Custom Microscopy Design

The Cairn Custom Design Department specialises in delivering bespoke solutions to meet unique product requirements for customers across a broad range of industries. 

We understand that every challenge is specific to your project. Our expert team combines cutting-edge technology with unparalleled expertise to build customised solutions tailored to your specifications, from components through to systems. 

Bespoke Microscopy Solutions - Cairn Research

Quality, Precision & Innovation

Equipped with a state-of-the-art workshop featuring the latest CNC and 3D printing equipment, along with industry-standard mechanical, electronic and optical CAD software, we ensure quality, precision and innovation.

With every step of the process completed in-house, we ensure that your solution meets our exacting standards.

Whether you’re in academia, industry or healthcare, we are committed to transforming your vision into reality, with Cairn’s commitment to quality and innovation supporting you every step of the way. 

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Chad Relay Cairn Research
Bespoke Scientific Plate

Our custom design process begins with an in-depth consultation to understand your specific imaging needs and challenges. We then develop a detailed project proposal, outlining the technical specifications, timeline, and cost estimates. After approval, our team of engineers and scientists collaborate closely with you throughout the design, prototyping, and testing phases, ensuring the final product meets your exact requirements. 

Absolutely. We specialise in creating solutions that seamlessly integrate with your existing equipment. Whether you need modifications to current systems or entirely new components that interface with your setup, our team has the expertise to ensure compatibility and enhance your system’s overall performance. 

We offer comprehensive post-delivery support, including installation assistance, user training, and ongoing technical support. Our commitment to your success extends beyond delivery, with options for maintenance services and system upgrades as your needs evolve. We aim to build long-term partnerships with our clients, ensuring your system continues to meet your research or production goals. 

Quality and reliability are at the core of our design philosophy. We employ rigorous testing protocols during the prototyping phase to identify and address any potential issues. Our systems are built using high-quality components and are subjected to thorough validation processes to ensure they meet or exceed performance expectations. We also incorporate feedback loops during testing to refine and optimise the design before final delivery. 

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At Cairn Research, we understand that every research and imaging challenge is unique. Our bespoke design services are crafted to meet your specific needs, ensuring that each solution we deliver is perfectly aligned with your scientific goals.

We have answered some of the most common questions about our custom design process, so you can gain a clearer understanding of how we work and how we can support your success.

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40 Years of
Bespoke Excellence

5/5

Professor Mikko Juusola, University of Sheffield

Principal investigator

Since 2004, I have worked with Cairn and relied on their expertise on many neuroscience projects... This bespoke system has since provided us with crucial high-resolution dynamic data about how the fly vision and behaviours are adapted to see the world in "super-resolution" stereo.

5/5

Dr. Imre Gaspar, European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Biological scientist

With the Mizar Tilt system, we are finally able to follow the delicate events of mammalian embryogenesis with unprecedented spatiotemporal resolution.

5/5

Dr Richard Wheeler, University of Oxford

Principal Investigator

The OptoSplit II has provided me with a very cost effective and easy-to-use solution to capturing dual colour fluorescence synchronously on a high-speed camera. Its self-contained nature is ideal for cleanliness (for pathogen research) and allows easy reconfiguration of the microscope for other experiments.

5/5

Marco Canepari

Researcher

Cairn Research is the only worldwide company capable of commercialising complete systems continuously at the state of the art of the technology. They develop systems with scientists, so customers know that what they receive is what has produced top publications.

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