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Meet OpenUC2 10x AI Microscope, Making Advanced Microscopy Accessible to Everyone

24 October 2024 at 08:45

When using a traditional USB Microscope, what is your biggest pain? Complex optical setups? Manual focusing adjustment? Fixed design without any flexibility? Reliability on the USB cable for connection? No timelapse or autonomous operation? These are no longer the pain with the OpenUC2 10x AI Microscope. With the vision of being the Raspberry Pi of Optics, the OpenUC2 team got the inspiration from electronics rapid prototyping tools, and invented this modular, automated and tinyML-enabled microscope.

Meet OpenUC2 10x AI Microscope, The Raspberry Pi of Optics

OpenUC2 10x AI Microscope is a collaborative innovation between openUC2 and Seeed Studio that brings advanced, accessible microscopy to everyone. This “Raspberry Pi for Optics” features high-resolution imaging via an XIAO ESP32S3 with the OV2560 camera, precision motorized focusing, and a modular, robust design ideal for both field and classroom use. With Wi-Fi connectivity, browser-based control, and support for autonomous operations like timelapse imaging, it’s designed for educators, researchers, and hobbyists alike.

Seeed Studio XIAO Microscope

The complete microscope kit is easy to assemble, customizable, and part of a broader initiative to democratize sophisticated scientific tools, inviting users to join a community committed to open science and open innovation.

Key Features

  • High-Resolution Imaging: Powered by XIAO ESP32-S3 with the high-resolution OV2560 camera sensor
  • Precision Control: Motorized focusing mechanism for micrometer-precise adjustments
  • Modular Design: Easily customizable with swappable objectives and additional modules
  • Portable & Robust: Compact form factor perfect for field research
  • Smart Connectivity: Wi-Fi enabled with browser-based control interface
  • Autonomous Operation: Supports timelapse imaging and SD card storage
  • Customized Firmware: TinyML for on-the-fly image processing directly on the device, integrating sensors and other hardware for automated experiments.
Microscope Application scene

However, this briliant product concept comes a long way. According to OpenUC2 team, It all started with the idea of creating a simple microscope for studying differentiating macrophages in a cell incubator back in 2017. From the beginning, UC2 was designed to make optics more affordable, available, and accessible. Adding additional features back then and the increasing interest from the research community made the the UC2 system a global resource for building and understanding arbitrarily complicated optical systems.

By now, with this latest OpenUC2 10x AI Microscope, the users can build anything from an introductory setup to a complex, high-resolution microscope using OpenUC2’s injection-molded cubes, enabling the the rapid assembly of complex optical setups, not only in educational settings but also for professional use in industries.

“Our goal is to build an open ecosystem/platform where people can easily exchange ideas and develop solutions, not just in electronics but also optics. “ Benedict Diederich, CEO of OpenUC2 shares their goal for this new microscope. It’s crucial to lower entry barriers, allowing users to work with ready-made modules that can be purchased from an online shop. “

Brought to Market by Fusion Co-Create Services

If we date back, this is not the first projects that we collaborate with OpenUC2, but it makes a very special one where Seeed Fusion worked closely with OpenUC2 to bring this impactful product to the market, now available at our official store and hopefully in our distribution partners’ network soon.

Seeed Fusion is dedicated to elevating your innovative ideas into products and solutions for various verticals. With the full range of open-source modules and industry-grade devices, expertise in product design, experience in production, and resources in glocal community and marketing. We’re your go-to partner from 0 to ∞. Co-Create with Seeed Fusion, you can leverage Seeed’s capabilities in Prototype, Produce, and Promote, ranging from custom design, manufacturing to selling, covering the full product lifecycle from idea to delivery and iteration!

Initially, Benedict built a modular microscope using the cube framework. To reduce costs, we comprehensively optimized the product’s structure, including:

  • Structural optimization: Inviting professional engineers to optimize the overall structure design and select more optimal materials.
  • Supply chain optimization: Matching the supply chain locally to find the best suppliers and reduce material costs.
  • User experience optimization: Optimizing the product from application scenarios and user experience perspectives.
  • Packaging design: Designing a delicate and environmentally friendly packaging box to enhance the overall product value.

After more than three months of close cooperation, we finally launched the XIAO microscope, a high-quality and cost-effective product.

When talking about the Fusion Co-Create Program, Benedict comments, The Fusion Co-Create Program helped transform our initial cube-based concept into a concrete product. Seeed Studio guided us through various challenges, forming a nearly friendly relationship between their product managers, engineers, and our team in Jena. The geographical distance and time zone differences were never an issue—we even collaborated with German contacts in Düsseldorf. A high level of trust was built, and I would recommend this program to anyone looking to bring an idea to life.”

Order Now to Support OpenUC2' s Vision

Open UC2 team’s vision perfectly aligns with our mission at Seeed to make technology accessible for all. The openUC2 10x AI Microscope is more than just a microscope – it’s an invitation to join a community of innovators shaping the future of optical instrumentation.

Ready to explore the microscopic world? The OpenUC2 10x AI Microscope is now available for order at our webstore at $109. For the people who decide to support OpenUC2’s vision, we’re also offering an early bird discount of 10% off. 

🎁 Type in the code OpenUC2 to enjoy the exclusive discount NOW as it’s a limited offer that expires on October 30, 2024.

If you’re interested in bringing this amazing invention to your community or country, please feel free to reach out us at maker@seeed.cc. Moreover, our Fusion Co-Create Program is dedicated to enabling more developers or teams like OpenUC2 to scale up their impactful designs, while they can get a licensing fee for each piece sold. If you also have a cool Seeeed-based project, that you want to bring to the market, feel free to reach out to us at fusion@seeed.io.

Last But Not Least: Meet OpenUC2 Team at Our Livestream

Be the first to know the story behind the Xiao AI Microscope! Join us this Friday for a live chat with Benedict, the mastermind behind this incredible device. Get a sneak peek into the development process and learn how Fusion Co-Create brought this innovative product to life. 

Tune in to our livestream for exclusive deals! We’ll be giving away limited coupons on the Microscope for $30 and $100 coupons for our Fusion PCBA service. Don’t miss out on this amazing deal!

📅 Date: 25 Oct. 2024 02:00 PM GMT
🔥 Join us on Youtube!!!

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MFSZ24 Factory Hi Tour: Step into the future of Shenzhen manufacturing

18 October 2024 at 15:17

Last year, we launched the Hi Tour Shenzhen Manufacturing Journey for the first time, and every participant returned with a wealth of knowledge! This year, we will continue this tradition to enable more friends to personally experience the intelligence, digitalization, and efficiency of modern factories!

In the upcoming Hi Tour, we will guide participants to closely observe the practical operations in manufacturing processes, production efficiency, and quality control, allowing you to experience the charm of high-tech equipment and smart manufacturing technologies firsthand. Meanwhile, we will also provide professional commentary to help you gain deeper insights into modern manufacturing operations and the future prospects of “Made in China”.

Event Name: Hi Tour

Event Date: November 18, 2024

Event Type: Factory Tour

Organizer: Seeed Fusion Team

Whether you’re a maker or an industry professional, we hope the Hi Tour will inspire new ideas and help you discover the endless possibilities behind technology!

Agenda

  • 8:30 Gathering in Design Commune, Vanke Cloud City, Xili Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
  • 9:30-12:00 Visit Seeed Agile Manufacturing Center
  • 12:30-14:00 Lunch
  • 15:00-17:00 Explore 3D Printing Factory/PCB Manufacturing Factory/Molding Factory/HQB Electronic Market/Shuibei Jewelry Factory (We offer open choices, so pick a destination you’d like to visit! We’ll customize the itinerary based on user preferences!)
  • 18:00 Return to Gathering Point

Registration Period: October 16 – November 8, 2024

Date of Event: November 18

Pick-up and Drop-off Location:

Design Commune, Vanke Cloud City, Xili Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Cost: $35 per person (excluding lunch) / $43 (including lunch)

Capacity: 40 participants

*Spaces are limited, and once you complete your registration, you’ll be notified separately if you’re selected.

Event Highlights

  • Seeed Agile Manufacturing Center

The Seeed Agile Manufacturing Center provides comprehensive and professional production management services for global customers through efficient production manufacturing, professional warehousing operations, and an advanced wind tunnel laboratory.

Seeed Fusion Produce turns designs into solid products from 1 to 10,000+! With expertise in electronics, mechanical engineering, packaging, and certification, we ensure top-notch quality at every step in the supply chain and manufacturing. Whether it’s a small or large-scale production, we offer efficient fulfillment to bring your vision to life and exceed your expectations.

Highlights:

  • Agile, Professional, and Flexible Manufacturing: The factory focuses on cellular manufacturing to meet diverse product requirements. The cellular manufacturing model enables agile switching and adjustment with greater flexibility to meet varied market demands.
  • Wind Tunnel Laboratory: Equipped with advanced tools and technology for various wind tunnel experiments, including wind speed, wind direction, and structural fluid dynamics experiments, and allows for simulation tests to evaluate and verify product performance.
  • Digital Production Management: The Seeed Factory embraces digitalization and adopts digital production management systems to enhance capacity and efficiency. By integrating sensors and automation equipment, it monitors various metrics in real-time throughout production, ensuring stable data transmission and the prompt detection and resolution of anomalies.
  • Multifunctional Testing: Through mold testing demonstrations, you can observe technicians operating various equipment for testing and evaluation, deepening your understanding of our jig testing processes for better insights into product quality and production efficiency.
  • 3-in-1 Factory: 3D Printing/Moulding/CNC Cutting

Highlights:

  • Advanced Equipment: Explore different types of 3D printing, Moulding, and CNC Cutting equipment, understanding their operating principles and applicable materials.
  • Production Line Management: Learn how we adopt different production methods based on our customers’ needs. Tour the complete production process, from printing, pre-processing and post-processing to final quality inspection, gaining insights into each stage’s craftsmanship.
  • Custom Production: Learn how to achieve desired products through 3D printing and moulding, explore how Seeed Fusion’s customization services integrate with 3D printing.
  • Post-processing and Quality Control: Observe the post-processing steps after product production, with introductions to the factory’s quality control system and management processes, ensuring excellent surface precision and material strength and toughness.
  • Co-create Star Project Showcase

Seeed Fusion offers a series of hardware customization services, from prototype to produce and promote. Since its establishment in 2009, Fusion has been serving thousands of clients with roughly ten thousand orders per month. Dedicated to helping clients achieve leaps from 0 to 100 and beyond, Fusion collaborates for co-create and growth! This tour will feature special showcases of popular Co-create projects, illustrating how Seeed Fusion assists users from initial production to mass customization, and promotion.

Through this Hi Tour, you will gain:

  • A close understanding of Shenzhen’s manufacturing technologies, experiencing the operation of advanced equipment.
  • Insight into the operation of smart factories in Shenzhen, learning how data and technology enhances production and management efficiency.
  • Opportunities to interact with participants worldwide, catching up with the latest developments and trends in the manufacturing industry, and possibly expanding collaboration opportunities.
  • Enhanced technical and industrial knowledge through hands-on visits and experiential learning.

Seeed Studio Fusion is a global one-stop online platform for PCB manufacturing & assembly, and hardware customization. Whether you need prototyping, mass production, custom solutions for open-source products, or the transformation of your creative ideas into profitable products, Seeed Studio Fusion can meet your requirements.

 

Contact us by fusion@seeed.io, follow our Twitter channel to explore more latest news and projects.

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