Neural Probe Trajectory Planning and Automated Insertion
Obtaining successful in-vivo electrophysiological recordings with silicon neural probes requires a set of carefully executed activities which include: Careful planning of the optimum insertion path. Accurate placement of the probe to enter the brain at the designated...
Using Probe Mount 1AS and Alignment Fixture with Neuropixels 1.0 Probes
By clamping as far back from the probe shank as possible, the MPM Probe Mount 1As allows researchers to maximize the density of probes in multi-probe neural recording experiments. Mount Maximizes Density of Neuropixels 1.0 Probes in Multi-Probe Recording New Scale’s...
New Scale Launches Miniature Smart Stage for High-Volume Product Applications
New Scale’s newest M3-LS Smart Stage is a cost-effective solution for precision embedded motion in high-volume product applications. M3-LS-U2-8 Linear Smart Stage delivers rapid, cost-effective integration of embedded motion into precision instruments designed for...See the MPM System live at the Allen Institute
New Scale Technologies’ micro-manipulators at the Allen Institute (photos by the Allen Institute) Are you interested in learning about multi-probe experimental techniques with Neuropixels probes… from the experts in extracellular electrophysiology recording?...
Optogenetics and the Multi-Probe Micromanipulator
Optogenetics has progressed rapidly from its beginnings in 2005, thanks in part to advances in supporting fields including photonics and micro-mechatronics. The MPM Micromanipulator is unique in its ability to simultaneously position multiple silicon probes and optical fibers for optogenetics.
SPIE publication explores photonics and the brain
The Jan/Feb 2022 issue of Photonics Focus, a publication of the international society for optics and photonics (SPIE), examines multiple perspectives on photonics and the brain. Several articles suggest future applications for silicon probes, beyond their current use...Video: M3-LS Linear Smart Stage Applications
Embedded motion for spectroscopy, microscopy and manipulation This video demonstrates a variety of applications using M3-LS Linear Smart Stages to embed compact, closed-loop linear motion. This smart micro stage puts very precise motion in the palm of your hand so you...
Multi-Probe Micromanipulator helps researchers explore fMRI connectivity
An article in Nature Communications describes how researchers in Italy combined neural manipulations, resting-state fMRI and in vivo electrophysiology (using the New Scale MPM Multi-Probe Micromanipulator) to probe how inactivation of a cortical node causally affects brain-wide fMRI coupling in the mouse.