Nikon Software NIS PLUG-IN (cross table XY) (65559)

The Nikon Software NIS Plug-in (cross table XY) is an extension for the NIS-Elements imaging platform that enables precise control and automation of XY stage movements during imaging experiments. This plug-in is especially useful in laboratory, research, and industrial settings where multi-point data acquisition, such as scanning well plates or creating large stitched images, is required. By integrating with motorized XY stages, the plug-in allows users to automate the selection and navigation of multiple sample positions, streamlining workflows for high-content imaging, time-lapse studies, and multi-dimensional experiments.

Facilitates automated control and programming of motorized XY stages within the NIS-Elements software environment, allowing for precise and repeatable positioning during imaging tasks.

Key Functions:

• Enables users to define and manage multiple acquisition points across a sample, such as rows and columns in a well plate or specific coordinates on a slide

• Integrates with the ND (N-dimensional) Acquisition dialog in NIS-Elements to support complex experiments, including time-lapse, Z-stack, and multi-channel imaging

• Supports the creation, editing, and saving of well plate or custom position maps, including alignment and labeling of each position

• Allows transfer of selected points to the acquisition workflow for automated imaging

• Provides tools for post-processing, such as stitching images from multiple XY positions into a single large image or exporting datasets in various formats

Compatibility:
Requires a compatible motorized XY stage and is supported in NIS-Elements packages such as Advanced Research (AR), Basic Research (BR), and Documentation (D), with appropriate modules installed.

Applications:
High-content screening with well plates
Automated multi-point imaging
Large area scanning and image stitching
Time-lapse and multi-dimensional microscopy experiments

Main Features:

• Streamlines the setup and execution of experiments involving multiple sample positions

• Offers templates for standard well plates and supports custom configurations

• Provides easy alignment and saving of stage positions for future use

• Enhances efficiency and reproducibility in automated microscopy workflows

This plug-in is essential for users who need to automate and manage complex imaging experiments involving multiple XY stage positions, ensuring accurate and efficient data acquisition across a wide range of microscopy applications.