The application of morphologically directed Raman spectroscopy to characterizing the component-specific particulate properties of the active components in a topical pharmaceutical cream is described in an application note from Malvern Instruments.

Diffuse Reflectance Imaging validated for early non-invasive detection of malignant and pre-malignant tumours

A team of Indian cancer researchers led by Dr Narayanan Subhash has developed a simple, non-invasive spectral imaging system that holds out the possibility of rapid, inexpensive mass screening for oral cancers in dental and clinical settings. Even in the hands of non-clinical staff, it is capable of real-time discrimination of healthy oral tissue from pre-malignant and malignant tissues with accuracy comparable to the gold standard histopathology of a biopsy sample....

When adapting a fluorescent protein assay from a confocal microscope to a microplate format, researchers no longer need filters thanks to new LVF Monochromators™ in the CLARIOstar® microplate reader from BMG LABTECH.

There are two options for filtering light into wavelengths when using a microplate reader. Filters offer higher performance thanks to greater light transmission and wider bandwidths; monochromators offer greater flexibility. Past research has stated that monochromators cannot perform many assays, due to the poor performance of monochromator-based readers. The main reason is the need for wider bandwidths, monochromators only have fixed or adjustable bandwidths up to 30 nm....

Long-standing partner Optronik AS acquired Medical technology player Carl Zeiss Meditec AG has acquired its long-standing business partner, Ankara-based Optronik AS.

The move is intended to enable Carl Zeiss Meditec to serve client needs even more effectively in the fast-growing Turkish market. Optronik, which has around 60 employees, was previously an exclusive distribution partner for Carl Zeiss Meditec. Integration into ZEISS's global sales, service and support network will allow for direct client care going forward. With direct market access, ZEISS is looking to tap even more effectively into the potential of the fast-growing Turkish market....

A breakthrough image management platform for scientists

Curie-Cancer, the body responsible for developing Institut Curie's industry partnership activity, and Strand Scientific Intelligence, Inc. (Strand) announce the launch of the Curie Image Database (CID), a breakthrough image analysis and management platform that they developed jointly over the last two years at the Cell and Tissue Imaging Core Facility of the Institut Curie (PICT-IBiSA)...

A team of world leaders in the growing scientific field of biomolecular interaction, relating to basic biomedical research and the discovery of new pharmaceuticals, has been the recipient of a new Australian Research Council Linkage Grant.

The project combines the knowledge and expertise of the laboratories of Associate Professor Kevin Pfleger of The University of Western Australia/Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and Professor Stephen Hill of The University of Nottingham (UK) who are both leaders in bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET)/fluorescence technology development. They will be working with the bioluminescent industry leader Promega Corporation and the leading high-throughput instrumentation company BMG Labtech Pty Ltd (Australia).

The FLIR SC660 thermal imaging camera is designed to deliver a combination of infrared and visible spectral images of superior quality and temperature measurement accuracy.

Including a host of advanced features as standard, the portable SC660 is ideal for all types of engineering, laboratory or field applications that may benefit from thermal analysis. Designed for the most demanding R&D applications the SC660's high-definition 640×480 infrared detector delivers exceptional sensitivity, resolution, and image quality. Leveraging proprietary Dynamic Detail Enhancement (DDE) technology the SC660 is able to provide thermal image sharpness unmatched by any other thermal imaging camera in its class....

The Scientist Magazine Chooses Super-Resolution Microscope from Leica Microsystems as one of the Year's Best Innovations for the Second Time

The Leica SR GSD 3D super-resolution microscope has been voted third among the Top 10 Innovations 2013 by the prestigious magazine The Scientist. The panel of judges, consisting of representatives from science, business, and the non-profit sector, selected the super-resolution system for 3D localization microscopy from more than 80 entries as one of the most innovative products with the potential to revolutionize life sciences...

Resolve Optics has developed a variant of its Model 207 miniature motorised zoom lens enabling a manufacturer of remotely operated vehicles (ROV’s) to help improve the deep sea welding capability of their system.

Traditionally underwater welding repair to secure the integrity of pipes and other marine structures has been carried out by diving welders.  To carry out such tasks these highly trained individuals face the perils of deep water and because of poor visibility welding joint quality has often been variable. For these reasons remotely operated vehicles have become increasingly popular for underwater welding projects....

A new applications report from FLIR Systems details how Integral UK, has used FLIR thermal imaging technology to reduce facility chiller downtime

A new applications report from FLIR Systems details how Integral UK, one of the largest independent providers of property maintenance services in the UK, has used FLIR thermal imaging technology to reduce facility chiller downtime thereby reducing inconvenience and ongoing maintenance costs to their clients. Facility chillers commonly use refrigerant gas to provide cooling and therefore temperature control for large commercial properties....

Contract of Dr. Hermann Gerlinger renewed until 2017

Head of Medical Technology business group Dr. Ludwin Monz joins the Executive Board. The start of calendar year 2014 will see some changes to the Executive Board of Carl Zeiss AG headed by President and CEO Dr. Michael Kaschke. The enlargement of the Executive Board and the reallocation of responsibilities are aimed at driving forward the consistent positioning of ZEISS as a portfolio company in line with market its segments...

Revenue Reaches New Record High

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, announces the release of the next generation of NanoWizard® AFM systems delivering fast-scanning and super-resolution on an inverted microscope.

The boundaries for performance of analytical instrumentation are continually being pushed to the limits. In the world of atomic force microscopy, AFM, JPK Instruments have launched a new AFM system capable of delivering fast-scanning and super-resolution on a single instrument platform, the NanoWizard® ULTRA Speed AFM....

Specialised Imaging has created a new web page that describe its growing range of high performance accessories for its ultra high-speed camera systems.

As a leading technological innovator – Specialised Imaging has always strived to develop ultra high speed camera systems that enable users to expand the boundaries of their scientific, industrial and defence research. However, to realise the potential of these market-leading cameras often also requires top performance accessories. The new accessories web page includes an introduction and downloadable data sheets for Specialised Imaging’s range of laser illuminators, velocity measurement system, camera triggers, high power flashes and camera supports...

To Rapidly Optimise Detergent Chemistries to meet any Decontamination Regulations

Scientific Digital Imaging’s [AIM-SDI] Synoptics Health Division, a manufacturer of innovative digital imaging systems for healthcare applications, today announced that the UK’s leading healthcare detergent manufacturer and supplier, Serchem, is utilising ProReveal, a test to detect proteins on surgical instruments, to accurately diagnose the efficacy and optimise the chemistry of its detergents for protein removal....

JPK Instrument reports on how the NanoWizard AFM is being applied in the study of nanostructures and nano-sized systems

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on how the NanoWizard AFM is being applied in the study of nanostructures and nano-sized systems at the École Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne. The Laboratory of the Physics of Living Matter (LPMV) at the École Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, better known as EPFL, uses various techniques for the study of the nanosciences....

The young Parisian firm will market its imaging instruments to the life sciences sector within twelve months

Bioaxial, developers of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy for the extended imaging of live cells, today announces the completion of a EUR 1.9million (USD 2.7 million) equity investment by three new large investors; Amorcage Technologique Investissement (a fund managed by CEA Investissement), Inserm Transfert Initiative and Viveris Management plus a range of individual investors...

ZEISS has granted a license for patents relating to LED fluorescence excitation in microscopy to Lumencor, Inc., Beaverton, USA.

These patents protect the use of light emitting diodes for the excitation of fluorescence radiation in light microscopes. The property rights, which are valid in the USA and Canada, were acquired by ZEISS in 2005. ZEISS uses this technology in a number of products such as iLED-module, Axio Scope with integrated LED illumination for fluorescence applications and Colibri.2 for a wide range of applications extending from routine to high-end microscopy....

Photoactivated localization microscopy (PALM) in 3D with ZEISS ELYRA

Expanding its 3D microcopy portfolio, ZEISS is introducing superresolution photoactivated localization microscopy (PALM) in 3D at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. With a new module, ELYRA P.1 now enables superresolution photoactivated localization microscopy (PALM) in 3D for endogenously-expressed photo-switchable fluorescent proteins. Users can capture highly resolved structures in 3D, while treating the sample so gently it stays fit for long-term observation...

Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their stages for supramolecular polymer research at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands.

As part of the Supramolecular polymer chemistry group at the Eindhoven University of Technology, Doctorial candidate Berry Bögels and his colleagues are focused on using self-assembly to create smart materials. –Specifically, Mr Bögels has been working on developing membranes that can be used in applications such as drug delivery systems, dialysis and biosensors.....

Ground-breaking speed and resolution of Andor iStar ICCD camera provides instantaneous visual evidence of quantum entanglement events for the first time.

Quantum Entanglement is one of the most counterintuitive features of quantum mechanics, in which the quantum states of two physically separated particles are linked. If a measurement is made that causes one particle of a pair to take on a definite value, the other particle will take the anti-correlated value instantaneously, even when separated by large distances.....

Specialised Imaging has created a new web page that describe its growing range of high performance accessories for its ultra high-speed camera systems.

As a leading technological innovator – Specialised Imaging has always strived to develop ultra high speed camera systems that enable users to expand the boundaries of their scientific, industrial and defence research. However, to realise the potential of these market-leading cameras often also requires top performance accessories. The new accessories web page includes an introduction and downloadable data sheets for Specialised Imaging’s range of laser illuminators, velocity measurement system, camera triggers, high power flashes and camera supports...