{"id":159,"date":"2025-02-06T21:21:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T21:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/?page_id=159"},"modified":"2026-03-16T08:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:37:46","slug":"equipment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"vf-grid | vf-grid__col-3\"><div class=\"vf-grid__col--span-2\"><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<div class=\"vf-tabs\"><ul class=\"vf-tabs__list\" data-vf-js-tabs=\"true\"><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-main-equipment\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Main Equipment in the AML<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-additional-equipment\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Additional Equipment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vf-tabs-content\" data-vf-js-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-main-equipment\"><h2>Main Equipment in the AML<\/h2>\n<article class=\"vf-summary vf-summary--has-image\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LSM900-300x200.jpg\" class=\"vf-summary__image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #d0d0ce\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LSM900-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LSM900-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LSM900-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LSM900.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>  <h3 class=\"vf-summary__title\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/equipment\/confocal-laser-scanning-microscope-lsm900-zeiss\/\" class=\"vf-summary__link\" target=\"\">\n    \n    Confocal laser scanning microscope &#8211; LSM 900, Zeiss\n    <\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n  <p class=\"vf-summary__text\">Fluorescence signals from molecules to organisms can be observed in high resolution of ~200 nm in x\/y and ~ 500 nm in z.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-summary vf-summary--has-image\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/copas-300x200.jpg\" class=\"vf-summary__image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #d0d0ce\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/copas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/copas-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/copas-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/copas.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>  <h3 class=\"vf-summary__title\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/equipment\/large-particle-sorter-copas-vision-500-union-biometrica\/\" class=\"vf-summary__link\" target=\"\">\n    \n    Large particle sorter &#8211;  COPAS Vision 500, Union Biometrica\n    <\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n  <p class=\"vf-summary__text\">An innovative image-based sorter capable of isolating large organisms up to 400 \u00b5m in diameter and several mm in length.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-summary vf-summary--has-image\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HPF-s-300x200.jpg\" class=\"vf-summary__image\" alt=\"High-Pressure Freezer\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #d0d0ce\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HPF-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HPF-s-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HPF-s.jpg 1001w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>  <h3 class=\"vf-summary__title\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/equipment\/high-pressure-freezer-leica-em-ice-leica-microsystems\/\" class=\"vf-summary__link\" target=\"\">\n    \n    High Pressure Freezer &#8211;  Leica EM ICE, Leica Microsystems\n    <\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n\n  <p class=\"vf-summary__text\">High pressure freezing enables rapid vitrification (within 20 ms) of small biological samples (up to 200 \u00b5m in height and 6mm in diameter) for electron microscopy analyses.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-summary vf-summary--has-image\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PF-s-300x200.jpg\" class=\"vf-summary__image\" alt=\"Plunge Freezer, Vitrobot\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #d0d0ce\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PF-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PF-s-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PF-s.jpg 1001w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>  <h3 class=\"vf-summary__title\">\n    \n    Plunge Freezer &#8211;  Vitrobot, Thermofisher Scientific\n    <\/h3>\n\n  <p class=\"vf-summary__text\">Plunge freezing allows the preservation of single cells for analysis with cryo EM.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-summary vf-summary--has-image\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/axio-vert-s-300x200.jpg\" class=\"vf-summary__image\" alt=\"Inverted fluorescence microscope\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #d0d0ce\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/axio-vert-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/axio-vert-s-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/axio-vert-s.jpg 1001w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>  <h3 class=\"vf-summary__title\">\n    \n    Inverted fluorescence microscope &#8211; AxioVert, Zeiss\n    <\/h3>\n\n  <p class=\"vf-summary__text\">Inverted fluorescence microscope for sample inspection with colour camera.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-summary vf-summary--has-image\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stemi508-binocular-s-300x200.jpg\" class=\"vf-summary__image\" alt=\"scientist looking through a Binocular, Stemi508\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #d0d0ce\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stemi508-binocular-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stemi508-binocular-s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stemi508-binocular-s.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>  <h3 class=\"vf-summary__title\">\n    \n    Stereo microscope &#8211; Stemi 508, Zeiss\n    <\/h3>\n\n  <p class=\"vf-summary__text\">Binoculars for brightfield sample inspection with colour camera.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-summary vf-summary--has-image\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ApoTome2-300x200.jpg\" class=\"vf-summary__image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #d0d0ce\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ApoTome2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ApoTome2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ApoTome2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ApoTome2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>  <h3 class=\"vf-summary__title\">\n    \n    Fluorescence stereo zoom microscope &#8211; AxioZoom, Zeiss\n    <\/h3>\n\n  <p class=\"vf-summary__text\">Stereo Microscope with fluorescence, Apotome and monochromatic camera.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-summary vf-summary--has-image\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/axio-imager-linkam-stage-300x200.jpg\" class=\"vf-summary__image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #d0d0ce\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/axio-imager-linkam-stage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/axio-imager-linkam-stage-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/axio-imager-linkam-stage-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/axio-imager-linkam-stage.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>  <h3 class=\"vf-summary__title\">\n    \n    Cryo fluorescence microscope &#8211; Axio Imager 2, Zeiss\n    <\/h3>\n\n  <p class=\"vf-summary__text\">Cryo Widefield Microscope for inspection of cryo preserved specimen, equipped with Linkam stage.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"vf-summary vf-summary--has-image\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Biowave-300x200.png\" class=\"vf-summary__image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 180px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #d0d0ce\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Biowave-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Biowave-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Biowave-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/mobile-labs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Biowave.png 1501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>  <h3 class=\"vf-summary__title\">\n    \n    PELCO BioWave, Ted Pella\n    <\/h3>\n\n  <p class=\"vf-summary__text\">Microwave for sample fixation.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-additional-equipment\"><h2>Additional Equipment<\/h2>\n<p>The following equipment is (semi)permanently installed in the AML to support the sample preparation needed before\/after the advanced technologies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Instrument<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Model, Company<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glow discharge<\/td><td>PELCO easiGlow\u2122, Ted Pella<\/td><td>Cleaning system for EM grids<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Linkam Stage<\/td><td>CMS196V, Linkam<\/td><td>System for cryo-observation of vitrified samples on a light microscope&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Centrifuge<\/td><td>5425R, Eppendorf<\/td><td>For 0.2 to 5ml tubes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Centrifuge<\/td><td>5430\/5430 R, Eppendorf<\/td><td>For 0.2 to 50ml tubes and microplates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incubator<\/td><td>IPP, Memmert<\/td><td>53 L, 0\u00b0C to 70\u00b0C operation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incubator<\/td><td>TC135S, Lovibond<\/td><td>445 L, 2\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C operation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incubator<\/td><td>TC445S, Lovibond<\/td><td>135 L, 2\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C operation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PCR Workstation<\/td><td>Captair Bio 320, Erlab<\/td><td>Clean operations with DNA samples<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General scale<\/td><td>PCB 200, Kern&nbsp;<\/td><td>Resolution 0,01g, max. 1kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mini Centrifuge<\/td><td>SU1550, Sunlab<\/td><td>For 8 x 1.5\/2ml tubes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vortex<\/td><td>Genie 1 SI-0136, Scientific Industries Inc.<\/td><td>Mixer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vacuum Unit<\/td><td>Vacusip V07, Integra<\/td><td>System for aspiration of biological buffers and media.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ThermoMixer<\/td><td>ThermoMixer\u00ae C, Eppendorf<\/td><td>temperature control and mixing of liquids in closed tubes and plates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fume Hood&nbsp;<\/td><td>EV.V.16516, Asecos<\/td><td>Complete capture of hazardous vapours, gases or suspended solids<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heat sealer<\/td><td>S100, Eppendorf<\/td><td>For plates sealing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freezer<\/td><td>7083 930-01, Liebherr<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fridge<\/td><td>7083 045-03, Liebherr<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cabinet for Flammable Chemicals<\/td><td>UB.90.060.089.UL.S, Asecos<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VC Setup<\/td><td><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-card vf-card--brand vf-card--bordered vf-u-margin__bottom--800\" default>\n  <div class=\"vf-card__content | vf-stack vf-stack--400\">\n      <h3 class=\"vf-card__heading\">\n              <a class=\"vf-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ppms.embl.de\/start\/\">\n      PPMS booking       <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"vf-card__heading__icon | vf-icon vf-icon-arrow--inline-end\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n          <path d=\"M0 12c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12s12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0C5.376.008.008 5.376 0 12zm13.707-5.209l4.5 4.5a1 1 0 010 1.414l-4.5 4.5a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414l2.366-2.367a.25.25 0 00-.177-.424H6a1 1 0 010-2h8.482a.25.25 0 00.177-.427l-2.366-2.368a1 1 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