ITS BIO · AIMS
Tattoo identification systems for laboratory rodents, neonates and larger animals.
Choose a system by animal type and age.
Cat.No ATS-3
Weanling & adult mice / rats
Permanent tail identification for weanling and adult mice and rats.
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Cat.No NEO-9
P0–P15 mice / rats
An identification system developed for newborn mice and rats from P0 to P15.
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Cat.No ATS-3L
Larger laboratory animals
Compact tattoo equipment for skin identification on larger laboratory animals.
View product ›Match the animal’s age and marking site to the equipment and included guide.
| Selection guide | ATS-3 | NEO-9 | ATS-3L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal / age | Weanling & adult mice / rats | P0–P15 mice / rats | Larger laboratory animals |
| Identification sites | Tail | Toes, paw pads, leg shanks, tail | Skin · ears, chest, inner limbs |
| Equipment focus | Rodent restraints and tail needles | LED station with 4× magnification | Ultra-light handpiece and foot pedal |
| Initial supplies¹ | Approx. 3,000 mice / rats | Approx. 2,000 neonates | Supplies and accessories included |
| Included guide | Vol. 2 · Adult Mice and Rats | Vol. 1 · Neonate Mice and Rats | Vol. 3 · Large Laboratory Animals |
¹ Approximate capacities listed in the manufacturer’s 2022 brochures; consumption depends on the identification scheme and use. Each product page links to its brochure.
Add capabilities to an existing ATS-3 system.
Cat.No NEO-AP
Neonate accessories and supplies for an existing ATS-3; includes the neonate tattoo guide.
View ATS-3 option ›Cat.No LLA-AP
Large-animal accessories and supplies for an existing ATS-3; includes the large-animal tattoo guide.
View ATS-3 option ›Each system includes equipment instructions and an animal-specific training guide. AIMS also describes on-site training using the customer’s own equipment, with hands-on instruction and a written assessment. Its published program requires at least six participants and working equipment with adequate supplies.
AIMS recommends annual service of the tattoo handpiece. Its service program checks springs, the capacitor and contact screw, inspects connections and the needle tube, then recalibrates and tests performance. The manufacturer’s care page explains the current service process.
