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Pannoramic MIDI II Digital Scanner

Learn about the Pannoramic MIDI II, a 12-slide digital scanner offering advanced brightfield and fluorescent whole-slide scanning. Designed for high-performance research, this scanner combines precision optics with user-friendly automation, making it a standout choice for laboratories tackling complex imaging workflows.
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Pannoramic MIDI II Digital Scanner

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The Pannoramic MIDI II is a high-performance 12-slide digital scanner designed to meet the demands of advanced research laboratories. Offering both brightfield and fluorescent imaging, it delivers exceptional image quality with resolutions as fine as 0.09 µm/pixel. With automated tissue detection, barcode reading, and a motorized objective changer, the MIDI II ensures precise, efficient, and seamless scanning. Its versatility shines in applications like biomarker analysis, multiplexed staining, high-throughput tissue studies, and neuroscience.

What sets the MIDI II apart is its ability to combine high throughput with compact design and flexible configuration for medium-sized labs. Equipped with advanced fluorescent capabilities, including 9 filter positions and support for 45 fluorescent channels, it surpasses competitors in its adaptability and imaging depth. Whether for oncology research, developmental biology, or educational purposes, MIDI II stands out as a reliable and innovative solution.

Key Features:

Dual Imaging Modes

Supports both brightfield and fluorescent whole-slide scanning, providing flexibility for diverse research applications.

Achieves resolutions as fine as 0.09 µm/pixel, using advanced optics and high-performance cameras, ensuring precise and detailed imaging.

Handles up to 12 slides with fully automated loading, scanning, and tissue detection, saving time and reducing manual intervention.

Features 9 filter positions and support for 45 fluorescent channels, allowing high-depth and multiplexed analysis.

Combines high-throughput with a small footprint, making it ideal for medium-sized laboratories requiring robust performance without large-scale systems.

Equipped for dual objectives (if two objectives are selected), providing seamless switching for different magnifications without manual adjustment.

Capacity

12 slides (automatic loading and scanning)

Scanning

Brightfield and Fluorescence

Brightfield Scanning Speed

0.17 µm/pixel: 5 min 30 sec; 33 µm/pixel: 3 min 20 sec

Fluorescence Scanning Speed

8 min 30 sec (33 µm/pixel, 3 fluorescent channels at 20 ms exposure time)

Throughput

Approximately 10-12 slides per hour (brightfield at 0.33 µm/pixel)

Objectives

Plan-Apochromat 10x/0.3 NA, 20x/0.8 NA, and 40x/0.95 NA objectives

Number of Supported Objectives

2 (via motorized objective changer)

Brightfield Magnification

up to 110x

Fluorescence Magnification

up to 98x

Image Output

MRXS format with export options to JPG, JPEGXR, BMP, PNG, TIFF, Roche TIFF, SVS, and DICOM

Slide Compatibility

Slides measuring 75 x 25mm with coverslip; thickness: 0.9-1.2 mm

Brightfield Scanning (resolution)

Down to 0.09 µm/pixel (with 40x objective)

Fluorescence scanning (resolution)

Down to 0.10 µm/pixel (with 40x objective and 1.6x adapter)

Brightfield Illumination

LED-based transmitted light with 3DHISTECH LED FLAS technology (average lifetime ~60,000 hours)

Fluorescence Illumination

Lumencor SOLA or Spectra III Light Engine with 6-8 solid-state sources (LEDs and lasers, 380–740 nm)

Tissue Detection

Automated tissue and coverslip detection

Slide Size

75.0–76.2 mm (L) x 25.0–26.0 mm (W) x 0.9–1.2 mm (T)

Focus Layering

Multilayer Z-stack scanning with 1–30 layers and adjustable distances (0.2–2 µm)

Barcode Reading

1D and 2D barcode support with preview camera

Dimensions

Approx. 900 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm (scanner unit)

Weight

Approx. 23 kg base unit (26kg with fluorescent option)

Pannoramic MIDI II Digital Scanner

Specifications

Customizable Configurations

Available Objectives:

  • 20x/0.8 NA (Default)
  • 20x/0.8 NA and 40x/0.95 NA
  • 10x/0.3 Plan-Apochromat objective (optional for lower magnification needs, available for fluorescence only

Additional Options:

  • Multilayer (Z-Stack) Scanning
  • Extended Focus Scanning
  • Pco.edge 4.2 scientific camera with back illumination

Use Cases of Pannoramic MIDI II Digital Scanner

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