Add a spinning disk confocal
New CrestOptics X-Light V3 and CICERO units, integrated on your existing Nikon, Zeiss, Leica or Evident (Olympus) stand. CrestOptics DeepSIM super-resolution is also available.
CrestOptics spinning diskConfocal service / Upgrades and trade-ins
Confocal upgrades, trade-ins and replacement systems
Sometimes the best fix is an upgrade. We add new spinning disks, lasers, cameras and software to the microscope you already own, take trade-ins and sell refurbished confocals, all from the same team that services them.
NationwideOn-site service anywhere in the US, or on our bench in Newport, RI
Free assessmentNo charge to review the symptom and quote the work
30-day warrantyOn the parts and labor we install
Fully insuredLiability and equipment coverage, COI on request
Ways to get more from your system
New lasers and light sources
Replace an aging or failed laser with a new laser source, installed and aligned to your scan head.
New cameras
Scientific cameras for widefield and spinning disk imaging, selected and integrated for your system.
Acquisition software and PCs
Micro-Manager, VisiView or StarLyte acquisition software, and replacement PCs and controllers for older systems.
Trade in your old system
We buy and take trade-ins on confocals and research microscopes. Put the credit toward an upgrade, a refurbished system or a service contract.
Trade-in programRefurbished confocals
Tested refurbished confocal systems, generally guaranteed installable, with installation and training by our engineers.
Refurbished confocals for saleNew or refurbished
We offer both, so the recommendation follows your budget and application rather than our inventory.
- New CrestOptics units, lasers and cameras carry the manufacturer warranty
- Refurbished confocals are tested and generally guaranteed installable
- Installation, alignment and training by our engineers
- Service contracts available after install
- Quotes and paperwork for grants and purchasing offices
- SAM.gov registered small business
Questions labs ask us
Can you add a spinning disk to our existing microscope?
Yes. We sell new CrestOptics X-Light V3 and CICERO spinning disk units and integrate them on Nikon, Zeiss, Leica and Evident (Olympus) stands, which saves the cost of a whole new system.
Do you take trade-ins?
Yes. We buy and take trade-ins on confocal and research microscope systems. The credit can go toward a refurbished confocal, a new CrestOptics unit or a service contract.
New or refurbished, which should we buy?
New CrestOptics units, lasers and cameras carry the manufacturer warranty. Our refurbished confocals are tested and generally guaranteed installable. We will lay out both options for your budget and application.
Is it better to repair or upgrade?
It depends on the system and what your users need. We will tell you honestly when a repair is the right call and when the money is better spent on an upgrade or a replacement.
Request a free service assessment
Tell us the system you have, what your users need it to do and your timeline. We will lay out repair, upgrade and replacement options.
No obligation and no charge for the assessment.