Rheo-Confocal Microscopy:
MCR 703 Multidrive Space and Rheo-Optics

The cutting-edge research rheometer

MCR 703 Space MultiDrive is a fully functional rheometer based on the technology of the MCR 703 MultiDrive. Its uniquely maximized working space beneath the support plate (flange) provides the best available foundation for adding a confocal microscope. Both the rheometer and confocal microscope can still be used separately in stand-alone mode. In addition, the rheometer's separate electronics box enables setup where space is limited or in a laboratory glovebox – even when using an inert gas (nitrogen, argon) atmosphere.

Choose your preferred confocal microscope and we’ll help you integrate it

Confocal microscopy has become a standard technology in recent years, with many commercial manufacturers offering a range of different models and accessories. Rheo-confocal setups, however, are customized solutions tailored to specific user requirements. Building on various successful rheo-confocal projects over the years, Anton Paar offers customized solutions and technical support, often in cooperation with confocal microscope manufacturers. Contact us for a solution that’s tailored to your needs.

Explore yet-undiscovered applications

Confocal microscopy is a well-established tool for studying nanoscopic features and processes in cells and materials. The MCR 703 Space MultiDrive confocal rheometer enables you to study the relationship between rheological properties (flow behavior), externally applied mechanical forces, and the morphology of materials simultaneously and in real-time – made possible by sample temperature control up to 300 °C. This powerful combination supports a wide range of applications:

• Life sciences, biology, and medicine (e.g., cell biology, tissue engineering, biopolymers)
• Soft matter research (e.g., biomimetic hydrogels)
• Colloidal systems and suspensions
• Crystallography