See It, Track It, Slice it:
Advanced Approaches in Small Animal Imaging using DEXA & Cryostat Sectioning

Micro Photonics’ Senior Applications Engineer, Raj Manoharan, gave a presentation to small animal researchers at the  American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) national meeting. researchers to explore two cutting-edge techniques that transform preclinical studies: Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) and Cryostat Sectioning. With our DEXA InAlyzer2 system, you can now scan multiple animals at once and track them over time with precision, revealing dynamic changes in bone density, lean tissue, and fat—non-invasively, at multiple life stages. At a study’s conclusion, cryostat sectioning provides ultra-thin, whole-animal slices for unparalleled microscopic analysis. Together, these tools let researchers capture every data point, tell the full story, and push the boundaries of discovery.

Scan 6 mice in 28 seconds with the InAlyzer2 DEXA system and the Somni Scientific Custom Manifold

Micro Photonics has partnered with Somni Scientific to create a unique manifold (one, three, or six-way mouse anesthesia splitter) as an accessory to the InAlyzer2 DEXA instrument. Our goal at Micro Photonics is always seeking to support our customers in their research. We worked with Somni Scientific to develop manifolds to help our DEXA users save time and improve clinical accuracy and reproducibility.

More information on custom manifolds from Somni Scientific

 NEW PRODUCT: Bright Full Body Small Animal Cryostat

The 9400 Cryostat operates with unmatched sectioning precision, offering a thickness range from 1μm to 200μm in 1μm increments. It accommodates specimens up to 110mm in height, 150mm in width, and 400mm in length. The system features a dual compressor refrigeration unit that maintains chamber temperatures down to -35°C, ensuring optimal conditions for tissue preservation. Users can choose between solid steel, tungsten, or disposable knife options. The intuitive touchscreen interface allows for programmable cutting windows and speeds, batch slicing, and customizable cutting modes, enhancing both quality and efficiency in research workflows.
Founded over 80 years ago, Bright Instruments leads in precision cryostat and microtome manufacturing. Their products support histopathology, toxicology, and developmental biology through advanced sectioning technology. Their 9400 Cryostat was developed to product high-Quality frozen sections of whole small animals for research.

NEW PRODUCT: ATAC NuLine Cone & Plate Viscometer

Pre-calibrated, certificated, and ready to use straight out of the box! This precision-built system provides accurate viscosity measurements to within 1% across a broad range of fluids and temperatures. Its rugged design makes it ideal for use as an “At-Line” benchtop viscometer for measuring viscosity in a wide range of process applications, including analysis of paint, cosmetics, varnish, inks, resins, food, bitumen, oil, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals.

More Information on our new product lines.