openFrame

An open source microscopy hardware platform that aims to enable modular, upgradeable and easily maintained microscope systems to be assembled rapidly using a core modular microscope frame with add-on modules such as excitation couplers or illuminators and camera systems that can be implemented using widely available commercial components and systems.

Modular, extensible, easily-maintained, open-source microscope platform

Comprehensive turn-key bespoke microscopes, built to order on an open-source platform
Rapid development environment for exploitation of new techniques and technologies
Compact and affordable base for specialized and routine experimental needs
Scalable for high content acquisition, diagnostics or teaching – Stacked, modular design provides inherent stability and facilitates easy access to primary optical path

Sustainable open-source microscope
Compact and stable
Extensible and modular

Compact and stable
Can be reconfigured rapidly and easily for different applications
Supplied with infinity-corrected tube lens and objectives from multiple sources, including Olympus and Nikon
Simultaneous imaging with multiple cameras and large format sensors (>25mm diagonal)
Extensible, only buy (or build) what you need, as you need it
Sustainable, can be supported and maintained by any competent microscopist or technician
Direct interface with parts from other manufacturers (e.g. Thorlabs) for rapid development of new techniques
Brand agnostic, works with existing illuminators, cameras, stages, objectives, filters, and lenses from any manufacturer
Unrivalled access to optical train, laser pointer test kit available for alignment and validation
Easy to clean or autoclave
Transportable – suitable for tradeshows, teaching courses and secondments
No eye pieces – COVID-19 / multi-user friendly