Hysitron BioSoft
Hysitron BioSoft
Bruker’s Hysitron BioSoft In-Situ Indenter is a first-of-its-kind instrument specifically designed for multiscale quantitative mechanical testing of biological materials and soft matter, such as hydrogels. BioSoft synchronizes powerful mechanical and optical characterization techniques to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics of biomaterials. This portable system integrates with existing inverted optical microscopes to bring advanced biomechanical testing capabilities into your laboratory.
Quantitative Soft Biomaterials Characterization
The Hysitron BioSoft provides a unique combination of force sensitivity and displacement range to deliver quantitative mechanical property measurements on the sub-cellular to tissue levels. Streamlined system operation delivers the results you need quickly, minimizing the need to become an experimental expert and providing an easy portal to make life changing discoveries.
Quantify the Mechanics of the Biological World
Incorporating decades of knowledge in biomatter nanomechanical testing, Bruker's BioIndenter Series was specifically developed to help you understand the mechanics of soft matter. Its portable compact platform and adaptability enables its users to transport nanomechanical testing capabilities into any laboratory.
Quantitative Testing at Elevated Temperatures
The BioSoft PetriDishHeater can be integrated with Hysitron BioSoft to conduct quantitative in-situ mechanical testing at room temperature (RT) up to 60°C with 0.1°C precision. This capability allows researchers to confidently investigate biological and soft materials at constant temperatures to more accurately reflect real-world conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
BioSoft is a Bruker’s nanoindentation platform specifically designed for soft materials and biological samples, enabling quantitative mechanical property measurements in combination with an optical microscope.
Hydrogels, tissues, polymers, biomaterials, cells, organoids, 3D scaffolds, and other soft/viscoelastic systems
- Ultralow-load transducer with sub-μN force resolution
- Specialized fluid-compatible probes
- Optimized system design to minimize noise and drift in hydrated environments
Elastic modulus, viscoelastic response, creep, stress relaxation, adhesion, and time-dependent deformation
Yes. Biosoft is designed for in-liquid measurements, making it ideal for hydrated biomaterial testing.
Yes. Optical or fluorescence microscopy can be integrated to correlate mechanical data with structural changes.