Microscope Stages and Controllers
Clemex is the North American distributor of Märzhäuser equipment for microscopy. Märzhäuser stages, controllers and joysticks can be used with many different brands of microscopes. They can be adapted to suit your particular needs thanks to our custom-made stage accessories.
Explore Our Microscope Stages
Manual Stages
Classical and measuring manual microscope stages.
Learn moreMotorized Stages
Standard and encoded motorized stages.
Learn moreFocussing Devices
Focus drives for precise Z positioning.
Learn moreZ-Piezo Inserts
Piezo-driven inserts for fine Z focus.
Learn moreStage Inserts
Sample inserts and holders for stages.
Learn moreMicromanipulators
Manual and motorized micromanipulators.
Learn moreLED Illumination
LED illumination solutions for microscopy.
Learn moreImmersion Liquid Dispenser
Upright and inverted configurations.
Learn moreAutomated Sample Handling
Automated loading and sample handling.
Learn moreCustomized and OEM Solution
Custom and OEM stage solutions.
Learn moreCompatible Software
Third-party software compatible with the TANGO controller.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
What is a motorized microscope stage used for?
A motorized microscope stage moves the sample precisely and automatically under the objective, enabling repeatable positioning, automated multi-field acquisition and high-throughput imaging for tasks such as large-area scanning and image tiling.
Which microscopes are Märzhäuser stages compatible with?
Märzhäuser stages, controllers and joysticks work with many different brands of microscope and can be adapted to your specific setup with custom-made stage accessories.
What is the difference between a measuring stage and a scanning stage?
Measuring stages are optimized for precise XY measurement of distances on a sample, while scanning stages are designed to move across large areas to capture and stitch many fields into a single high-resolution image.
Do I need a controller and joystick to use a motorized stage?
Yes. A motorized stage is driven by a controller, and a joystick allows manual positioning. Clemex offers Tango controllers and integrates stage control directly into the image analysis software.
Can the stages be used for large-area or whole-slide scanning?
Yes. Motorized scanning stages automatically acquire and stitch multiple fields of view, making them ideal for large-area mapping and whole-slide imaging.
Do Clemex microscope stages integrate with image analysis software?
Yes. Clemex integrates motorized stages with Clemex Vision image analysis software for automated acquisition, stage navigation and measurement.
Which third-party software is compatible with Märzhäuser stages and the TANGO controller?
Many imaging, microscopy and automation packages support the TANGO controller — including Evident cellSens, PRECiV and scanR, Leica LAS X, Zeiss ZEN, Nikon NIS-Elements, Media Cybernetics Image-Pro and the open-source Micro-Manager. See our full list of compatible software for links to each vendor.
Not sure which microscope stage or controller you need? Our specialists help you configure a motorized stage and image analysis system for your lab.