More freedom in materials microscopy
With its sophisticated concept and benefit-driven features, Axiotech vario provides both outstanding technology and superior functions.

The stands: Size is decisive
Flexibility times two: With Axiotech vario, you can decide on the stand that best meets your requirements, the standard model with a height of 380 mm and the special applications model with a height of 560 mm.

They both offer you an important advantage: a crank on the top of the stand column which permits easy and safe adjustment of the microscope body on the stand – continuously and without any tools.

Stability and flexibility: Opposites attract

Consistently vibrationfree – with its heavy metal baseplate, the unique construction of the stand column meets all your demands for stability, no matter how high the sample is. Simultaneously the grid pattern of holes in the baseplate and the sophisticated modular construction make it easy for you to retrofit Axiotech vario to meet your needs – for various specimens and techniques and for almost all areas of application.

Reflected or transmitted light? Both available

Standard reflected light illumination is 100 watts. The transmitted light equipment is available too. Axiotech vario provides a 6V, 30W halogen lamp, which is mounted on the baseplate and attached to an external power supply unit. Designed for objective magnifications up to 20x, the transmitted light equipment illuminates areas up to a diameter of 19 mm with bright and even light. It is also available with a polarizer, both swivelling and rotatable.

The objective leap forward

Enhanced contrast: The best in color and contrast

Outstanding contrast and excellent imaging – the Enhanced Contrast Epiplan-Neofluar objectives. Based on ICS optics, these objectives offer the finest quality available in materials microscopy. Their long working distances and high numerical apertures are ideal for all relevant contrasting techniques, such as brightfield, darkfield, DIC and polarization. High contrast makes these objectives perfect for capturing clear, sharp images for post processing and subsequent analysis. All in all, they provide an outstanding basis for the use of high-resolution digital cameras.

LD EC Epiplan-Neofluar objectives: Safe distance

Ample room for illumination and manipulation: the LD EC Epiplan-Neofluar objectives provide you with increased working distances. They offer you yet another benefit: your specimens and objectives are largely protected against damage – even if a job has to be done fast.

Fluorescence: Brilliance is the key

Whether testing wafers for contamination or metal parts for traces of oil and grease: fluorescence is the suitable technique here. And Axiotech vario is the appropriate microscope – with fluorescence equipment in renowned Carl Zeiss quality, a wide range of excitation and emission filters, and special application lamps of varying strengths for ideal lighting conditions.

Contrasting techniques: Advantages included

Brightfield, darkfield, polarization, DIC (Differential InterferenceContrast) – Axiotech vario provides you with all important contrasting techniques in reflected light. In addition, high contrast ensures that materials defects are visible at a glance – in an image quality so brilliant that no detail is hidden.

3-axis measuring system: Data with precision
A routine task in quality control is the fast measurement of size parameters laterally and vertically under the microscope. An elegant and easy solution: the 3-axis measuring system from Carl Zeiss. A mechanical stage with electronic verniers permits µm-precise measurements. In addition, the exact height of the structure is selected. Measurement data are shown directly on the display or on the monitor. The result: you now have easy access to the exact measurement data of all three spatial axes. With reproducible results and precision down to 1 µm, depending on the magnification used.

The system: 100% integration
Integrated solutions in microscopy – that's what Carl Zeiss stands for. Complete digital imaging systems comprising microscopes, accessories, cameras, and software as well as sales and service support. 100% integration, 100% compatible. These are advantages that only Carl Zeiss can offer you, advantages you will benefit from. With only one Carl Zeiss specialist as your contact, you get individualized attention and fast answers to your questions. And you get systems solutions that not only work effectively from the start but are reliable, retrofittable, and a safe investment in your future.

The cameras: AxioCam
You can attach a wide variety of cameras to Axiotech vario. Your entry into the world of digital image processing and documentation? Best accomplished with the Axiocam digital cameras from Carl Zeiss. Perfectly matched to the microscopes and measuring equipment, suitable for every task in materials microscopy, low end as well as high end. With impressive advantages: high resolution, outstanding results, compact size, and easy operation.

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