Need help identifying this piece of lab equipment

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The discussion centers on identifying a specific piece of lab equipment, particularly a clamp with a thumbscrew on a movable stage. The user struggled to find the equipment through various search methods, including reverse-image searches and inquiries to Thorlabs, who confirmed they do not sell the item. Ultimately, the user discovered the equipment by searching for "micromanipulator parts," which led to the correct identification of the device. This highlights the importance of using precise terminology in equipment searches.

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  • Understanding of laboratory equipment terminology
  • Familiarity with micromanipulators and their components
  • Experience with image search tools and techniques
  • Knowledge of translational stages in lab settings
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  • Research "micromanipulator parts" for detailed specifications and options
  • Explore various types of "translational stages" and their applications
  • Learn about the functionality and uses of clamps in laboratory settings
  • Investigate suppliers and manufacturers of lab equipment for sourcing similar items
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Lab technicians, researchers, and anyone involved in laboratory equipment procurement or usage will benefit from this discussion, particularly those seeking to identify and source micromanipulators and related components.

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I visited the lab of some collaborators, and they had this device which exactly matches my needs in the lab I work in. Problem is, I can't find this thing anywhere. I emailed the PI of that lab, and he has no idea where it came from. It seems they bought it somewhere a while back and since then forgot all the details. I attached a couple images below. It's really just the top part that I'm interested in: some sort of clamp with a thumbscrew sitting on top of a movable stage so whatever you're clamping can move forward and backward.

What is this thing?? I don't know what it might be even called, so I'm not sure what to google for. I tried googling different things, I tried to reverse-image-search it, and got nothing. I emailed Thorlabs (because the other lab people initially told me it was from them), and the tech support person from Thorlabs told me they don't sell that. I'm stuck...

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"Translational stages" (plural).
 
If its just the top part you want not the stage perhaps look for micromanipulator parts?
 
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Or google clamp blocks?
 
Ohh! I found it! From google-image-searching "micromanipulator parts", the entire thing comes up, pretty much in the first line of images. I didn't realize it was all one part...

Thank you! It's so simple! I kind of thought "micromanipulators" were something else...
 

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