Ph40x/0.65/S | each | 518.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-63 | PL Ph100x/1.25/S-Oil | each | 728.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-70 | Phase Contrast 5 Position Turret Condenser | each | 686.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-71 | Abbe Condenser | each | 196.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-90 | Three Color System | each | 4,340.00 | Add to Cart |
3D Pan-Focal Macro/Microscope
Improves Accuracy and Increases Productivity
Panfocal 3D software controls the focus of the camera to produce a stack of images, each taken at different focus levels. The stack of images is processed to remove the out-of-focus blur and an extended depth of focus image is produced that can be seen as a 2D picture, stereo 3D picture, rotational 3D movie, or surface profile.
Features
- Automated Z-Focus Stacking
- Extended Depth of Focus
- Rotational 3D Imaging
- Stereo 3D Imaging
- Surface Profiling
Basic Unit Includes
- Chassis and Body constructed of aluminum
- Auto-focusing camera head with 1/4-20 mount
- Automated Z-Axis Focus with 2 inch travel
- Manual focus with 12 inch travel
- 3D Computer with 24 inch 3D Monitor
- Edge® Panfocal™ 3D software
Ordering Information
| 96510 | Edge® 3D Pan-Focal Macro/Microscope 3D Computer Control Unit, including: 24" 3D Display System with 3D Glasses, Edge® 3D Panfocal Software Package (Camera and lenses not included) |
each | 13,000.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-20 | Digital SLR Camera (Nikon D3300 Camera, 60mm f/2.8 macro lens) | each | 1,755.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-25 | USB3 Video Camera (5 MP) | each | 1,625.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-10 | Infinity Tube Accessory for C-Mount Video | each | 2,850.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-15 | Infinity Tube Accessory for T-2 Mount DSLR | each | 2,850.00 | Add to Cart |
Motic Infinity Plan Apochromatic Objective Lenses
| 96500-40 | 4x - N.A. 0.15; W.D. 20mm | each | 1,190.00 | Add to Cart |
| 96500-41 | 10x - N.A. 0.35; W.D. 4.2mm | each | 1,435.00 | Add to Cart |
Contact us for more information on available optical front ends.
