Optical Microscope

The Asylum Research MFP-3D-BIO sets the standard for integrating AFM and optical microscopy for bioscience research. It is the only bio-AFM that makes no compromises to AFM imaging resolution, force measurement performance, or application versatility while seamlessly integrating with a full range of optical techniques. This, along with unmatched support from Asylum experts, make it the best, most productive AFM to advance your research.

Uncompromised AFM performance integrated with optical microscopy

Simple, high-resolution imaging in liquid on soft biological samples

Performance leadership in force spectroscopy and force mechanics

Unmatched versatility to satisfy the diverse needs of multiple users

Unrivaled support from bio-AFM experts to get the results you need

Uncompromised AFM performance integrated with optical microscopy

Illuminate or view with built-in top-down optics

Real-time optical navigation

High-quality objective allows easy viewing of opaque samples, laser alignment, and can be used as a condenser for brightfield or phase contrast illumination on transparent samples

Powerful real-time and offline rendering options including optical and AFM image overlays

Supports numerous optical techniques such as Brightfield, Phase Contrast, Epifluorescence, Confocal Microscopy, TIRF, FRET, FCS, FRAP, Ion Indicators (e.g. Ca2+ response)

Simple, high-resolution imaging in liquid on soft biological samples

Numerous environmental accessories for temperature control and simplifying imaging in liquid

Controlled gas or liquid environment options that are simple, safe and effective