(Click to see larger image) Narishige's MF-900 is a versatile microforge with multiple functions for making different kinds of microtools.

Based on Narishige's many years of practical experience, the MF-900 offers a wide range of functions for making many different kinds of microtools by processing microneedle tips. A pair of easy-to-use manipulators are provided for positioning the heater and pipette, and the microscope can be moved three-dimensionally using controls close to the operator's hand. Separate rotation mechanisms for vertical and horizontal movement allow the pipette to be approached at any angle, while a special device in the heater section can form it into any required shape. In addition to conventional scales, a protractor to measure angles is provided in the microscope eyepiece. The heater turned ON and OFF via a foot switch, and the heater section is integrated into the microscope body, so all control actions are performed easily, precisely and ergonomically.