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Available Options for the SF-100 ELITE With the needs of each researcher being unique and specific, the SF-100 ELITE has evolved into a multi-functional, highly flexible research engine. In order to maximize the capability of the SF-100 ELITE without unnecessarily burdening the system cost, a number of options are available for the SF-100 ELITE. Since these are all field retrofittable after system purchase, our customers can purchase their required options with the initial system and then upgrade the unit over time, as further funding becomes availble and new requirements arise. A summary of these options are listed below. Auto Stage Option Intelligent Micro Patterning has developed proprietary software to drive the stage and optimize it's movement. This is included with each automated stage and is driven through the SF-100 ELITE's personal computer. The software was developed to provide all of the high reliability, ease of use, and flexibility that the SF-100 ELITE is known for. True one button operation is provided to the user, allowing for rapid prototyping of new and unique products. The automated stage option was first shown to the market at Pittcon 2005 and customer response has been overwhelming since, with over 70% of current SF-100 shipments having this option. An example of an automated stage system is shown below in Figure 1. Customer satisfaction from these installations is very high and the SF-100 ELITE Auto Stage is expected to support many different research activities in the coming years.
Reduction Optics The reduction optics option has been developed with flexibility in mind. Since the reduction optics are located adjacent to the main optical train assembly, this option can be installed without disrupting the main optics. Additionally, these optics are packaged as a single assembly and are attached to the main unit using a single screw high precision optical locator. The result is a very fast convertion between the standard configuration and reduction configuration, typically less than 1 hour. An SF-100 ELITE configured with the reduction optics is shown below in Figure 2.
SF-100 ELITE Microfluidics Research Option We’ve added the capabilities that our customers have requested and packaged these into the Microfluidics Research option only available on the SF-100 ELITE. These additional capabilities include integrated substrate heating, removable substrate holder for cleaning and reconfiguration, and a permanent area around the outside of the stage where fluidic components can be mounted permanently. A photo of the modified stage is shown below in Figure 3.
SF-100 ELITE Rotational Substrate Stage Substrate movement with this option is accomplished through an easy to use, Windows based program. Stitching together of individual patterns to pattern large areas is easily accomplished. The mounting assembly can be easily reconfigured for different substrate shapes and sizes, providing versatility and flexibility. The option includes all of the hardware and software needed to pattern cylinders. An SF-100 ELITE configured with the rotational substrate stage is shown below in Figure 3.
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