
Now available to try for 15 days before you buy!*
Try a Leica Cell & Tissue Culture Microscope for Free, for a Limited Time
Get what you need and increase efficiency in your live cell imaging workflow with the Leica Microsystems solution that works best for you.
Choose from:
- DMi1 inverted microscope for quick visual inspection of your cells
- Mateo TL digital microscope, ideal for documentation and measuring confluency
Both are now available to try for 15 days before you buy!*
Unsure which one is right for you?
Here’s a guide to help:
“Try DMi1” Package | “Try Mateo TL” Package | |
---|---|---|
Cell & tissue culture check/inspection | X | X |
Sample in dishes, well plates; on slides | X | X |
Cells in flasks | X | |
One-click confluency check | X | |
Documentation (with digital color camera) | X | |
Easy to use | X | X |
Phase contrast | X | X |
LED illumination | X | X |
Encoded objective and phase turret, with guidance from software | X | |
Objectives included | 4X, 10X, 20X | 4X, 10X, 20X |
Eyepieces | X | |
Wifi capabilities for transfer to smart device | X | |
Dust cover | X |


Take the guesswork out of confluency with just one click
- The Mateo TL Confluency Module is a simple way to consistently carry out confluency measurements and reduce variation between users
- Improves experiment reproducibility
- Minimizes human bias by using the confluency module at the point of decision


Interested? Here’s how our 15 Day Trial Program works:
Exclusively offered in the US and Canada, the DMi1 and Mateo TL microscopes are now available for a 15-day free trial in your lab.*
The rules are simple:
- After you complete and send in the application form, and upon application approval (including credit check), we will arrange to send the instrument to your lab at no cost.
- Once the system has arrived at your facility, you can try it for your cell or tissue culture experiments for up to 15 days.
- If the system isn't right for you, send it back free of charge.
- If you like it, keep it! We will invoice you after the 15th day to your account information on file.
Have questions? Complete this form and a Leica Microsystems representative will contact you within 3 business days to discuss the trial program.
The “Try DMi1” package starts under $4,200.
The “Try Mateo TL” package starts under $7,100.

Easy Set-up
DMi1
See how quickly and easily anyone can get started with the DMi1 cell and tissue culture microscope in the video below:
Mateo TL
Mateo TL is an intuitive-to-use, digital, transmitted light, inverted microscope. It enables all lab members to check and document cell growth status conveniently and comfortably.
* Terms and Conditions
*Available while supplies last. Additional rules and restrictions apply. Only available for the US and Canada. Customer must have an account in good standing with Leica Microsystems to qualify. Return shipping back to Leica Microsystems must be scheduled on or before the 15th day of the trial to avoid charges. Contact your local Leica Microsystems representatives for complete details.