MultiScope

The Cairn MultiScope is a motion-free, high-throughput imaging platform designed for long-term, stable acquisition across multi-well plates. Ideal for live-cell, developmental, and fluorescence studies, it delivers precision and scalability in one compact system.

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The Cairn MultiScope is a next-generation imaging platform engineered for high-throughput data collection – without moving the sample. Built around standard multi-well plates, it seamlessly integrates into existing workflows while reducing consumable costs. Its motion-free design ensures stable focus and long-term consistency, making it the ideal system for extended live-cell, developmental, or high-content imaging applications.

With brightfield imaging as standard and options for fluorescence, environmental control, and multiple magnifications, the MultiScope delivers the proven optical precision of Cairn Research – now scaled for demanding experimental throughput.


Optional Upgrades

  • Fluorescence imaging: 1, 2, or 3 excitation/emission channels
  • Environmental control: CO₂ and temperature regulation for long-term live studies
  • Variable magnifications: 3x, 5x, 10x, 20x
  • Automation-ready: Compatible with robotic arms for high-throughput workflows

Application Usage

  • Drug discovery and toxicity screening (e.g., cardiomyocytes, neuronal cultures, organoids)
  • Developmental biology (e.g., zebrafish, embryos, organoids)
  • Live-cell tracking and behavioural studies (e.g., C. elegans, microalgae, larvae)
  • Fluorescence-based signalling and gene expression imaging
  • Label-free live-cell monitoring via quantitative phase or brightfield

Features and Benefits

  • Non-mechanical, random-access imaging – ideal for stable, continuous data capture
  • Brightfield illumination with fast, uniform switching
  • Custom relay optics for high resolution and large field-of-view
  • Compatible with 96-well F- and U-bottom plates
  • Large-format camera support
  • Fully integrated with Micro-Manager and FIJI
  • Compact footprint (400 × 400 × 600 mm)

Research Examples

Coming Soon!

FAQ

Cairns’s design ethos is based on compatibility across a wide range of manufacturers. In the rare case where we do not have a compatible part, we have a custom design team available to provide a solution. 

We provide a comprehensive 12-month warranty on all our products.

We aim for a delivery time of 2-4 weeks. However, the specific delivery time will be confirmed at the point of order.

We offer full training and support across our entire product range. 

Yes, we have full custom design capabilities and a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers available to provide a solution that meets your needs. 

Our CellCams are supported in Micro-Manager. 

Customer Reviews

"The build quality of their equipment is excellent, and has proven both reliable and versatile in our lab’s day-to-day research; our Cairn equipment has provided years of dependable service."
Andrew James
“Over the past 20 years we have purchased a wide range of equipment from Cairn Research, ranging from several Optopatch amplifiers, OptoLED, Optosourse arc lamp and custom-made optical pathways for nanoscale measurements.”
Walter Marcotti
“What I love about this company is the quality and the reliability of every piece of equipment that I purchased. The instruments are made of high-grade materials (mostly aluminum for the optics components) and are intended for heavy everyday use in the laboratory. “
Andreas Werdich