UC2 - Minibox

Founding developers Benedict Diederich and René Lachmann

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Founding developers Benedict Diederich and René Lachmann

While at the Leibniz-Institute for Photonic Technology, in Jena, Germany, Benedict Diederich and René Lachmann combined their expertise and passions to democratize the field of modular microscopy. They aim to bring modular, open source optics to the most advanced use cases in microscopy. Both explore innovative solutions, blending optics, electronics, and software. They are the founders of openUC2, dedicated to not just keeping up with technology but pushing it forward.

The UC2 is a groundbreaking technology for rapid prototyping and endless customization of optics for science. The clamp connection of the click-and-go cubes offer precise alignment and easy prototyping. From microscopy to advanced and automated imaging workflows, UC2 empowers optics technology.

EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITIES

The UC2 Minibox is the introductory set to explore and teach microscopy. Its modular design and versatile components enable exploration in microscopy, imaging, and beyond. It comes with a printed guide to build 9 optics setups, including a smartphone microscope. Mounted with high-quality mirrors, lenses, an eye piece, and a sample holder, the UC2 cubes ensures precise and reliable results in your optical experiments. It's a didactic masterpiece, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on exploration. The detailed booklet guides users through several classical applications to learn about all optical matters. Dive into the fascinating world of optics with real-life examples showcasing the differences between Kepler and Galilean telescopes, as well as the intriguing concepts of magnification and projection. This toolbox is not only a valuable asset for individuals but also an invaluable resource in educational settings, bringing optical physics alive in a practical and applied context.

KEY FEATURES

Click-and-go cubes: Effortless assembly and adjustment for rapid prototyping.

1x Instruction manual with various experiments
1x Sample holder cube
2x 45° mounted mirror cube
2x collecting lens 50 mm cube
1x collecting lens 100 mm cube
1x diverging lens – 50 mm lens
1x 4x microscope objective with cube
1x LED flashlight
1x smartphone holder
2x embedded samples
8x base plates
Organized foam box for convenient storage and transportation

FULFILLMENT

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PUBLICATION

B Diederich, R Lachmann, S Carlstedt, B Marsikova, H Wang, X Uwurukundo, AS Mosig, R Heintzmann (2020). A versatile and customizable low-cost 3D-printed open standard for microscopic imaging. Nature Communications

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