The advanced Spectroline® Bi-O-Vision™ Series transilluminators feature two workstations, producing both 312nm ultraviolet and white light.
The TD-1000R model offers fixed-intensity while the TVD-1000R model offers variable-intensity control of either UV or white light. These units are continuously adjustable from 100% down to 50%. This enables life science researchers to select medium wavelength ultraviolet or white light illumination to view fluorescent gels or visible blots. The UV-B (312nm) intensity of the TVD-1000R can be varied. This flexibility in irradiance control helps ensure the...
XEI Scientific Inc. reports a new publication from their user group at the Ming Hseih Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
Deben, leading providers of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for electron microscopy, report on the research of Professors Duncan Bassett and Graham Williams who are applying BSE-SEM imaging to identify genetic determinants of bone and cartilage disorders.
Professors Duncan Bassett and Graham Williams are Endocrinologists at Imperial College London and Consultant Physicians at the Hammersmith Hospital specialising in Metabolic Bone Disease and Thyroid Disease respectively. They are also the Principal Investigators in the Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory in the Department of Medicine at Imperial College London. Their current research focuses on the molecular basis of bone and cartilage disease....
FLIR Systems have published a new handbook, available as an interactive pdf or iBook for iPad, that allows you to discover thermal imaging applications advances that researchers are making around the world.
Researchers and engineers are using FLIR research grade thermal imaging cameras every day to solve challenges that are difficult by other means, or to improve on, or replace time consuming techniques like IR thermocouples. Thermal imaging cameras provide non-contact temperature measurement, image through some materials or make the invisible visible using spectral filtering, capture high speed thermal events, synchronize...
Synoptics, a world leader in the development and manufacture of innovative digital imaging systems for life science applications, is pleased to announce the group’s restructuring and change in its commercial strategy has been positively received, helping the firm’s parent company, Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI) to secure over £500,000 in new investment.
Synoptics, which celebrates 30 years in business in 2015, has been restructured to capitalise on the increasing demand for products in the North American DNA imaging and microbiology market sectors. To achieve this, Synoptics has appointed Simon Leath as VP of Sales and Marketing, at Synoptics’ North American subsidiary. Simon comes with over 16 years’ experience in sales management and sales for major international life...
Researchers at the Centre de research du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CRCHUS) unveiled today the results of a clinical study demonstrating equivalency between cyclotron-produced technetium (Tc-99m) and that produced in a nuclear reactor.
The result of many years of research, this major clinical breakthrough will significantly affect the quality and safety of care delivered to patients. Based on the study's findings, not only are the CRCHUS's medical-imaging research positioned as leaders in this area, they are demonstrating that tomorrow's supply of medical isotopes can be produced with a promising green technology. On hand for the announcement were the Minister of...
FLIR Systems has announced the release of their new GF343; an optical gas imaging camera that lets you detect and visualize Carbon Dioxide (CO2) leaks quickly, easily, and from a safe distance.
Whether the CO2 emission is a byproduct of a production process, a trace gas used to detect leaks from power generators or as part of an Enhanced Oil Recovery program, fast and accurate detection of CO2 leaks is key to keeping your operation running safely, efficiently, and profitably. Reliable, non-contact CO2 detection using the FLIR Systems GF343 lets plants prevent unplanned outages by allowing them to inspect equipment while...
Electrothermal’s histology range includes 3 products designed to facilitate the paraffin method of slide preparation.
The Paraffin Wax Dispenser heats wax to a liquid state providing convenient ‘wax on tap’ for histology laboratories, with a PTFE coated interior and a heated non drip tap, it allows for clean and effortless sample embedding....
Olympus has announced the release of two new configurations of the FluoView FVMPE-RS multiphoton laser scanning microscope series - a Gantry microscope frame and an inverted microscope frame.
The flagship offering in the range of Olympus biological microscopes, the FluoView FVMPE-RS series is widely used in life science research. Its high-speed scanner allows observation of ultra-rapid biological responses, and the system can obtain vivid images from as deep as 8 mm below the tissue surface....
Read MoreAccessible TIRF solutions for every applicationFeb 23, 2015
Representing the latest in total internal reflection (TIRF) technology, the newly expanded Olympus cellTIRF family offers systems for all needs, including a new cost-effective one-line illuminator with motorised TIRF angle control.
Olympus expands its range of cellTIRF illuminators and accessories with the new economic one-line illuminator (cellTIRF-1L), which complements the high-end, 4- and 2-line (cellTIRF MITICO 4L/2L) illuminators. Ideally suited for use with laser combiners, the cellTIRF-1L with motorised TIRF angle control offers cost-effective flexibility for system builders. The new illuminator can also be used with 3rd party lasers and enables multi-fluorescence samples to be sequentially imaged at the same penetration depth. Control is effortlessly managed by software integration or via the Olympus Real-Time Controller (RTC) for accurate live cell imaging.
Event organiser, Xmark Media, continues to reach wider audiences with second regional event this year, the Photonex Scotland Photonics Technologies Roadshow is on the horizon.
The Photonex Roadshow will once again make a visit to Scotland this year on Wednesday 3rd June and this time the brand new Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde will be the venue. Encompassing photonics, imaging and light technologies, this is a key event in the Scotland International Year of Light (IYOL) diary. The event combines a lively exhibition with a high-level conference and is expected to attract a large number of visitors from across Scotland...
Cutting-edge TESCAN VEGA3 SEM provides in-house quality control testing of Agar calibration standards and microscopy consumables
Agar Scientific, a leading supplier of microscopy equipment and consumables, has installed a brand new scanning electron microscope at its Stansted headquarters. The new SEM will allow Agar to further increase the standard of its quality control procedures, giving customers complete confidence in the products that the company supplies....
Read MoreInnovations in Oncologic Imaging Are Enabling Earlier Detection of CancersFeb 20, 2015
Ongoing research aims to develop technologies that diagnose cancer at the cellular level before the disease manifests, finds Frost & Sullivan
Oncologic imaging is shifting to non- or minimally-invasive methods · The current focus is on developing technologies that can diagnose cancer at cellular level, even before the diseases manifests itself through symptoms · Molecular imaging and nanotechnology will see major innovation and developments · Public-private partnerships have enormous potential to increase research investments and maximize technology growth...
Continued growth in sales of ultra high-speed cameras has been reported by market leader – Specialised Imaging across its range of products.
Wai Chan, Managing Director of Specialised Imaging, commented “Over the last year we have achieved strong growth in our user base of Kirana high-speed digital video cameras. Delivering high resolution and high speed (up to 5 million frames / second) data acquisition in an affordable, yet no-compromise camera design the easy-to-use Kirana has appealed to many organizations investing in the benefits of ultra high-speed...
Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and spectroscopy technologies, will be exhibiting at Pittcon 2015 & giving a paper on transmission Raman imaging.
The inVia system enables users to study the widest range of samples with the broadest range of Raman imaging techniques. Renishaw's unique suite of complementary imaging options make it easy for users to get the chemical and structural information they need. On booth #2808, Renishaw's experts will explain the collective benefits of each technique and how the addition of transmission Raman provides maximum flexibility. Applications Scientist, Pippa Law, will give a...
ZEISS has developed and released the new software solution ZEISS AutoAnalysis.
The application software analyses aerial images, taken by the photomask qualification tool ZEISS AIMS. It runs fully automated and provides immediate, standardized results. ZEISS has released the new application software ZEISS AutoAnalysis. The software solution provides fully automated analysis of ZEISS AIMS aerial images in parallel to the measurements as they are being captured. Manual interaction is no longer required, thus...
JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, has moved to a new and expanded suite of offices and laboratories with increased manufacturing space to meet growing demand worldwide.
JPK Instruments has moved to new offices in Berlin. Having outgrown their headquarters' premises of the last twelve years, JPK has moved across Berlin to a new suite of offices and laboratories together with larger manufacturing and service areas to meet the growing demands for their products worldwide. Having recently established offices in the USA, December 2014, JPK has invested in a new location in Berlin to provide increased levels...
Designed for use with line scan and area scan cameras - Large Format Lenses from Resolve Optics Ltd. provide the very high resolution over a large image format required by the most demanding scientific and machine vision applications.
As camera manufacturers continue to increase sensor size, while simultaneously increasing pixel resolution, Resolve Optics custom large format lenses provide an optimised solution to enable these products to achieve their full performance potential opening the door to exciting new application solutions. As well as providing very high resolution over a large image format – Resolve Optics has designed diffraction-limited large format lenses with a large...
These solutions enhance diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision support from imaging equipment outputs, says Frost & Sullivan
As healthcare systems across the globe churn out imaging scans in larger numbers, the need for advanced visualization (AV) solutions that enable physicians to effectively visualize and analyze examination results is rising. In the face of growing diagnostic workloads in Western Europe, AV solutions help physicians arrive at accurate diagnoses of pathologies, thereby enhancing patient management. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan...
Anasys Instruments reports on the study of cultural heritage painting cross-sections by researchers from UCSB and the Getty Conservation Institute using their breakthrough AFM-based nanoscale mass spectrometry technique.
The analysis of cultural heritage materials presents a number of challenges such as: limited and extremely small samples, complexity of sample structure, the importance of maintaining spatial integrity and, most notably, the rarity of the samples. These limitations present specific challenges for the identification of many traditional organic dyes, particularly in paintings that may have multiple original paint layers (depending on the artist’s...
ZEISS is introducing a new compact confocal laser scanning microscope for high-end confocal imaging, ZEISS LSM 800. Tailored to the needs of a broad range of applications in individual research environments, the system complements the recently introduced ZEISS LSM 8 family. With highly sensitive GaAsP detector technology and fast linear scanning, ZEISS LSM 800 provides high image quality and offers enhanced productivity and throughput, as wel...
The Spectroline®CX-20 high-intensity UV viewing cabinet guarantees maximum ultraviolet irradiance and fluorescent contrast because it’s designed for peak efficiency.
The CX-20 cabinet combines separate long-wave and short-wave 8-watt UV light sources with uniquely designed specular aluminum reflectors to assure maximum intensity and exceptional fluorescent contrast. An internal 25-watt white light bulb provides visible illumination. The unit has a removable bottom panel so it can be easily placed over 20 x 20 gels and TLC plates, or to provide greater illumination, over a Spectroline UV transilluminator...
The TD-1000R model offers fixed-intensity while the TVD-1000R model offers variable-intensity control of either UV or white light. These units are continuously adjustable from 100% down to 50%. This enables life science researchers to select medium wavelength ultraviolet or white light illumination to view fluorescent gels or visible blots. The UV-B (312nm) intensity of the TVD-1000R can be varied. This flexibility in irradiance control helps ensure the...
Researchers and engineers are using FLIR research grade thermal imaging cameras every day to solve challenges that are difficult by other means, or to improve on, or replace time consuming techniques like IR thermocouples. Thermal imaging cameras provide non-contact temperature measurement, image through some materials or make the invisible visible using spectral filtering, capture high speed thermal events, synchronize...
Synoptics, which celebrates 30 years in business in 2015, has been restructured to capitalise on the increasing demand for products in the North American DNA imaging and microbiology market sectors. To achieve this, Synoptics has appointed Simon Leath as VP of Sales and Marketing, at Synoptics’ North American subsidiary. Simon comes with over 16 years’ experience in sales management and sales for major international life...
The result of many years of research, this major clinical breakthrough will significantly affect the quality and safety of care delivered to patients. Based on the study's findings, not only are the CRCHUS's medical-imaging research positioned as leaders in this area, they are demonstrating that tomorrow's supply of medical isotopes can be produced with a promising green technology. On hand for the announcement were the Minister of...
Whether the CO2 emission is a byproduct of a production process, a trace gas used to detect leaks from power generators or as part of an Enhanced Oil Recovery program, fast and accurate detection of CO2 leaks is key to keeping your operation running safely, efficiently, and profitably. Reliable, non-contact CO2 detection using the FLIR Systems GF343 lets plants prevent unplanned outages by allowing them to inspect equipment while...
The flagship offering in the range of Olympus biological microscopes, the FluoView FVMPE-RS series is widely used in life science research. Its high-speed scanner allows observation of ultra-rapid biological responses, and the system can obtain vivid images from as deep as 8 mm below the tissue surface....
The Photonex Roadshow will once again make a visit to Scotland this year on Wednesday 3rd June and this time the brand new Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde will be the venue. Encompassing photonics, imaging and light technologies, this is a key event in the Scotland International Year of Light (IYOL) diary. The event combines a lively exhibition with a high-level conference and is expected to attract a large number of visitors from across Scotland...
Agar Scientific, a leading supplier of microscopy equipment and consumables, has installed a brand new scanning electron microscope at its Stansted headquarters. The new SEM will allow Agar to further increase the standard of its quality control procedures, giving customers complete confidence in the products that the company supplies....
Oncologic imaging is shifting to non- or minimally-invasive methods · The current focus is on developing technologies that can diagnose cancer at cellular level, even before the diseases manifests itself through symptoms · Molecular imaging and nanotechnology will see major innovation and developments · Public-private partnerships have enormous potential to increase research investments and maximize technology growth...
Wai Chan, Managing Director of Specialised Imaging, commented “Over the last year we have achieved strong growth in our user base of Kirana high-speed digital video cameras. Delivering high resolution and high speed (up to 5 million frames / second) data acquisition in an affordable, yet no-compromise camera design the easy-to-use Kirana has appealed to many organizations investing in the benefits of ultra high-speed...
The inVia system enables users to study the widest range of samples with the broadest range of Raman imaging techniques. Renishaw's unique suite of complementary imaging options make it easy for users to get the chemical and structural information they need. On booth #2808, Renishaw's experts will explain the collective benefits of each technique and how the addition of transmission Raman provides maximum flexibility. Applications Scientist, Pippa Law, will give a...
The application software analyses aerial images, taken by the photomask qualification tool ZEISS AIMS. It runs fully automated and provides immediate, standardized results. ZEISS has released the new application software ZEISS AutoAnalysis. The software solution provides fully automated analysis of ZEISS AIMS aerial images in parallel to the measurements as they are being captured. Manual interaction is no longer required, thus...
JPK Instruments has moved to new offices in Berlin. Having outgrown their headquarters' premises of the last twelve years, JPK has moved across Berlin to a new suite of offices and laboratories together with larger manufacturing and service areas to meet the growing demands for their products worldwide. Having recently established offices in the USA, December 2014, JPK has invested in a new location in Berlin to provide increased levels...
As camera manufacturers continue to increase sensor size, while simultaneously increasing pixel resolution, Resolve Optics custom large format lenses provide an optimised solution to enable these products to achieve their full performance potential opening the door to exciting new application solutions. As well as providing very high resolution over a large image format – Resolve Optics has designed diffraction-limited large format lenses with a large...
The analysis of cultural heritage materials presents a number of challenges such as: limited and extremely small samples, complexity of sample structure, the importance of maintaining spatial integrity and, most notably, the rarity of the samples. These limitations present specific challenges for the identification of many traditional organic dyes, particularly in paintings that may have multiple original paint layers (depending on the artist’s...
ZEISS is introducing a new compact confocal laser scanning microscope for high-end confocal imaging, ZEISS LSM 800. Tailored to the needs of a broad range of applications in individual research environments, the system complements the recently introduced ZEISS LSM 8 family. With highly sensitive GaAsP detector technology and fast linear scanning, ZEISS LSM 800 provides high image quality and offers enhanced productivity and throughput, as wel...
The CX-20 cabinet combines separate long-wave and short-wave 8-watt UV light sources with uniquely designed specular aluminum reflectors to assure maximum intensity and exceptional fluorescent contrast. An internal 25-watt white light bulb provides visible illumination. The unit has a removable bottom panel so it can be easily placed over 20 x 20 gels and TLC plates, or to provide greater illumination, over a Spectroline UV transilluminator...