Carl Zeiss Axio Scan.Z1 Digital Slide Scanner

Axio Scan.Z1 is an automated microscope system that allows researchers to digitalise fixed-tissue sections and cytologic specimens in brightfield and fluorescence.

Due to the tray concept, the product captures the entire specimen area of the microscope slide, including the edge. Just a few minutes later, the self-calibrating automated slide scanner presents specimens on high-quality virtual slides. Up to 100 microscope slides can be digitalised at a time.

For fluorescence applications, filter wheels switch wavelengths in just 50 ms. Sensitive cameras and maximally corrected optics achieve optimal image quality. The Colibri.2 UV-free LED light source and a focus finder with oblique illumination, the Ring Aperture Contrast, ensure maximum protection for the sample.

The product is operated by ZEN imaging software from Carl Zeiss. ZEN allows users either to work with predefined recording parameters automatically or to select all settings individually.

The virtual slides are organised in a web-based database: the ZEN Browser. Independent of the operating system, users can access, view and share their images and data with colleagues online and organise entire projects - even while travelling. There is also a free app for iPad and iPhone to facilitate this usage.

Users decide at the outset how many microscope slides and which detection modes and camera they wish to use, and simply upgrade the product as their tasks expand.