Optical instruments
Microscopes, Refractometers, and Polarimeters for the Highest Standards
KERN offers a comprehensive range of microscopes and optical instruments to meet all requirements in laboratories, research, industry, and education. Our high-quality microscopes stand out for their precision, reliability, and versatility. Whether you need a brightfield microscope, a fluorescence microscope, or a digital microscope, KERN has the right model for you.
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Precision Solutions from KERN: Microscopes, Refractometers, and Polarimeters for Your Application
KERN offers a comprehensive range of microscopes and optical instruments designed to meet the diverse requirements of laboratories, research, industry, and education. Each microscope in our portfolio stands out for its precision and versatility. Whether you need a transmitted light microscope, stereo microscope, digital microscope, or darkfield microscope – KERN has the right model for your application.
Microscopes for Every Application
Transmitted Light Microscopes – Ideal for Transparent Samples
- Applications: Biology, Medicine, Education
- Objects of Examination: Thin, translucent samples such as tissue specimens, cells, or thin sections
- Features: Perfect for detailed analyses using transmitted light illumination. Various objective lenses allow flexible magnifications. Especially suited for microbiology and pathology.
Darkfield Microscopes – Precise Observation Without Staining
- Applications: Microbiology, Medicine
- Objects of Examination: Unstained samples, bacteria, living microorganisms
- Features: Darkfield microscopes use scattered light to create high-contrast images without staining – ideal for examining living microorganisms.
Phase Contrast Microscopes – Visualizing Cell Structures
- Applications: Cell Biology, Research, Medicine, Water Analysis
- Objects of Examination: Living cells, thin biological samples
- Features: A phase contrast microscope enhances contrast in transparent samples – perfect for cellular analysis.
Stereo Microscopes – 3D View for Preparation, Assembly & Material Testing
- Applications: Preparation, Assembly, Material Testing, Electronics, Botany
- Objects of Examination: Insects, plants, circuit boards, or small components
- Features: Stereo microscopes provide a three-dimensional view with low magnification – ideal for detailed work.
Digital & USB Microscopes – High-Resolution Documentation
- Applications: Training, Quality Control, Research
- Objects of Examination: Small components, materials, and samples
- Features: Digital and USB microscopes deliver high-resolution images and videos – perfect for real-time observation and documentation. A digital microscope also offers image processing directly on the screen.
Microscopes for Students and Education
For school or training purposes, robust and easy-to-use student microscopes are ideal. Light microscopes and USB microscopes, which enable digital viewing on a screen, are particularly popular.
Accessories for Microscopes
Microscope Cameras – High-Quality Digital Imaging
- Applications: Documentation, Training, Digital Image Processing
- Features: KERN microscope cameras allow high-resolution image and video capture directly from the microscope. They can be easily connected to different microscope types and offer features such as live transmission and image editing – ideal for research, quality assurance, and presentations.
- Applications: Advanced lighting requirements in laboratories and industry
- Features: KERN offers a variety of lighting units, including LED ring lights and flexible light sources, which can be individually adjusted. These provide optimal illumination and support detailed sample observation.
Precision Instruments for Optical Measurements
Polarimeters – Accurate Measurement of Optical Rotation
- Applications: Food Analysis, Chemistry, Pharmacy
- Objects of Examination: Solutions containing optically active substances such as sugars, proteins, or chemicals
- Features: Polarimeters measure the optical rotation of substances in solutions. They are essential for quality control and analyses in research and industry. KERN provides reliable and precise devices for laboratory and production use.
- Applications: Food & Beverage Industry, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Agriculture
- Objects of Examination: Liquids and solutions, e.g., sugar, salt, alcohol, antifreeze
- Features: Refractometers measure the refractive index of a substance, providing precise information about its concentration, purity, or composition. KERN offers both portable handheld refractometers and digital models for various applications. They are ideal for quality control in laboratories and industrial processes.
Find Your Perfect Microscope, Refractometer, or Polarimeter – Get Expert Advice Now!
Use our checklists and application overview at the top of the page to quickly find the right device. Buying a microscope has never been easier – our expert team is happy to assist you. Contact us at +49 (0) 7433 / 9933-777 or via email: optics@kern-sohn.com.