Grayfield Optical Inc - High Resolution Optical Microscopes

The Ergonom 3000 series provide the same features like depth of field, colour contrast, etc, yet with a maximum resolution of 200nm (incident, 300nm transmitted light). Ideal for doctors, practitioners, etc. who need to see more than is possible with bright and darkfield, yet do not need 100nm resolutions. It can be used for observations of live blood and enables blood analysis to be performed in a quality previously not possible at this price level.

As with all Ergonom microscopes, the Ergonom 3000 series does not require any staining or oil immersion, is very easy to use and uses an entirely optical system with an extended working distance of about 1mm or more. Due to the use of lower priced optics, as only 200nm is required, the Ergonom 3000 costs less than a quarter of the price of the Ergonom 4000 microscopes, for example, and is affordable for clinics and hospitals, doctors and even health practicioners.

The Ergonom 3000 series of microscopes are made in Germany to the highest technical standards and available in a wide range of configurations and prices to match your exact needs. Built in a modular way, it is possible to add a wide range of additional features as your requirements and budget allow. As we are a small company, we are able to tailor make the Ergonom microscope to your needs and budget while allowing for future upgrades as required.

Ergonom Technology

Depth of Field: All Ergonom microscopes feature variable depth of field where the true colours and contour sharpness remain clearly discernable, even with ever increasing magnifications comparable with that of mid-range scanning electron microscopes. This makes it possible to vary the depth of field independently of magnification, which also allows much more detail to be seen (see image on right), live and in real time!

No Staining, No Oil: The unique optical system provides so much contrast that staining is not required. This allows you to observe the specimens, under a white light source, in their true (living) state, in vivid contrast and true colours even at the highest magnifications. All objectives remain dry as oil immersion is not required.

Grayfield: An entirely new method in optical microscopy is the Grayfield method, developed by Kurt Olbrich. This method allows you to see detailed structures that are otherwise not even visible with conventional phase contrast microscopes. For example, the Grayfield method allows you to observe the in-vitro decomposition processes of blood. During this transitional phase new viruses and structures arise, which tend to decay and could previously not be made visible due to the lack of suitable microscope techniques.

Phase Contrast: The phase contrast method is used for all thin-layered structures including fibres and textiles. With conventional methods, focusing is limited by overlapping layers and the structures also have the same fractal index causing the structures to become blurred. The Ergonom technology removes these limitations and provides clear and sharp contours.

Brochure Ergonom 3000