Prior Scientific manufacturers a wide variety of automation and illumination accessories that extract the most performance from your microscope system. Prior's versatile and powerful controllers (or optional Prior PCI II High Speed Controller), combined with a selection of high precision motorized stages and motorized focus controls, the user enjoys an enhanced microscopy platform that will enhance performance and throughput. The flexibility of adding a Lumen 200 fluorescence illumination system and a variety of filter wheel and shutter configurations showcases the modularity benefits of the Prior Scientific systems. Furthermore, adding additional accessories such as ergonomic joysticks, Z Encoder probes and a huge range of specimen holders enables the user to customize his/her system for specific applications and individual based requirements.

The ProScan™ series is a highly accurate solution for demanding research applications. Several models of the ProScan motorized stage line are enabled with the revolutionary patented Intelligent Scanning Technology (IST) which allows each stage to be pre-programmed with a unique set of operating characteristics to that particular stage to ensure optimum performance. OptiScan™ systems a more economic solution for less demanding applications while the NanoScanZ series stages offer Piezo Z nanopositioning capability and is offered in 100, 200, 250 and 500 micron versions. Prior also manufacturers a full range of Z axis motorized stages which are ideal for transmitted and reflected light applications.