Abstract: In relation with a laser-induced transport process of an object from a carrier to a collecting device, the invention provides a collecting medium in the collecting device in a liquid state. Prior to the laser-induced transport process, the object is separated from a mass on the carrier by laser irradiation. After the laser-induced transport process, the object, thus selected and separated, is transferred together with the collecting medium to a destination, for example, a container, for further treatment. To this end, a manipulation system for liquids is provided, the system permitting manipulation of the collecting medium with the object contained therein with a high degree of reliability and a high throughput.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microscope table (1) having a recess (6) for receiving at least one object-holder means. Said recess (6) is dimensioned in such a way that it is suitable for receiving a standard microtiterplate. For this purpose, said recess preferably comprises a substantially rectangular region with a length of at least 86 mm and a width of at least 128.3 mm. The device also relates to an insert for holding at least one object-holder means, which insert has a substantially rectangular shape with a width and length which correspond to the width and length, respectively, of a standard microtiterplate.

Abstract: In relation with a laser-induced transport process of an object from a carrier to a collecting device, the invention provides a collecting medium in the collecting device in a liquid state. Prior to the laser-induced transport process, the object is separated from a mass on the carrier by laser irradiation. After the laser-induced transport process, the object, thus selected and separated, is transferred together with the collecting medium to a destination, for example, a container, for further treatment. To this end, a manipulation system for liquids is provided, the system permitting manipulation of the collecting medium with the object contained therein with a high degree of reliability and a high throughput.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microscope table (1) having a recess (6) for receiving at least one object-holder means. Said recess (6) is dimensioned in such a way that it is suitable for receiving a standard microtiterplate. For this purpose, said recess preferably comprises a substantially rectangular region with a length of at least 86 mm and a width of at least 128.3 mm. The device also relates to an insert for holding at least one object-holder means, which insert has a substantially rectangular shape with a width and length which correspond to the width and length, respectively, of a standard microtiterplate.