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ibidi Micro-Illumination System
A turnkey UV illumination platform for direct microfabrication and surface micropatterning inside ibidi µ-Slides and µ-Dishes. Compact, benchtop, cleanroom-free — bringing precise UV photopatterning into any standard cell biology lab. Red Dot Design Award 2026 winner.
What Is the ibidi Micro-Illumination System?
The ibidi Micro-Illumination System is a turnkey UV illumination platform designed for direct microfabrication and surface micropatterning inside ibidi labware. Compact and benchtop-sized, it brings high-precision UV photoactivation into any standard wet lab — no cleanroom, no specialized photolithography rig, and no awkward integrations required.
By combining a UV LED source, collimation optics, and a removable photomask holder in a sealed, eye-safe enclosure, the system enables precise spatial control over surface chemistry directly on coverslip-bottomed µ-Slides and µ-Dishes. Researchers can pattern proteins, hydrogels, or coatings on cells in their existing labware — making advanced micropatterning workflows accessible to any cell biology lab.
Recognized with the Red Dot Design Award 2026, the system reflects ibidi’s focus on user-centred laboratory instrumentation: clean industrial design, intuitive controls, and a workflow that fits a researcher’s day rather than dictating it.
Key Features
- Turnkey UV illumination platform: Pre-aligned UV LED, collimation optics, and removable mask holder — ready to use out of the box, no calibration or alignment required.
- Direct compatibility with ibidi labware: Built specifically for µ-Slides, µ-Dishes, and other coverslip chambers, so existing assays integrate seamlessly.
- No cleanroom required: Closed enclosure with safety lock allows UV photopatterning in a standard biology lab environment.
- Tunable intensity and exposure time: On-instrument display and operating buttons let users adjust illumination duration and intensity per experiment.
- Versatile microstructuring applications: Protein micropatterning, photo-crosslinking, photoreactive coating activation, surface masking for guided cell adhesion, and beyond.
- Compact benchtop footprint: Sits on any lab bench next to your microscope or biosafety cabinet.
- Award-winning industrial design: Red Dot Design Award 2026 winner — engineered to be safe, intuitive, and quiet in everyday use.
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Technical Specifications
| Catalog Number (ibidi) | 76000 |
| NBT Catalog Number | IBD-76000 |
| Light Source | UV LED with collimation optics |
| Compatible Labware | ibidi µ-Slides, µ-Dishes, and standard coverslip chambers |
| Photomask | Removable mask holder — user-supplied or ibidi-supplied photomasks |
| Control Interface | On-instrument display with operating buttons (intensity, time, run) |
| Safety | Sealed enclosure with lid safety lock — no UV exposure during operation |
| Power Supply | External power supply (included) |
| Form Factor | Compact benchtop unit |
| Manufacturing | Made in Germany |
| Awards | Red Dot Design Award 2026 |
Applications
- Protein micropatterning on coverslip surfaces for cell guidance and morphology studies
- Photo-activation of light-sensitive coatings (e.g. PEG passivation, photoreactive linkers)
- Spatial control of cell adhesion zones for migration, polarization, and division-axis assays
- Microstructuring of hydrogels and biomaterials inside cell-culture chambers
- Photo-uncaging for localized chemical activation in live-cell experiments
- Single-cell array generation for high-content screening
- Custom microfabrication workflows in standard wet-lab environments
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Peer-reviewed research employing UV photopatterning and micro-illumination workflows for cell guidance, micropatterning, and surface microstructuring inside ibidi labware. Citations span cell biology, mechanobiology, and microfluidic device fabrication.
What is the ibidi Micro-Illumination System used for?
A turnkey UV illumination platform for surface micropatterning and microfabrication inside ibidi labware — protein patterning, photo-crosslinking, photoreactive coating activation, and guided cell adhesion, all on a standard lab bench.
Does it require a cleanroom or special infrastructure?
No — the sealed enclosure with safety-locked lid contains the UV light, so the system can run on any standard lab bench. No cleanroom, dark room, or external alignment rig needed.
Which ibidi labware is it compatible with?
Designed for direct use with ibidi µ-Slides, µ-Dishes, and other coverslip chambers via a removable mask holder and sample fasteners. Existing assays integrate without changing labware formats.
Can I use my own photomasks?
Yes — the photomask holder is removable and accepts both ibidi-supplied and user-designed custom masks, so researchers can swap patterns to match specific experimental needs.
Is local support available in Israel?
Yes — NBT Ltd is the exclusive ibidi distributor in Israel and provides application training, installation guidance, and full local technical support.
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