For Sale ZEISS AXIO Observer Z1M Microscope

For Sale Zeiss AXIO Observer.Z1m for Materials Metallography DIC Inverted Reflective Motorized Material Microscope

• Fully Functional
• Serviced & in Stock
• Customized to your requirements
• Technical sales consultation available
• Continental USA 120 DAYS WARRANTY & 60 DAYS INTERNATIONAL
• Includes remote microscope training session and software overview
• More info about our Microscopy Capabilities or view the Microscope Buying Guide
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The Predecessor to Observer 7

This is what you will receive before customizing this microscope:
Standard Zeiss AXIO Observer.Z1m Microscope Configuration:

Microscopy Techniques:
Reflective Microscopy with darkfield, polarization, brightfield, and circular DIC

Microscope Base:
• Zeiss Axio Observer.Z1m Inverted Microscope
Microscope Head:
• Binocular Head
Reflective Light Path:
• Built-in
Reflective Illumination:
• HAL 100w Halogen Lamp
Reflective filter cube turret:
• 6-Position Motorized Turret
Filters Included:
• Reflective Darkfield Cube
• Reflective Brightfield Cube
• Reflective Polarization Cube
• Reflective Analyzer Cube
• C-DIC objective slider EC 50x-100x
Objective Turret:
• Motorized 6-position objectives turret
Objectives:
• 2.5x/0.06 EC Epiplan-NEOFLUAR HD M27
• 5x/0.13 EC-Epiplan-NEOFLUAR HD M27
• 10x/0.25 EC Epiplan-NEOFLUAR HD M27
• 20x/0.50 EC Epiplan-NEOFLUAR HD M27
• 50x/0.80 EC Epiplan-NEOFLUAR HD M27
• 100x/0.90 EC Epiplan-NEOFLUAR HD M27
Stage:
• Motorized Tango XY Stage
Computer & Software:
• Dell laptop computer with Windows 11
• Micromanager w/ ImageJ analysis software
Accessories:
• Necessary power and communication cables

Automated/motorized capabilities of this microscope:
Installed automation/motorized components:
• Motorized lightpath
• Motorized XY Stage
• Motorized/automated Z-Axis Drive
• Motorized filter cube turret
• Motorized objective(nosepiece) turret

Benefits of motorized/Automated Z-Axis drive:
• Automatic parfocality adjustment
• The ability to recall previously saved focus levels
• Automated management of Z positioning/ Fine-coarse control

This microscope's intended applications:
• Material research
• Metallography
• Wafer inspection
• Other opaque sample studies

This microscope's imaging capabilities:
Imaging software highlights:
• Ability to take still images and live videos of your samples
• Display, annotate, edit, calibrate, measure, analyze, process, print, and save raster images
• Variable linear measurements such as line segment, radius values, and others
• Open source Micromanager Multi-dimensional Image acquisition & automation software capabilities
• Multi-frame (Time lapse/Image acquisition over time)
• Multi-slice (Z coordinate/Z Stacking)
• *Multi-position (XY coordinate/Stitching/Mosaic) – only available when equipped with a motorized XY Stage

We can customize this microscope to fit your requirements:
Enhance imaging capabilities:
• We offer various advanced CCD, sCMOS, and EMCCD camera options for higher-quality images.

We can configure it to work with the sample medium you need:
• Slide, Petri dish, microplate, etc.
• It may also be set up with a motorized XY stage for multi-slide or full microplate scans.

Commonly Requested Customer Upgrades
• High-End CCD, sCMOS Cameras
• LED or Metal Halide Fluorescence Light Sources
• Phase Contrast, Polarization, or the DIC configurations
• Higher Magnification Objectives
• Higher performance Fluor or APO objectives
• Motorized XY Stage (stage, controller, joystick)

We are excited to help build and configure the right microscope for you!

Zeiss AXIO Observer.Z1m Microscope Overview
(Final microscope capabilities will depend on the modifications you request)
• Zeiss AXIO Observer.Z1m is a high-performance inverted microscope for reflective imaging applications.
• Offers brightfield, darkfield, polarization, and circular DIC modes for versatile sample analysis.
• Comes with six EC Epiplan-NEOFLUAR objectives, ranging from 2.5x to 100x magnification.
• Features a precision motorized XY stage for automated and accurate sample positioning.
• Ideal for advanced material analysis and high-contrast reflective studies.

Suited for the following applications as configured:
• Reflective brightfield imaging of materials and surfaces
• Polarized light microscopy for anisotropic samples
• Metallurgical and semiconductor inspections
• Thin film and coating evaluations
• Failure analysis and quality control studies

Other potential applications:
• Geological and mineralogical sample analysis
• Surface topography and defect inspection
• Crystal orientation and grain structure studies
• Forensic trace evidence examination
• Microelectronic component inspection and R&D

Why do so many customers choose to order from us?

Our Advantage
• We make sure to match the microscope capabilities to your requirements.
• We have experience servicing and repairing these microscopes.
• This microscope goes through an extensive set of service steps before shipping.
• We offer detailed photos and videos of the microscopes you buy.
• We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many large US, Canadian, and EU Universities.
• We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many Fortune 500 US and International Biopharma companies.
• Many upgrade and repair parts are in stock.
• Remote installation and microscope operation training are available.
• On-site installation may be available in the Boston Area (New England area)
• Expert US or International shipping is available (see the shipping tab on how we pack and feel at ease)

Our Guarantee
• Warranty
• An extended warranty may be available.
• You get after-sales technical support.
• Customer references are available.
• The microscope will be complete and working!
• Smooth process from the initial quote to order fulfillment.

*SM* Small Crate
300#

PLEASE NOTE QUESTIONS BELOW ARE ANSWERED IN MORE THOROUGH DETAIL ON OUR WEBSITE

Q: I am not 100% sure about the configuration I need, can your team assist me with selecting the right microscope for me?
A: Absolutely, we can start with your application, samples, or challenge to assist you in selecting the right configuration and the right microscope for you.

Q: Can you make the necessary modifications to the standard configuration to fit my application?
A: Certainly, we carry a large variety of upgrade components to ensure the final microscope configuration will fit your application

Q: What steps do you take to verify, service, and confirm the functionality of this Microscope?
A: Each microscope goes through extensive service to ensure it performs to specification.

Q: Can I view this microscope in person at your facility or do a live Zoom demo before it is shipped to me?
A: We can accommodate both in-person or Zoom demos.

Q: What about the warranty?
A: The microscope comes fully warranted for both parts and labor.

Q: Do you offer installation, service, etc?
A: We offer remote installation and training packages to get you familiar with this microscope

Q: What should I watch out for when buying a used/pre-owned microscope from another lab?
A: That it has no missing, broken, or incorrect parts for your application, any mechanical or motorized components have been serviced and lubricated, controller issues, good quality filter cubes, proper and undamaged objectives, and most importantly no dust in the light path or objectives.

Q: Do you have these and other microscopes on hand?
A: We carry this and many other microscopes from Nikon, Zeiss, Olympus, and Leica.

Q: I am from the University or College, do you accept Purchase Orders?
A: We accept purchase orders from all major US and Canadian universities.

Q: How fast will you ship?
A: We can ship within 2-3 days to about 2 weeks, depending on the final configuration required.

Q: Will my instrument be insured during shipping?
A: Absolutely! We insure all our shipments as long as we are the shipper. If a customer ships on their account, they handle insurance.

Q: Have you packed and shipped microscopes in the past?
A: We have extensive experience in safely shipping high-end and complex microscopes all over the world.

Q: Do you ship Internationally?
A: So far, we have shipped to almost every continent and over 30 countries.

Q: How much will I save buying it pre-owned, and is it worth it?
A: When compared to buying a new one, you will save up to 60% to 80% and have plenty of funds left over for an additional instrument or two.

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Return Policy

Items are sold as-is with no returns or refunds available unless explicitly stated.