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Micromanipulator MM3A-LS

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

The MM3A-LSrH micromanipulator is a special version designed especially for work in environments with high humidity.

The capabilities of the MM3A-LS micromanipulator can be expanded with the FMS-LS force measurement system. This small transducer can be fitted with a glass capillary in order to apply force to a specimen under the microscope. A typical application is to apply a known force to a single cell and record the response.

Compact and flexible

  • Compact design
  • Plug-and-play system with modular components
  • Interfacing solutions for most microscope stages
  • Fast set up and removal
  • Effortless work with multiple manipulators

Clear and simple

  • Intuitive control interfaces and software
  • User-friendly and easy to learn
  • Quick and easy tool exchange
  • Compact, stand-alone electronics with optional PC interface

Robust and stable

  • Compact construction delivers higher resonance frequencies
  • Excellent stability
  • Low drift (1nm/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 (0.25nm)
  • Extensive working range (100cm³)
  • No “blind axis” like with cartesian systems
  • Integrated coarse and fine displacement in one drive
  • High operating velocity (up to 10mm/sec)

Typical setups for MM3A-LS micromanipulators

  • 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
  • Speed A & B: up to 10 mm/s
    Speed C: up to 2 mm/s
  • Resolution A: 7 x 10–9rad (0.5 nm)
    Resolution B: 7 x 10–9rad (0.3 nm)
    Resolution C: < 0.05 nm
  • Holding force: 1 N
  • Holding torque: 3 to 4 Nmm
  • Lift B: 5 g
  • Temperature range: 273 K to 353 K
  • Environment: max. 40% r.H.
  • Lowest pressure: Not vacuum compatible
  • Mounting: Magnetic
  • Material: Stainless steel, aluminium

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

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

  • 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
  • Speed A & B: up to 10 mm/s
    Speed C: up to 2 mm/s
  • Resolution A: 7 x 10–9rad (0.5 nm)
    Resolution B: 7 x 10–9rad (0.3 nm)
    Resolution C: < 0.05 nm
  • Holding force: 1 N
  • Holding torque: 3 to 4 Nmm
  • Lift B: 5 g
  • Temperature range: 273 K to 353 K
  • Environment: max. 98% r.H.
  • Lowest pressure: Not vacuum compatible
  • Mounting: Magnetic
  • Material: Stainless steel, aluminium

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

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

  • Typical sensitivity: 200 µN/mV @ Gain=1000, Ub=5V (each sensor is individually calibrated)
  • Maximum force 100 mN (= 10g)

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

Please see the mm3a-ls brochure as well as more information on applications Micromanipulation drift-free

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Kleindiek micromanipulators for Life Sciences

The MM3A-LS is a three-axis micromanipulator system for life science. It can be configured for 1,2,3 or 4 manipulators with each system including control electronics, a joypad, PC software, pipette holders, a connector system for the air pressure tube and headstage, a magnetic mounting foot, a light microscope mounting plate and an operator’s handbook.