Full environmental Control for Every Imaging Platform

AiroBox® Iced

AiroBox is a cutting-edge, compact stage-top incubator designed for reliable environmental control. It offers seamless regulation of temperature, below and above room temperature, control of gas composition, and humidity—ensuring optimal conditions for live-cell imaging and single molecule assays.
10°C to 45°C
Exploit an expanded temperature range starting from 10°C and going up to 45 °C. Combining AiroBox with VaHeat precision and range (up to 100°C).
6+ Sample geometries
Exploit AiroBox’s modular design that is compatible with various sample geometries such as multi-well plates, petri dishes, microscope slides, VaHeat, and QuScite.
O2, CO2 and H2O
Control the gas composition surrounding your sample precisely, via active gas mixing and state-of-the art gas sensors close inside the stage-top.

Precise atmospheric control and readout

AiroBox is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors directly in the stage top incubator allowing to track and precisely control temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide and oxygen concentrations.

Ideal for super-resolution studies

We have engineered AiroBox with the high requirements of super resolution-microscopy in mind. Our cooling circuit is designed to enable sample cooling up to 20°C below room temperature without inducing any vibrations. Also, at elevated temperatures AiroBox features rock-stable mechanics.

Versatility

AiroBox is compatible with most microscope stages due to its modular design and customization options. Easy exchangeable sample inserts for multi-well plates, petri dishes, and many more allow for multi-purpose use.

Ease of use

AiroBox is compact and simple to setup. It consists of the control unit, the stage top, and an objective collar covering all functionalities. In combination with the intuitive user interface, it can be setup within just a few minutes on a microscope and be operated swiftly by non-experts.

The AiroBox features a modular design that can be tailored to your specific setup and experimental requirements. The AiroBox consists of three key components, the stage top, the objective collar and the control unit.

The Stage Top

The stage top is designed to ensure best control of the environmental conditions around your sample. The stage top can be easily mounted on various 2D stages and z-piezo systems stages due to its modular adapter design.

The objective collar

The AiroBox includes a versatile objective collar that easily wraps around any standard objective. Combined with a built-in temperature probe and localized heating and cooling circuit, it minimizes temperature gradients caused by heat sinks or hotspots - ensuring a uniform thermal environment between the objective and the sample. For even greater precision in temperature control, explore our dedicated solution: VaHeat.
Want to dive deeper? Learn more about advanced temperature regulation in our white paper.
VaHeat White Paper

The Control Unit

The control unit is the central hub of the AiroBox system.
It houses all electronics, manages precise gas mixing between externally supplied pressurized nitrogen (N₂) or compressed air, oxygen (O₂), and carbon dioxide (CO₂), and integrates a high-performance, ultra-low-vibration cooling circuit. This advanced cooling capability allows for reliable super-resolution imaging at, and even below, room temperature, independent of ambient lab conditions.

The software (available soon)

The AiroBox is controlled via USB, providing an intuitive interface for setting up and monitoring environmental parameters through our software. All key parameters are displayed on a single page, allowing for easy observation and adjustment of setpoints. Additionally, data streaming to your computer enables seamless synchronization of sensor readings with your camera frames.

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