I would like to buy an laser tweezer as an add-on to a microscope. I know a lot depends on the subtleties of the configuration, but before beginning to dream seriously about the purchase, I would like to know the approximate prize of such a configuration. Does anyone have info about Thorlabs or JPK prices?
Thanks for any info.
Dear Peter Nagy
another option could be the already built up system from Lumicks.
https://lumicks.com/
They have different machines, thus prices. I work with one of them (C-trap) and it is easy to use, even for biologists who can't dream to build one.
But it might not exactly be most suitable for you since you want to add it to your system.
Ps.: I'm following the question since I would also be curious to know it.
Google is your friend-
thorlabs offer a demonstration kit which is ~£6k, and a modular system which is ~£15k
Obviously there will be some difference in cost depending on the application and what you already have.
https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=6966
https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=3959
JPK have a link to request a quote for their modular system.
https://www.jpk.com/products/force-sensing-optical-tweezers-and-optical-trapping/nanotracker-2
Depends on the application you need, standard MMI CellManipulator from MMI (German company) just for trapping with escape force 1200 pN on Nikon Eclipse TI2 (including automation software, camera, delivery and installation cost, etc) will cost you below 200k euro.
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