
MicroTester
Micro-scale mechanical testing the does what others can’t
Smaller specimens, better force resolution, easier test setups, and great visuals. Applications include small tissue samples, hydrogel microspheres, cell spheroids, and engineered microtissues.
MicroTester G2
- Compression, tension, bending, indentation and shear testing
- Piezo-electric actuators with 0.1µm resolution
- Optional second axis imaging
- Force resolution down to 10nN
- High resolution CCD imaging
- Integrated temperature-controlled media bath
- Fully featured user interface software for simple, cyclic, relaxation, and multi-modal testing with real-time feedback
MicroTester LT
- Compression, tension, bending and indentation testing
- Affordable pricing for a wide range of applications and users
- Stepper motor actuators with 1µm resolution
- Force resolution down to 50nN
- High resolution CCD imaging
- Integrated temperature-controlled media bath
- Fully featured user interface software for simple, cyclic, relaxation, and multi-modal testing with real-time feedback
Specimens & Mounting





Bend-Induced Tension Specimen: spider silk Peak Force: 2mN

Puncture-Attached Tension Specimen: 3.5mm wide by 1.5mm thick hydrogel (0.5KPa) Peak Force: 1.4mN
Videos
Our lab focuses on micro and nanoscale 3D-printing of soft hydrogels for tissue engineering applications. The MicroTester is a unique device capable of accurately testing our 3D-printed scaffolds where other methods have fallen short. The software provided is easy to use and provides flexibility for the diverse needs of our lab
CellScale MicroTester represents a unique opportunity to perform mechanical assays in cell spheroids together with a versatile optical system. We also have a great experience with CellScale’s customer support. See publication: Delivery of Human Adipose Stem Cells Spheroids into Lockyballs.
CellScale’s innovative equipment has allowed us to accurately characterize the properties of a diverse range of engineered bioscaffolds under physiological conditions. What truly sets CellScale apart, is their commitment to Customer Service – they have gone above and beyond to help us in getting the most from our data and are always very prompt and helpful in responding to our questions.
TECHNICAL INFO

MTG2 | MTLT | |
Dimensions | 56 X 14 X 24cm | 52 X 17 X 21cm |
Weight | 9kg | 6.5kg |
Force Capacity | 500mN | |
Available Force Transducers | 0.005, 0.02, 0.08, 0.2, 1, 5, 25, 100, 500mN | |
Force Accuracy | Approx. 0.2% of transducer capacity | |
Maximum Grip Separation | Approx. 10mm | |
Maximum Velocity | 0.5mm/s | |
Maximum Cycle Frequency | 0.5Hz | 0.1Hz |
Maximum Data Rate | 15Hz | 5Hz |
Actuator Technology | Piezo-electric Motor | Stepper Motor |
Actuator Resolution | 0.1um | 1um |
Range of Field of View | 0.4-11.0mm | 0.8-5.5mm |
Vertical Image Resolution | 2048px | 1536px |
Secondary Camera Option | Yes | No |
Secondary Test Axis Option (Shear) | Yes | No |
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