CM Technologies announces first new distribution agreementApr 19, 2012CM Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Dync B.V. as its new distributor for the powerful Cell-IQ® live cell imaging platform in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. This appointment reflects CM Technologies' commitment to providing researchers around the globe with the best long term cellular imaging and analysis instrumentation, working in partnership with its distributors to ensure customers receive the best possible service and support...
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HORIBA Scientific, leader in Surface Plasmon Resonance imaging (SPRi), is proud to announce the organization of a label-free conference, in cooperation with ELSEVIER. Label-free technologies: advances and applications will be held in The Netherlands, Amsterdam, November 1-3rd 2012.
Read MoreUltra-Slim UV Transilluminator Conquers Space!Apr 13, 2012Spectronics Corporation's Slimline™ Series UV transilluminator is a super space-saver, which makes it very convenient for today's crowded research laboratories. It measures only 111 /2 x 14 x 21/4 inches (29.2 x 35.6 x 5.7 cm), the size of the average laptop, yet it has virtually all the features of larger, more expensive transilluminators. The Slimline transilluminator delivers a typical peak 312nm intensity of 9,000m W/cm2 at the filter surface. It's ideal for visualization and photodocumentationof mini gels. A unique diffusing screen ensures superior light distribution and eliminates confusing light striations caused by the contours of the tubes...
Read MoreNow Researchers Can Tailor Make Their Own UV Viewing SystemsApr 11, 2012The Spectroline® CC-80 and CC-81 ultraviolet viewing systems provide unequaled fluorescence analysis and "no-wait" photo-documentation of research findings. Scientists can select from eight "snap-on" camera adapters, so the systems can be used with any 35mm SLR camera or with any of seven different Polaroid cameras. The CC-80 and CC-81 are ideal for use in chromatography, electrophoresis, genetic research, photoresist coating inspection, forensic science and much more...
Read MoreAURIGA Laser: Innovative Combination of FIB/SEM Technology with Laser Ablation for Fast Sample PreparationApr 10, 2012Carl Zeiss has launched the AURIGA® Laser, a new advanced system combining the specific advantages of the AURIGA® CrossBeam (FIB-SEM) workstation with the capabilities of a pulsed micro-focus laser for fast ablation of material. AURIGA® Laser is particularly useful for the examination of samples where the target structure is deeply buried under material layers. To gain access to the target structure this material needs to be removed - a procedure which is difficult to conduct with conventional techniques...
Read MoreMeet industry standards with the OLYMPUS Stream non-metallic inclusions SolutionApr 10, 2012The OLYMPUS Stream Materials Solutions provide additional functionality which is tailored to the needs of individual metallurgic applications. Enabling you to easily capture and analyse any image quickly and precisely, you can learn about the non-metallic inclusions (NMI) Solution in Olympus's new educational demo video. Designed to be easy to use for beginners and experienced users alike, you can accurately assess the quality of the steel ahead of manufacturing...
Read More2D Gel Image Analyser at Major European Research Centre is Successfully used in Unique Drug Discovery ProjectApr 10, 2012Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to announce its G:BOX imaging system is being used by scientists at a UK university to help visualise protein signals which will detect how cells in the human body react to new drugs. Scientists at the university are using a high resolution G:BOX system to accurately analyse fluorescent and chemiluminescent proteins on Western blots...
Read MoreFocusing on nanopores with PIApr 10, 2012Scientists at the University of Cambridge are using Physik Instrumente's P-517 3-axis precision nanopositioning system to further advance understanding of the action of molecules during transport through membrane nanopores. Dr Ulrich Keyser, Principle Investigator in the University's Cavendish Laboratory Biological and Soft Systems group, explained: "We are looking at the transport of single molecules through membranes made using silicon nanotechnology and glass capillaries or biological systems - lipid membranes with protein nanochannels."...
Read MoreNew Microsite Places Natural Resources Under the MicroscopeApr 5, 2012A microsite dedicated to the natural resource industries has been launched today by Carl Zeiss. The sustainable use of natural resources is dependent upon improving the efficiency of the mining, refining and end production industries. The new microsite from Carl Zeiss addresses the challenges for natural resource industries and demonstrates how pioneering microscopy solutions can overcome these...
Read MoreBitplane Imaris Software to visualise effect of Neurobeachin on differentiation of synapses at WestfApr 5, 2012One of the challenges facing neuroscience researchers is understanding how nerve cells contact each other to transmit information and which proteins and mechanisms control the formation and function of these synaptic contacts. Most excitatory synapses in the brain are built on actin-rich dendritic protrusions called spines and, as numerous psychiatric and neurological diseases are accompanied by alterations of spine numbers or size, the elucidation of mechanisms that regulate formation and plasticity of spinous synapses is vital...
Read MoreLeica Microsystems Introduces Tissue IA 2.0 Quantitative Image Analysis Fluorescence and Brightfield Analysis for Digital PathologyApr 3, 2012Leica Microsystems announces the release of Tissue IA 2.0, high performance image analysis for discovery research. Combining fluorescence and brightfield analysis capabilities in a single platform, with precision cell modelling, Tissue IA 2.0 offers a superior solution for IHC biomarker quantification. Tissue IA 2.0 joins the Total Digital Pathology portfolio from Leica, providing streamlined end-to-end excellence in capture, management and analysis of digital pathology images...
Read MorePortable Imaging System to Study Stroke Recovery and EpilepsyApr 3, 2012University of Toronto scientists, consulting with QImaging engineers, have designed a compact, neuroimaging prototype for studying the effects of stroke recovery and epilepsy. Due to its small size, the system is easily adaptable for use in a portable format for continuous monitoring of blood flow to the brain in non-anesthetized animals...
Read MoreLinkam temperature controlled stage CCR1000 is used as a mini-reactor (in-situ Raman cell) at the University of South Carolina to study heterogeneous catalysisMar 29, 2012Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their CCR1000 as a mini reactor (in-situ Raman cell) at the University of South Carolina...
Read MoreRadboud University Nijmegen applies nanoparticle tracking analysis from NanoSight to study molecular machinesMar 29, 2012NanoSight, leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology, report on how the Radboud University Nijmegen is applying nanoparticle tracking analysis for the characterization of self-assembled nanomotors...
Read MoreImaging and Analysis in oneMar 27, 2012Until now it was possible to view samples fast and easy. Now it is also possible to see what the sample is made of. Imaging samples gives details on sample structure and shape. If this reveals that the sample is damaged, polluted or holds an inclusion then it is important to investigate the root cause. This requires material analysis on top of imaging. With the Phenom proX desktop SEM - the ultimate all-in-one imaging and elemental analysis system, sample structures can be physically examined and their elemental composition determined..
Read MoreXCAM is UKMar 20, 2012XCAM Ltd has been named winner of the national Innovation Award at the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2012, held in Cardiff on the 13th March. The UK Awards are recognised as the top business awards in the national Life Sciences sector and the Innovation Award marks out XCAM as the leading innovator in the sector over the past year...
Read MoreSyngeneMar 14, 2012Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, today introduced the UltraBright-LED transilluminator, a new generation of blue light transilluminator designed for safely imaging fluorescently labelled gels (up to 20cm x 16cm) on the bench or inside Syngene G:BOX imaging systems...
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Ensures Quality Tissue Cutting for Human Protein Atlas ProjectMar 13, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Human Protein Atlas Project is using its Thermo Scientific HM355S automated microtome and Section Transfer System to create high-quality tissue sections during tissue microarray (TMA) production. As part of the project, and as an external TMA production service, Uppsala-based Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) tissue profiling group has cut more than 200,000 slides from over 1400 TMAs to date. To achieve this, SciLifeLab required a versatile microtome that would accommodate a variety of tissue types with a choice of manual and mechanised cutting. The HM355S met these needs...
Read MoreInvited award symposium presentation on molecular orientation of electrospun fibers using nanoscale IR spectroscopy at Pittcon 2012Mar 7, 2012Anasys Instruments, the company that pioneered nanoscale thermal analysis and nanoscale IR spectroscopy using an AFM, is pleased to announce that Dr. Bruce Chase is presenting an invited talk entitled "Structure and Orientation in Electrospun Nanofibers" at the 2012 Pittsburgh Conference, as part of the Organized Contributed Session on Analytical Applications of Broadly Tunable Lasers. The presentation will include spatially resolved measurements of molecular orientation obtained by a technique combining atomic force microscopy and infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR)...
Read MoreChip-Man Technologies rebrands and launches new websiteMar 7, 2012Effective from 1st February 2012, specialist in cell-based imaging and analysis Chip-Man Technologies will trade as CM Technologies. This change reflects the Company's continued commitment to providing researchers with the best kinetic long term imaging and analysis instrumentation, based on its well-renowned expertise in cell maintenance, monitoring and automated measurement. The Company's new website provides scientists, working in areas as diverse as cell biology, functional genomics, drug discovery, in vitro fertilisation, in vitro toxicology and regenerative medicine...
Read MoreLinkam Scientific temperature controlled THMS350V heating vacuum stage is used to examine atmospheric and vacuum frying of starch granules in oil and water.Mar 6, 2012Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, have been chosen by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile to supply a THMS350V stage to understand the frying of starch in oil and water...
Read MoreAssess Cell Cultures with Axio Vert.A1 from Carl ZeissMar 6, 2012The Axio Vert.A1 is an inverted microscope from Carl Zeiss with extensive performance capabilities. For the first time, a compact cell culture microscope combines all standard contrasting techniques in a single stand. In transmitted light, the Axio Vert.A1 offers brightfield, phase contrast, polarization contrast, PlasDIC, VAREL and improved Hoffmann modulation contrast (iHMC). The microscope is the only system in its class to also offer differential interference contrast (DIC). This makes it possible to record very fine structures in cells, enabling users to better assess cell cultures...
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CM Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Dync B.V. as its new distributor for the powerful Cell-IQ® live cell imaging platform in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. This appointment reflects CM Technologies' commitment to providing researchers around the globe with the best long term cellular imaging and analysis instrumentation, working in partnership with its distributors to ensure customers receive the best possible service and support...
Spectronics Corporation's Slimline™ Series UV transilluminator is a super space-saver, which makes it very convenient for today's crowded research laboratories. It measures only 111 /2 x 14 x 21/4 inches (29.2 x 35.6 x 5.7 cm), the size of the average laptop, yet it has virtually all the features of larger, more expensive transilluminators. The Slimline transilluminator delivers a typical peak 312nm intensity of 9,000m W/cm2 at the filter surface. It's ideal for visualization and photodocumentationof mini gels. A unique diffusing screen ensures superior light distribution and eliminates confusing light striations caused by the contours of the tubes...
The Spectroline® CC-80 and CC-81 ultraviolet viewing systems provide unequaled fluorescence analysis and "no-wait" photo-documentation of research findings. Scientists can select from eight "snap-on" camera adapters, so the systems can be used with any 35mm SLR camera or with any of seven different Polaroid cameras. The CC-80 and CC-81 are ideal for use in chromatography, electrophoresis, genetic research, photoresist coating inspection, forensic science and much more...
Carl Zeiss has launched the AURIGA® Laser, a new advanced system combining the specific advantages of the AURIGA® CrossBeam (FIB-SEM) workstation with the capabilities of a pulsed micro-focus laser for fast ablation of material. AURIGA® Laser is particularly useful for the examination of samples where the target structure is deeply buried under material layers. To gain access to the target structure this material needs to be removed - a procedure which is difficult to conduct with conventional techniques...
The OLYMPUS Stream Materials Solutions provide additional functionality which is tailored to the needs of individual metallurgic applications. Enabling you to easily capture and analyse any image quickly and precisely, you can learn about the non-metallic inclusions (NMI) Solution in Olympus's new educationa
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to announce its G:BOX imaging system is being used by scientists at a UK university to help visualise protein signals which will detect how cells in the human body react to new drugs. Scientists at the university are using a high resolution G:BOX system to accurately analyse fluorescent and chemiluminescent proteins on Western blots...
Scientists at the University of Cambridge are using Physik Instrumente's P-517 3-axis precision nanopositioning system to further advance understanding of the action of molecules during transport through membrane nanopores. Dr Ulrich Keyser, Principle Investigator in the University's Cavendish Laboratory Biological and Soft Systems group, explained: "We are looking at the transport of single molecules through membranes made using silicon nanotechnology and glass capillaries or biological systems - lipid membranes with protein nanochannels."...
A microsite dedicated to the natural resource industries has been launched today by Carl Zeiss. The sustainable use of natural resources is dependent upon improving the efficiency of the mining, refining and end production industries. The new microsite from Carl Zeiss addresses the challenges for natural resource industries and demonstrates how pioneering microscopy solutions can overcome these...
One of the challenges facing neuroscience researchers is understanding how nerve cells contact each other to transmit information and which proteins and mechanisms control the formation and function of these synaptic contacts. Most excitatory synapses in the brain are built on actin-rich dendritic protrusions called spines and, as numerous psychiatric and neurological diseases are accompanied by alterations of spine numbers or size, the elucidation of mechanisms that regulate formation and plasticity of spinous synapses is vital...
Leica Microsystems announces the release of Tissue IA 2.0, high performance image analysis for discovery research. Combining fluorescence and brightfield analysis capabilities in a single platform, with precision cell modelling, Tissue IA 2.0 offers a superior solution for IHC biomarker quantification. Tissue IA 2.0 joins the Total Digital Pathology portfolio from Leica, providing streamlined end-to-end excellence in capture, management and analysis of digital pathology images...
University of Toronto scientists, consulting with
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their CCR1000 as a mini reactor (in-situ Raman cell) at the University of South Carolina...
NanoSight, leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology, report on how the Radboud University Nijmegen is applying nanoparticle tracking analysis for the characterization of self-assembled nanomotors...
Until now it was possible to view samples fast and easy. Now it is also possible to see what the sample is made of. Imaging samples gives details on sample structure and shape. If this reveals that the sample is damaged, polluted or holds an inclusion then it is important to investigate the root cause. This requires material analysis on top of imaging. With the Phenom proX desktop SEM
XCAM Ltd has been named winner of the national Innovation Award at the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2012, held in Cardiff on the 13th March. The UK Awards are recognised as the top business awards in the national Life Sciences sector and the Innovation Award marks out XCAM as the leading innovator in the sector over the past year...
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, today introduced the UltraBright-LED transilluminator, a new generation of blue light transilluminator designed for safely imaging fluorescently labelled gels (up to 20cm x 16cm) on the bench or inside Syngene G:BOX imaging systems...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Human Protein Atlas Project is using its Thermo Scientific HM355S automated microtome and Section Transfer System to create high-quality tissue sections during tissue microarray (TMA) production. As part of the project, and as an external TMA production service, Uppsala-based Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) tissue profiling group has cut more than 200,000 slides from over 1400 TMAs to date. To achieve this, SciLifeLab required a versatile microtome that would accommodate a variety of tissue types with a choice of manual and mechanised cutting. The HM355S met these needs...
Anasys Instruments, the company that pioneered nanoscale thermal analysis and nanoscale IR spectroscopy using an AFM, is pleased to announce that Dr. Bruce Chase is presenting an invited talk entitled "Structure and Orientation in Electrospun Nanofibers" at the 2012 Pittsburgh Conference, as part of the Organized Contributed Session on Analytical Applications of Broadly Tunable Lasers. The presentation will include spatially resolved measurements of molecular orientation obtained by a technique combining atomic force microscopy and infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR)...
Effective from 1st February 2012, specialist in cell-based imaging and analysis Chip-Man Technologies will trade as CM Technologies. This change reflects the Company's continued commitment to providing researchers with the best kinetic long term imaging and analysis instrumentation, based on its well-renowned expertise in cell maintenance, monitoring and automated measurement. The Company's new website provides scientists, working in areas as diverse as cell biology, functional genomics, drug discovery, in vitro fertilisation, in vitro toxicology and regenerative medicine...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, have been chosen by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile to supply a THMS350V stage to understand the frying of starch in oil and water...
The Axio Vert.A1 is an inverted microscope from Carl Zeiss with extensive performance capabilities. For the first time, a compact cell culture microscope combines all standard contrasting techniques in a single stand. In transmitted light, the Axio Vert.A1 offers brightfield, phase contrast, polarization contrast, PlasDIC, VAREL and improved Hoffmann modulation contrast (iHMC). The microscope is the only system in its class to also offer differential interference contrast (DIC). This makes it possible to record very fine structures in cells, enabling users to better assess cell cultures...