Semi-automatic microtomes with touch screen models (e.g.,

Labmate LMAMC-A100

, Labtron LSAM-A11

, Conxport) are high-precision, motorized-advance instruments used for sectioning paraffin-embedded tissues in histopathology. They feature digital touch screens for rapid, precise section thickness adjustment (typically

0.5--100 μm0.5 -- 100 space mu m

0.5--100 ????m

), manual handwheels for cutting, and integrated safety guards. 

Key Features and Capabilities: 

• Interface: User-friendly touch screens or feather-touch panels for setting parameters, often including LCD displays for clear visibility.
• Control Mechanism: Combines motorized feeding for precision with manual, smooth handwheel rotation for sectioning.
• Efficiency: Designed for high-throughput labs, with, for example, Labmate's model featuring a smart key function for operation even if the touch screen is damaged.
• Thickness Ranges: Common models offer adjustable thickness, such as

  0.1--100 μm0.1 -- 100 space mu m

  0.1--100 ????m or

  0.5--100 μm0.5 -- 100 space mu m

  0.5--100 ????m.
• Components: Include removable waste trays, specimen clamps, and blade holders designed for low-profile blades.
• Applications: Essential for hospital pathology labs, research centers, and oncology studies requiring consistent, high-quality tissue sections. 

Common Models and Manufacturers: 

• Labtron: LSAM-A11 (0.1

  μmu

  ????m increments, 360° lock).
• Labmate: LMAMC-A100 and A101.
• Fison: FM-MRT-B102 (stepper motor technology).