Zeiss
Axioscope 7
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What it is
The Zeiss Axioscope 7 is an upright optical microscope platform used for transmitted-light and reflected-light inspection. The unit can be configured with brightfield, darkfield, polarization, differential interference contrast, fluorescence, and camera-based imaging components.[2][1][3]
The Axioscope 7 is used for materials and life-science imaging, and it supports motorized and encoded components for repeatable inspection workflows. The platform includes a camera port and can be assembled as a complete microscope system or as application-specific variants.[3][2]
How it works
An upright microscope directs illumination through or onto a specimen and forms a magnified image with interchangeable objectives, eyepieces, and a camera path. The Axioscope 7 family supports transmitted-light and reflected-light configurations, and the available stand options include motorized focus lift, encoded nosepieces, filter wheels, and interfaces for automated stage movement.[2]
The Axioscope 7 can be equipped for brightfield, darkfield, polarization, DIC, C-DIC, phase contrast, and fluorescence observation. The platform also supports digital image capture, Z-stack imaging, extended depth of field imaging, and automatic stitching when configured with motorized axes and camera hardware.[3]
Where it fits in the process flow
The Axioscope 7 is also offered in a technical cleanliness analysis configuration for particle size analysis at or above fifty micrometers. The configured system includes brightfield, polarization, objectives, camera, stand, scanning stage, dust cover, workstation, monitor, ZEN core, and modules for technical cleanliness analysis.[2]
Applications
The Axioscope 7 is used for materials imaging and life-science imaging. The available contrast modes support inspection of opaque and transparent specimens, surface features, and microstructural detail.[3][2]
The Axioscope 7 supports reflected-light brightfield, darkfield, polarization, DIC, C-DIC, and fluorescence use cases, as well as transmitted-light brightfield, polarization, darkfield, DIC, PlasDIC, and phase contrast use cases.[3]
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling1
- Zeiss stage and condenser carrier[1]
Optics & imaging5
Configuration & options14
- With:[1]
- Zeiss axioscope 7 stand, TL and RL LED units[1]
- Trinocular phototube 20/23[1]
- Zeiss Abbe condenser[1]
- Zeiss right handed XY rotary stage with a specimen holder[1]
- Zeiss eyepiece PL 10X/25[1]
- Zeiss manual switching mirror for Colibri and RL LED[1]
- Zeiss Colibri 7 band fluorescent source[1]
- Zeiss manual fluorescent 4 positions turret[1]
- Configuration options
- Transmitted light brightfield, reflected-light bright field and dark field, epi-fluorescence, and complete system variants[2]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microscope Axioscope 7 LED for transmitted light brightfield | — | — | LED for transmitted light brightfield. | micro-shop.zeiss.com[2] |
| Microscope Axioscope 7 RL BF/DF | — | — | LED for reflected-light bright field and dark field, with phototube. | micro-shop.zeiss.com[2] |
| Microscope Axioscope 7 LED for epi-fluorescence B/G | — | — | LED transmitted light and objectives EC Plan-Neofluar. | micro-shop.zeiss.com[2] |
| Microscope Axioscope 7 RL BF/DF/C-DIC, TL | — | — | LED for reflected-light bright field, dark field and C-DIC, with LED transmitted light and phototube. | micro-shop.zeiss.com[2] |
| Microscope Axioscope 7 complete system | — | — | Includes bright field, polarization, objectives EC Epiplan-Neofluar 2.5x/5x, camera, stand, scanning stage, dust cover, workstation, monitor, ZEN core, and modules for Technical Cleanliness Analysis. | micro-shop.zeiss.com[2] |
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Frequently asked questions
What configurations are available for the Axioscope 7?
The Axioscope 7 is offered in variants for transmitted-light brightfield, reflected-light brightfield and darkfield, epi-fluorescence, reflected-light brightfield, darkfield, and C-DIC with transmitted light, and a complete system.[2]
What imaging modes does the Axioscope 7 support?
The Axioscope 7 supports reflected-light brightfield, darkfield, polarization, DIC, C-DIC, and fluorescence. The Axioscope 7 also supports transmitted-light brightfield, polarization, darkfield, DIC, PlasDIC, and phase contrast.[3][2]
Does the Axioscope 7 support automation features?
The Axioscope 7 supports motorized X, Y, and Z axes, and the platform includes motorized and encoded components for repeatable workflows. The stand variants include motorized focus lift, encoded nosepieces, and an interface for a motorized stage.[3][2]
Not publicly documented
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Axioscope 7 are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the Axioscope 7 are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Axioscope 7 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the Axioscope 7 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Axioscope 7 are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]micro-shop.zeiss.com — micro-shop.zeiss.commicro-shop.zeiss.com
- [3]microopticsfl.com — microopticsfl.commicroopticsfl.com
Last updated Oct 10, 2026.
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