Frappa is Andor's latest innovation in laser microscopy using a computer-steered laser beam to photo-bleach or photo-active a user-defined region in a live cell specimen
Frappa is a photo-bleaching module attached to Andor's live-cell-friendly spinning disc Revolution system.
It uses a dual galvanometer scan head and can be configured in line with a CSU and/or camera.
Under Andor iQ software control, the user commands Frappa to bleach or activate regions of interest with user-defined times, laser lines and powers.
Laser switching is tightly synchronized using Andor's proprietary laser combiner multi-port switch (MPS).
Andor Frappa offers extremely stable focus and ideal conditions for live cell work.
Market development manager Mark Browne says: "We are very excited to bring this to market.
"We have come up with a very innovative tool for photo-bleach and photo-activation , giving users control of speed, intensity and positioning.
"Frappa includes a point-and-shoot mode of operation with unmatched speed and convenience for the study of dynamic processes in live preparations.
"Although this is a widely used technique, we are one of the first to integrate with a live cell spinning disk confocal solution."
