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MCTX

Mechanoculture TX - 6 specimen compression stimulation

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The MCTX can uniaxially compress 3-dimensional specimens in 6 independent wells. A user-specified loading protocol is enacted by the system and the resulting force-displacement data is recorded to determine the stiffness profile of each specimen as a function of time. The transparent culture wells allow for visual confirmation of correct specimen loading and real-time imaging during the test if desired. The specimen chamber plate can be sterilized and the system is suitable for long-term cell culture in a laboratory incubator.

Key Features

Compression stimulation of 6 culture wells in a reusable holder.
Displacement-controlled loading up to 2 mm at 2Hz
Simultaneous position measurement on all wells with 1µm resolution
User-friendly interface software for specifying simple, cyclic, and intermittent stimulation protocols for download to the device controller

Specifications

Dimensions	16 X 19 X 16 cm
Weight	4.1 kg
Specimen Dimensions	Up to 20 mm diameter/width and 25 mm thick
Number of wells	6
Available load cells	10 N – 100 N
Force Accuracy	Approx. 0.2% of transducer capacity
Maximum Displacement	2 mm
Maximum Velocity	4 mm/s
Maximum Cycle Frequency	2 Hz