STEDYCON 2
STEDYCON 2 is a compact, plug-and-play fluorescence imaging upgrade that transforms any existing microscope into a powerful confocal, STED super-resolution, and TIMEBOW lifetime imaging system. Designed in a sleek, modern housing that matches the MIRAVA platform, STEDYCON 2 integrates all lasers, detectors, scanners, and autofocus modules into one maintenance-free device. With super-resolution down to 30 nm, fully integrated FLIM powered by PicoQuant, and browser-based intuitive software, STEDYCON 2 delivers high-end imaging performance at a significantly lower cost than conventional confocal systems. Installation takes only minutes — simply connect to a camera port, select your fluorophores, and start imaging. Perfect for labs seeking cutting-edge imaging capabilities without replacing their microscope frame, STEDYCON 2 offers exceptional reliability, alignment-free operation, and advanced imaging workflows for modern research.
- Confocal, STED, and FLIM lifetime imaging in one compact module
- Super-resolution STED imaging with up to 30 nm resolution
- Integrated TIMEBOW lifetime imaging (FLIM) powered by PicoQuant
- Pulsed 775 nm STED laser + excitation lasers at 488, 561, 640 nm
- Optional additional 405 nm CW excitation line
- QUAD scanner with high-speed, high-precision imaging
- 4 high-sensitivity APD detectors for maximum signal efficiency
- STEADYFOCUS: continuous hardware autofocus, no additional optics required
- All lasers aligned by design — maintenance-free optical path
- Intuitive, browser-based STEDYCON smart control software
- 1-click STED activation, fast workflow setup
- Multi-positioning, tiling, 3D imaging, time-lapse, and Z-stacks
- Export to LiGHTBOX for advanced post-processing
- Low cost of ownership compared to traditional confocal systems
- Compatible with nearly any microscope frame (upright or inverted)
- Super-resolution fluorescence microscopy
- Live-cell imaging and dynamic cellular studies
- FLIM lifetime imaging for biochemical and metabolic analysis
- Multicolor 2D and 3D imaging
- Neuroscience and synaptic imaging
- Cell biology and structural biology
- Microbial imaging
- Tissue and organoid imaging
- Quantitative imaging and biophysics
- Academic research labs and imaging facilities
- Upgrading older microscopes to modern high-performance imaging
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Imaging Modes | 2D/3D confocal, STED super-resolution, FLIM (TIMEBOW) |
| STED Resolution | <40 nm, typically 30 nm |
| STED Laser | Pulsed 775 nm |
| Excitation Lasers | 488 nm, 561 nm, 640 nm; optional 405 nm |
| Scanner | QUAD scanner |
| Detectors | 4 × APD detectors |
| Pinhole | Motorized |
| Autofocus | STEADYFOCUS continuous hardware autofocus |
| Software | Browser-based STEDYCON smart control |
| Software Features | 1-click STED, TIMEBOW FLIM, tiling, 3D, time-lapse, multi-position, navigation, LiGHTBOX export |
| Microscope Compatibility | Any frame with camera port (upright/inverted) |
| Optical Alignment | All lasers aligned by design; maintenance-free |
| Installation Time | A few minutes |
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