Technology of Intravital Microscopy
아이빔테크놀로지의 혁신적인 올인원 생체현미경 플랫폼은 살아 있는 동물의 생체 내에서 일어나는 수많은
세포의 복잡한 동적 행동을 탐구할 수 있는 핵심 솔루션입니다. 이 기술은 다양한 인간 질환의 근본적인 병리 생리를 밝혀내고
새로운 치료법 개발을 가능하게 하는 대표적인 최첨단 핵심 기술입니다.
Products
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IVM-C3
Tractable, Fast, Gentle
IVM-C3는 기존 형광 현미경에 비해 감지 효율, 광학 해상도, 이미지 대비를 크게 향상시킨 고도로 통합된 공초점 전용 생체현미경 시스템입니다.
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IVM-M3
Deep Tissue Imaging, High-Resolution, Tunable
IVM-M3는 유연성을 지닌 파장 가변형 이광자 현미경으로, 심부 조직 관찰뿐만 아니라 이차조화파를 활용하여 염색 없이 반복된 패턴 관찰이 가능한 모델입니다.
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IVM-CM3
High Contrast, High Resolution, Dual-mode, Tunable
IVM-CM3는 공초점과 이광자 기능이 하나로 결합된 시스템으로, 탁월한 SNR과 해상도를 제공합니다. 이광자 기능을 위해 장착된 펨토초 레이저는 690nm에서 1050nm까지의 범위 내에서 파장을 변환할 수 있습니다.
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IVM-MS3
Compact, Cost-Saving, Hands-Free
IVM-MS3는 지금까지 존재하는 이광자 현미경과는 달리 차별화된 920nm 고정형 펨토초 레이저를 탑재한 올인원 이광자 생체현미경 시스템으로, 사용이 매우 간편하고 성능이 뛰어납니다.
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IVM-CMS3
Cost-Effective, Straightforward, Dual-Mode
IVM-CMS3는 전 계에서 가장 콤팩트하고 합리적인 공초점 및 이광자 듀얼 모드 생체현미경입니다. 간편한 박스 타입의 올인원 생체현미경으로, 생체현미경에서 요구되는 거의 모든 기능이 탑재된 아이빔테크놀로지의 베스트셀러 모델입니다.
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IVM-FS
Practical, Customizable
IVM-FS 시스템은 IVM-CMS3 시스템과 동일한 기능을 제공하지만, in vivo 용 대형 스테이지가 장착된 오픈형 생체현미경으로 생후 6주령 이상의 rat과 그보다 큰 동물(예: 페럿, 토끼 등)을 수용할 수 있도록 설계되어 있습니다.
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AI-Image Denoiser
생체 내 현미경 이미징 과정에서 발생하는 노이즈를 효과적으로 제거하기 위해 개발된 자기지도학습 기반 알고리즘입니다.
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IVI Tag™ – In Vivo Labels
생체 내 살아있는 개체에서 세포와 단백질을 탁월한 선명도로 추적합니다. 다중 색상 이미징이 가능하며 희석과 신호 손실 없이 구현됩니다.
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In Vivo Imaging Fixation Adjuncts
동적 장기를 대상으로 정밀하고 안정적인 장기 이미징을 구현합니다. 뇌부터 췌장까지, 동물 복지를 고려한 조건에서 생체 내 연구의 가능성을 확장합니다.
IVM-C3 (Confocal v.3)
IVM-C3 is a highly integrated system for in vivo imaging, offering significantly enhanced detection efficiency, optical resolution, and image contrast compared to conventional fluorescence microscopy. With a 4-wavelength laser and four high-sensitivity confocal detectors, IVM-C3 enables multi-dimensional views of living cells and tissues in 3D or 4D, while supporting up to four different colors.
Key Features
Bone Marrow
Transplanted cell Vessel (CD31)
Bone Marrow
Transplanted cell Vessel (CD31)
Bone Marrow
Transplanted cell Vessel (CD31)
IVM-M3 (Two-Photon v. 3)
DeepTissueImaging,High-resolution, Tunable
IVM-M3 seamlessly combines the flexibility of a traditional converted microscope with the high-resolution imaging capabilities of second-harmonic generation microscopy. Featuring a fully automated tunable fs-pulse NIR laser system, IVM-M3 excels in deep tissue imaging by using less-scattering NIR wavelengths. The comprehensive control functionality of the fs- laser system is integrated with the two-photon imaging software, ensuring user convenience with various automation algorithms. Experience advanced imaging with IVM-M3 for your research needs.
Key Features
IVM-CM3 (ConfocalandTwo-Photon v. 3)
IVM-CM3 delivers exceptional contrast and resolution with its tunable Two-Photon laser unit.It allows focus on samples at desired wavelengths ranging from as low as 690 nm to as high as 1050 nm, and everything in between. This cutting-edge system seamlessly combines the strengths of both Confocal and Two-Photon microscopy, offering limitless possibilities for three- dimensional imaging of living cells whether near the skin or deep within tumors in small animals. Explore the potential of IVM-CM3 for advanced and versatile imaging in your research.
Key Features
Liver
Fibrotic collagen Hepatocyte
Fibrotic collagen Hepatocyte
Fibrotic collagen Hepatocyte
IVM-MS3 (Two- Photon Smart v.3)
IVM-MS3 represents thesmart evolution of IVM-M3, an All-in-One Two-Photon Intravital Microscopy system meticulously optimized for in vivo imaging. This system seamlessly integrates a compact, high-stability, and maintenance-free fs-pulse laser unit into a single box. With the ability to focus on deep tissues at a fixed wavelength of 920nm, IVM- MS3 serves as an exceptional resource for researchers with specific targets, offering optimal functionality within limited resources and budget constraints. Explore the possibilities with IVM-MS3 for efficient and budget-friendly in vivo imaging.
Key Features
Skin
Transplanted cell Transplanted cell Blood vessel (CD31)
Large Intestine
Immune cell Mannose (anti-inflammation) Blood vessel (CD31)
Kidney
H2B (Nuclei) ROSA-mT/mG Blood vessel (CD31)
IVM-CMS3 (Confocal and Two-Photon Smart v. 3)
IVM-CMS3 stands out as the world's most compact and affordable dual-mode intravital confocal and two-photon microscope, offering versatile functionality in a single, streamlined box. Leveraging the confocal laser units from IVM-C3 and the compact two-photon laser unit from IVM-MS3, IVM-CMS3 features a one-switch (one-click) mode changing capability, providing convenient multi-purpose use for intravital functional imaging while optimizing space and minimizing costs. Explore the efficient and cost-saving capabilities of IVM-CMS3 for your diverse imaging needs.
Key Features
Skin
CAG-RFP Collagen (SHG)
Liver
Collagen (SHG) Lipid Droplet (SF44)
Muscle
Sarcomere (SHG) Nerve (Thy1) Vessel (CD31)
IVM-FS (Free-Space)
Practical, Customizable
The IVM-FS system offers the same functions as the IVM-CMS3 system, with the key difference being its larger stage and modules, designed to accommodate animals larger than mice and rats (older than 6 weeks), such as ferrets, rabbits, and others. With the dark curtain provided, there's no need for a dedicated dark room or specific space just for the microscope.
Key Features
AI-Image Denoiser
A Self-Supervised Learning Algorithm for Reliable Noise Reduction in Intravital Microscopy
The Research Challenge
Intravital microscopy allows researchers to capture dynamic biological events inside living organisms, such as immune cell migration, vascular changes, or rapid drug responses. To observe these processes in real time, imaging must be performed at very high speed.
However, faster imaging inevitably reduces the number of photons collected per frame, resulting in weaker signals and higher noise. This low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) obscures cell boundaries, blurs fluorescence signals, and introduces uncertainty into quantitative analysis. For researchers, this means unreliable data, reduced reproducibility, and time lost repeating experiments.
The AI-Driven Solution
AI-Image Denoiser addresses these challenges by combining advanced spatio-temporal learning with self-supervised AI algorithms. Unlike conventional AI models that require clean reference images, it learns directly from noisy raw data.
By analyzing spatial and temporal patterns across frames, the software automatically separates true fluorescence signals from random noise, preserving the integrity of biological information.
This means researchers no longer need to prepare special datasets Research Benefits
Transforming Research Efficiency
Conventional denoising can take more than seven hours for a single dataset, slowing down research workflows and limiting the number of experiments that can be conducted.
AI-Image Denoiser reduces this process to just 30 minutes, enabling same-day analysis even for complex datasets. Beyond speed, the software preserves fluorescence without distortion, ensuring that fast-moving red blood cells or immune cells can be analyzed accurately. The result is not only higher efficiency but also improved reproducibility—researchers can trust that their quantitative measurements reflect true biological phenomena.
Applications in Advanced Imaging
- Tracking immune cell migration in inflamed tissues
- Monitoring rapid drug responses in vivo
- Measuring blood flow dynamics through red blood cell movement
- Long-term live imaging with reduced photobleaching
Validation in Real Experiments
In a transgenic mouse ear skin model, intravital microscopy was used to capture vascular structures and circulating red blood cells at high speed. The raw data exhibited strong noise due to limited exposure. After processing with AI-Image Denoiser, the resulting images revealed clear fluorescence signals without distortion and significantly reduced noise. This validation demonstrates that the software provides robust, trustworthy results even under demanding high-speed imaging conditions.
Specifications
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
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| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
| RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-11600K, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-13700K, AMD Ryzen 9 5800X |
| Disk | 512 GB SSD (≥150 GB free) | 1 TB NVMe SSD (≥300 GB free) |
IVI Tag™ – In Vivo Labels
Track cells and proteins inside living organisms with unmatched clarity.
Multi-color imaging, no dilution, no signal loss.
Research Background
Traditional antigen-antibody labeling is limited in vivo due to dilution effects, handling errors, and signal loss. IVIM’s IVI Tag™ overcomes these barriers with advanced fluorescence tagging optimized for intravital microscopy. Researchers can now monitor vascular, immune, and neurological processes in real time without compromising signal integrity.
Core Technologies
- Direct In Vivo Labeling – No dilution, no handling error, no fluorescence loss
- Multi-Color Compatibility – Four excitation/emission channels + autofluorescence capture (up to 5 signals)
- Organ & Cell-Specific Targets – Endothelial cells (CD31), lymphatic vessels (LYVE-1), dendritic cells (CD11b), T cells (CD3), macrophages (F4/80, CD206), neurons and astrocytes (GFAP, Tau, Amyloid β)
- Broad Microscope Compatibility – Works with IVIM IVM series, confocal, and two-photon systems
- DIY Labeling Kits – Conjugate antibodies, exosomes, peptides, or drugs for customized in vivo imaging
Research Benefits
- Reliable in vivo tracking of immune dynamics, vascular remodeling, and disease progression
- Longitudinal studies without repeated errors from traditional labeling
- High reproducibility and quantitative accuracy for preclinical and neuroscience models
- Easy integration into existing intravital microscopy workflows
Specifications
- Excitation/Emission Wavelengths: 406/445, 495/519, 554/565, 651/667 nm
- Compatibility: IVIM IVM systems, confocal, two-photon microscopes
- Product Range: Antibody panels for CD31, LYVE-1, CD11b, Ly6C, Gr-1, Ly6G, CD3, CD45, F4/80, CD206, GFAP, Tau, Amyloid β, Iba1, and more
DIY In Vivo Labeling Kits
The IVI Tag™ DIY In Vivo Labeling Kit enables researchers to fluorescently tag their own targets—including antibodies, exosomes, peptides, and chemical drugs—for precise in vivo imaging. Using IVIM’s conjugation technology, the kit simplifies the labeling process into a few straightforward steps, making it possible to generate high-quality in vivo labels within hours. Unlike traditional antigen-antibody conjugation methods, IVI Tag™ DIY ensures that fluorophores are expressed at the intended target sites in living tissues, reducing variability and signal loss. This flexibility allows scientists to customize their experiments and track novel biological processes in real time.
In Vivo Label Preparation Steps
Conjugation
In Vivo Imaging Fixation Adjuncts
Stable, long-term imaging of dynamic organs with precision.
From brain to pancreas, expand research possibilities without compromising animal welfare.
Research Background
Intravital microscopy enables visualization of biological processes in living organisms, but motion artifacts, limited access, and repeated surgeries restrict long-term and reproducible imaging.
Fixation adjuncts solve these issues by stabilizing organs and providing optical access windows, allowing researchers to conduct weeks of continuous observation without sacrificing animals after each session.
Core Technologies
Organ-Specific Windows
Dorsal skinfold, cranial, abdominal, mammary, pancreas, and uterus imaging chambers designed for precise access.
Dynamic Organ Stabilization
Tissue Motion Stabilizer (IVM-TMS) with micro-suction prevents micron-level tissue movement during imaging of the heart, lung, and thymus.
Motion Compensation Software
GPU-assisted algorithm corrects motion artifacts in real time, ensuring high-quality imaging of moving tissues.
Minimally Invasive Design
Lightweight, compact chambers reduce surgical burden and extend longitudinal studies.
Research Benefits
- Enables longitudinal imaging for several weeks
- Reduces animal use, promoting ethical research practices
- Provides stable platforms for drug delivery, cancer progression, immune dynamics, and vascular studies
- Enhances reproducibility and quantitative reliability in preclinical models
Applications Gallery
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Lung
Intravital in vivo applications in the lungs of mice provide a powerful tool for studying pulmonary biology, disease processes.
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Heart
In vivo intravital imaging of the heart in mice offers a powerful approach to studying dynamic cardiac processes and cardiovascular function.
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Brain
IVIM Technology provides advanced imaging solutions that support a wide range of intravital imaging applications in the brain.
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Kidney
In vivo intravital imaging of the kidney offers a powerful approach to studying dynamic cellular and molecular processes within this vital organ.
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Pancreas
Intravital in vivo applications in the pancreas offer a unique window into the dynamic processes underlying pancreatic physiology.
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Liver
In vivo intravital imaging of the liver offers a powerful approach to studying dynamic cellular and molecular processes within this vital organ.
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Tumor
In vivo intravital imaging of the tumor offers you the opportunity to explore various aspects of tumor biology through intravital imaging.
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Skin
Leveraging intravital imaging techniques, IVIM Technology empowers researchers to gain valuable insights into the dynamic processes occurring within the skin microenvironment in vivo.
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