SENSOCELL Optical Tweezers

“The Imaging and Optics Facility at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria has implemented SENSOCELL in a unique configuration that combines optical-trapping experiments with transmitted light, widefield and/or confocal imaging modalities. Established in close cooperation with IMPETUX and in collaboration with Nikon Europe B.V., this configuration offers unique opportunities for mechanical probing and characterization of biological and synthetic samples.”

"With the optical sectioning capacity of the spinning disk confocal and the ability to measure forces readily inside living cells and animals, this instrument is the ideal tool to bring mechanobiology and force measurements into animal model systems, such as C. elegans, Drosophila or Zebrafish. "

“For our research, one of the most important features is the calibration-free force measurement, which allows us to obtain reliable quantitative force readouts when trapping objects inside living cells and tissues. Whenever we need help, the amazing team at IMPETUX is there. Thanks a lot, IMPETUX! My research would not be the same without you.”

“IMPETUX has been an outstanding collaborator in developing and applying optical tweezers to challenging problems in biological physics. Their highly capable, flexible instrumentation, together with their exceptional technical support and collaborative approach, has enabled us to develop new experimental methods for probing the mechanics of living cells, biomolecular condensates, and other active matter systems."

“Impetux SENSOCELL is the perfect instrument for our research. Having used multiple optical traps in my career, I am impressed by its abilities and most importantly ease of use. This is critical to make optical trapping accessible to the whole lab. We’ve also had a great time interacting with the folks at Impetux who have been altogether very helpful and supportive”