Stereotaxic Systems
Aim. Advance. Record.
Rigid frame, zero-drift micromanipulator, digital readout to the micron. Built for targets the size of a cubic millimeter.
Submicron readout · Rat and mouse · Automated positioning
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Frame class is set by species, readout precision, and how many arms the surgery needs. The live product grid above is the source for current models, prices, and stock.
| Frame class | Coordinate readout | Arms | Species fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual rodent frame | Vernier 0.1 mm | Single | Mouse, rat |
| Digital rodent frame | Digital 0.01 mm | Single / double | Mouse, rat |
| Advanced 3D system | Digital 0.01 mm / basic 0.1 mm | Single / double | Mouse, rat, hamster |
| Automated and GRIN workflows | Motorized, software-driven | Multi-arm capable | Mouse, rat |
| Large-animal locator | Digital display | Single | Dog, NHP, large animal |
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A stereotaxic quote is a system, not a SKU: the frame, the adapters, the mounted instruments, and the anesthesia interface all have to agree.
FAQ
Common questions
Manual, digital, or automated — which do I need?
Manual vernier frames read to about 0.1 mm and suit routine rodent targeting and teaching labs. Digital frames read to 0.01 mm and make coordinates easier to document. Motorized systems add software-driven positioning and are worth it for multi-arm work, GRIN-lens implants, and high-throughput surgery.
Do I need a different frame for mice and rats?
Usually the same frame with different adapters and ear bars. Mice typically take 6 mm ear bars, rats an 18-degree set. Specify both if the lab runs both species, since the adapters are what actually change.
When is an advanced 3D system worth it over a digital frame?
When you need angled approaches, Z-axis rotation, or non-standard head-fixing. Straight dorsoventral targeting in mouse or rat does not require it; angled trajectories and GRIN-lens work do.
How do I plan an angled trajectory?
Use the trajectory planner linked above to convert atlas coordinates and an approach angle into manipulator settings before you order, so you know the arm travel and clearance the frame must provide.
Can the frame integrate with my anesthesia system?
Yes, via a gas anesthesia adapter and nose clamp matched to the frame. Include the anesthesia system you already own in the quote so the adapter is specified correctly rather than retrofitted.
