Aurora Scientific Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of research instruments. Our main product line is designed for muscle physiology research but we also offer products for microseismic measurements in mines and products for gas dispersion studies. The muscle physiology products include: force transducers, lever systems, stimulators, control software and test apparatus. These products are designed for testing force-length-velocity relations in a wide variety of natural and artificial fibres. All these instruments offer superior performance, high quality and excellent flexibility. Instruments are sold individually or in complete systems.

Our Newest Products

807B Large Rodent/Small Animal in situ Test Apparatus

Measure large rodent and small animal muscle response in situ. Suitable for large rodents and small animals such as cats, rabbits, or possum.

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890A Large Animal in situ Test Apparatus

Measure large animal limb strength and muscle response to repeated eccentric contractions. Suitable for large animals such as dog, pig or sheep.

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Complete Systems

1200A Intact Muscle Test System - 1N Force
1205A in vitro Muscle Test System - 10N Force

Complete test system for evaluating the mechanical characteristics of intact muscle with peak forces of up to 1N or 10N. The muscle preparation is held vertically in a water-jacketed bath. Both force and length are controlled and measured with this system. Length-tension, force-velocity, force-stimulation frequency, stiffness and work loop protocols can all be measured with this system.

1300A in situ, ex vivo, in vitro Mouse Muscle Test System - 1N Force
1305A in situ, ex vivo, in vitro Rat Muscle Test System - 10N Force
1310A in situ Large Rodent Muscle Test System - 100N Force

Ideal for live animal protocols including injury and longitudinal studies. Complete test system for evaluating the mechanical characteristics of intact muscle of mice/rats/small animals, either isolated in situ, with a footplate (ex vivo) or isolated in vitro. Peak forces of up to 1N or peak torques of up to 3N-cm. For in situ and ex vivo (footplate) experiments the mouse rests prone on a heated limb platform with clamps for affixation. For in vitro experiments the muscle preparation is held horizontally in a water heated bath plate. Both force and length are controlled and measured with this system. Length-tension, force-velocity, force-frequency, stiffness, fatigue and work loop protocols can all be measured with this system.

1400A Permeabilized Fiber Test System

Complete test system for evaluating the mechanical characteristics of permeabilized fibers with peak forces of up to 100mN. The test apparatus fits on an inverted microscope which allows for observation and fluorescence measurement. The bath plate contains 6 wells for different calcium concentrations. The motorized translation system moves the bath plate relative to the fiber. Both force and length are controlled and measured with this system. kTR, pCa-force, length-tension, force-velocity, and stiffness can all be measured with this system.

1500A Small Intact Muscle Test System

Complete test system for evaluating the mechanical characteristics of small intact muscle and fibers with peak forces of up to 100mN. The test apparatus fits on an inverted microscope which allows for observation and fluorescence measurement. The bath plate is available in two sizes 400uL and 1900uL with built-in stimulation electrodes and perfusion system. Both force and length are controlled and measured with this system. Length-tension, force-velocity, work loop and stiffness can all be measured.

1600A Permeabilized Myocyte Test System

Complete test system for evaluating the mechanical characteristics of permeabilized myocytes. The test apparatus fits on an inverted microscope which allows for observation and fluorescence measurement. The temperature controlled test plate contains 8 wells for different calcium concentrations and a large cell mounting area. The motorized translation system provides accurate and quick cell mounting. Both force and length are controlled and measured with this system. kTR, pCa-force, length-tension, force-velocity, and stiffness can all be measured with this system.