Stage-top Incubator

The National Institutes of Health intends to negotiate on a sole source basis for Andor Technology.

The National Institutes of Health NIH/NEI will procure Incubator with Digital CO2 mixing and Oko-Lab stage insert 2xGS-M.

a Add-on system will help in the capture of superb confocal images at least 10 times faster than point scanner-based systems. BC43 incubator is a prime solution for the high-speed imaging camera that makes it perfect for live-cell confocal imaging. Only the manufacturer can provide the attachments and parts to upgrade our current system.

Brand Name only: Items listed are for a current system already on-site. These add-on upgrades can only be from the original vendor of the current system. 

Manufacturer only sells directly and there are no resellers.

Responses
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