3D Microelectrode Arrays (3D-MEAs)
Consumables for MEASSuRE: View Catalog
In Vitro Research
Organoids: sMEA with 3D Pocket
(discounted units available for early adopters)
organoid does not remodel in pocket
retain organoid shape
increased physiological relevance
recording from a large surface area of the organoid
more accurate network synchronization measurements
recording & stimulation of electrophysiological activity
silicone substrate & pocket
customizable pockets: 1-5 mm diameter, 0.8-2 mm depth
customizable electrode layouts
Stretchable microelectrode array with 3D pocket for organoid research
Image (lower left): cerebral organoid in BMSEED’s sMEA with 3D pocket, Jidong Guo, Emory University
Cell Cultures: sMEA with Dual-Chamber Microfluidics
dual-chamber for co-culturing
recording & stimulation of extracellular electrophysiological activity
elastically stretchable (silicone) substrate & microstructures
compatible with perfusion systems to deliver cell media
customizable patterns & number of electrodes
Image: neurons seeded in BMSEED’s 3D-SW with microchannels. Abigail Palmieri, B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Cell Cultures: sMEA with Microchannels for Neural Axon Growth
promote structured neuronal networks with axonal guidance to study how neuronal structure correlates to function
recording & stimulation of extracellular electrophysiological activity
elastically stretchable (silicone) substrate & microstructures
customizable patterns & number of electrodes
Image (right): cortical rat neurons seeded in BMSEED’s sMEA with microchannels, ETH Zurich.
In Vivo Brain Research
Soft and compliant electrodes for electrocorticography (ECoG) in brain research applications
ECoG Electrode Array
65 microelectrodes + 4 reference electrodes
large area & high resolution
recording & stimulation of extracellular electrophysiological activity
elastically stretchable (silicone substrate)
soft
ECoG array with printed circuit board and ZIF clip connector
Pedestal to securely mount the ECoG on the skull without hurting the animal
In Vivo Peripheral Nerve Research
Soft and compliant electrodes for interfaces with the peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Peripheral Nerve Interface (PNI)
6 microelectrodes
recording & stimulation of extracellular electrophysiological activity
elastically stretchable (silicone substrate)
soft
Printed microclip to anchor the PNI to any nerve size without sutures or surgical adhesives
SELECTION GUIDE FOR CONSUMABLE
Identify whether to use sMEAs, stretchwells, or glass MEAs.