Request InfoPrior Scientific Instruments Ltd.Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. has announced accessory mounting wings for its H117 stage for inverted microscopes. The wings enable simple, precise integration of tools such as microfluidic pumps, microinjectors, micromanipulators, probes and sensors. Mounting accessories close to the stage facilitates precise sample positioning required for the optimal experimental setup. The breadboard format of these wings with M6 tapped holes and 25-mm spacing allows the easy mounting of a wide range of accessories, increasing the stage’s versatility.See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics Spectra July 2019 IssueTwo-Axis Gimbal MountThe AU300-ER Two-Axis Gimbal Mount from Optimal Engineering Systems Inc. features a full 360° continuous rotation of each axis. 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