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.

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)

• 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^–9 rad (0.5 nm)
  Resolution B: 7 x 10^–9 rad (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.