pE-300opto takes the spotlight at ELMI and FENS

A strong showing at ELMI and FENS

Following its recent appearances at ELMI and FENS, the pE-300^opto has continued to open up some brilliant conversations around optogenetics, neural stimulation and fluorescence imaging.

Both events brought together researchers, imaging specialists and technology providers working across microscopy, neuroscience and advanced imaging. For us, they were the ideal opportunity to show how targeted LED illumination can support researchers who need precise, reliable light delivery for demanding optogenetics workflows. They also gave us a chance to talk through the practical details that really matter in the lab, from wavelength choice and control to how easily the system fits into existing microscope setups.

pE-300opto LED illumination system for optogenetics and calcium imaging

Introducing the pE-300opto

The pE-300opto is a dedicated LED illumination system for optogenetics and neural stimulation applications, designed to deliver controlled, stable illumination for research where timing and consistency really matter.

It’s been developed for applications including optogenetics, electrophysiology, calcium imaging, circuit mapping, and in vivo or ex vivo studies. In other words, it’s built for researchers who need light to do more than simply illuminate a sample.

With carefully selected wavelengths and fast control, the pE-300opto gives researchers a practical way to stimulate light-sensitive biological systems while maintaining the benefits of LED illumination: long lifetime, instant on/off control, lower heat and no mercury/metal halide lamp maintenance.

Supporting optogenetics and neural stimulation

Optogenetics has changed the way researchers study the nervous system. By using light to control specific cells or circuits, scientists can explore how neural activity relates to behaviour, disease, function and response.

That kind of work needs illumination that’s both dependable and easy to integrate into a wider experimental setup. Timing, repeatability and control all matter. A light source that behaves consistently can make a real difference when experiments are complex, sensitive or repeated over long sessions.

The pE-300opto has been designed with those needs in mind. It supports researchers working across a range of neuroscience applications, from targeted stimulation to imaging-based studies where optical control and fluorescence detection need to work side by side.

Practical performance

Practical performance for real experiments

One of the strongest themes from ELMI and FENS was practicality. Researchers want tools that fit into their work without making everything more complicated.

That’s where the pE-300^opto comes in. It offers the control needed for optogenetics, while keeping the system compact, familiar and straightforward to use. Whether it’s being used alongside electrophysiology equipment, microscope-based imaging, or experimental rigs for in vivo and ex vivo work, the aim is to support the science without adding unnecessary faff.

And, as with all CoolLED systems, it’s built around the everyday advantages of LED technology. No warm-up time. No bulb changes. No mercury. Just stable illumination, ready when it’s needed.