Olympus today released its unique MicroProbe Objective (MPO) lenses for studying the internal biology of living organisms. The two new water-immersion lenses, namely the 27x magnification IV-OB35F22W20 and the 20x IV-OB13F20W20, have an innovative needle-like design, with the lenses housed in tips measuring 3.5 mm and 1.3 mm in diameter. This means they can be inserted into very small surgical excisions, facilitating in vivo imaging without significantly disrupting the natural state of the tissue or organ being investigated...
Read MoreUltra-sensitive Andor iXon EMCCD camera proves case for hyperspectral imaging and may lead to new generation of rapid, automated cancer screening systemsMar 5, 2012Malignant melanoma (MM), the most dangerous type of skin cancer, is caused mainly by intense episodes of UV exposure and originates in the pigment-producing melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis. Early detection and complete excision of the primary lesions is crucial for reducing melanoma-related deaths but current diagnostic practice is highly subjective. This leads to unnecessary surgical procedures, which are highly-invasive and expensive...
Read MorePhenom-World launches the all-in-one imaging and analysis system: Phenom proXMar 5, 2012With the newest product -Phenom proX, Phenom-World expands its product-portfolio with elemental analysis. This is implemented in line with all Phenom-World products: Maintaining the market leading quality, speed and ease of use. With the fully embedded Phenom proX system analysis is as easy as imaging any sample. Switching between software packages or computers is history with Phenom-World's all-in-one system...
Read MoreLinkam temperature controlled stage used in freeze drying characterization at the University of IowaMar 1, 2012Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their THMS600 temperature stage as part of a system from Biopharma Technology Limited (BTL) to characterize freeze drying processes at the University of Iowa...
Read MoreSpace-saving and integrated tablet image recording system for microscopesMar 1, 2012Tab4Lab comprises a touch pad and the required software. In combination with the AxioCam ERc 5s camera, the two components form an image recording system. The software is based on the established ZEN imaging software. It has been specially adapted to tablet PCs and can be operated via touchscreen. This minimizes both the learning curve and the time required for routine applications. The workflows are modeled on those used in clinical labs and in quality assurance in industry. The user interface is available in various languages...
Read MoreNEW G:BOX F3 Automated Gel Imaging SystemMar 1, 2012Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to introduce the G:BOX F3, a new gel imaging system, designed for scientists that want a rapid, versatile method of automatically imaging and analysing DNA, RNA and proteins in gels...
Read MoreIDEA Bio-Medical Sells HTS/HCS Cell Imaging System to The Medical University of South CarolinaFeb 29, 2012IDEA Bio-Medical Ltd. and The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced today that they have completed the sale of IDEA Bio-Medical's breakthrough Hermes WiScan® system to MUSC's Center for Drug Discovery. Hermes WiScan® is a breakthrough biological cell imaging desktop system that enables researchers, at all levels, to run a wide variety of biological applications at the push-of-a-button, using an extremely easy-to-use (tablet-style) touchscreen mechanism. "Our goal was to develop a cell-imaging system that would really bring down the cost of biomedical and pharmaceutical R&D and reduce the time and improve the output of drug discovery processes...
Read MoreZEN Imaging Software from Carl Zeiss Now ExpandedFeb 23, 2012ZEN software was launched by Carl Zeiss for confocal laser scanning microscopes in 2007. The extremely logical structure of the ZEN user interface has received much praise and recognition from customers all over the world. Highly complex experiments can be designed and executed by users with minimal training and support...
Read MoreFirst Single Camera, Multi-Parametric Cardiac Imaging System Uses Photometrics Evolve EMCCD CameraFeb 21, 2012Photometrics’ high-performance Evolve 128 EMCCD camera was used in the first single camera, multi-parameter cardiac imaging system. Oxford University and University of Michigan researchers employed the system to measure the electrophysiological function of adult human stem cell-derived heart tissue...
Read MoreInGenius3Feb 20, 2012Come and visit Syngene stand 136 at ArabLab to see the newly launched InGenius3 gel documentation system. Designed with a compact darkroom, as well as blue, white and UV lighting options, InGenius3 offers maximum gel imaging versatility at an affordable price...
Read MoreEuropean Microscopy Congress 2012 Feb 17, 2012Light and electron microscopy across the life and physical sciences will take centre stage in Manchester from 16th - 21st September 2012. The 15th European Microscopy Congress, emc2012, will be Europe's largest ever event dedicated to microscopy and imaging. It includes an international conference comprising over 30 sessions within four symposia, an exhibition with over 100 companies, plus a programme of workshops, training opportunities, and a busy social programme. The Call for Papers has been made, and the deadline for abstract submission is 16th March...
Read MorePhenom-World is launching the Phenom Programming Interface (PPI) for the Phenom desktop scanning electron microscopeFeb 8, 2012
The new Phenom Programming Interface (PPI) is a must-have for any customer that wants to integrate their Phenom desktop SEM into a production process or for creating a customized solution...
Read MoreOLYMPUS Stream Solutions provide you with the perfect recipe to determine steel qualityFeb 8, 2012The OLYMPUS Stream Solutions enable you to easily capture and analyse any image for your niche applications quickly, precisely and in compliance with common international standards. Detailed in an educational demo video, the Grain Sizing Solutions are easy to use for beginners and experienced users alike, enabling you to accurately determine the quality of your steel. The Solutions are optional component to the OLYMPUS Stream software, which provides you with a completely intuitive workflow interface to accurately image and measure the microstructure of any sample....
Read MoreNEW UltraSlim-LED Safe Gel Transilluminator from Syngene For Highly Sensitive Imaging of a Range of Fluorescent Dyes without using UVFeb 7, 2012Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to introduce the UltraSlim-LED blue light transilluminator, a high-intensity LED light transilluminator, which allows scientists safe, sensitive viewing of a wide range of fluorescently stained DNA/RNA gels... Read MoreLinkam temperature controlled probe stage used in conjunction with Raman microscopy at RMIT, Melbourne, AustraliaFeb 7, 2012Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, report on the work of Dr Sharath Sriram, a Research Fellow at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. He uses Linkam specialist temperature stages with micro-Raman spectroscopy systems to investigate temperature dependent spectral measurements...
Read MoreJPK reports on the current research activities of Dr Clemens Franz and his team at Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyFeb 7, 2012JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the research of Dr Clemens Franz at the DFG-Center for Functional Nanostructures in Karlsruhe. Dr Clemens Franz leads a group of researchers at the DFG-Center for Functional Nanostructures at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology where he works on expanding the use of AFM for cell biological applications. AFM has a strong advantage over other microscopy techniques. Samples can be imaged directly without prior preparation, such as staining or fixation...
Read MoreXmark Media, in association with Imperial College, announces Photonex London- photonics technology roadshow: the first in a series of FREE regional events focusing on applications of photonics.Feb 6, 2012Following on from numerous requests from industry, organiser of Photonex, Xmark Media, is organising a series of one day regional roadshows that facilitate face-to-face discussions with scientists and researchers who work with the latest tools and techniques in the world of photonics. The first meeting will be held at Imperial College, London on Thursday 26th April...
Read MoreNew Tissue Processor Focused on Improving Patient SafetyFeb 6, 2012Leica Microsystems has announced the release of s that is focused on improving quality, laboratory productivity and, most importantly, patient safety. Tissue processors, such as the new Leica ASP6025, play a critical role in histology laboratories where a patient's tissue samples are prepared for disease diagnosis, especially where cancer is suspected...
Read MoreTAP Biosystems Showcases New Live Cell Imaging Software at Stem Cells Conference Providing Flexible, Automated Methods of Maintaining and Analysing Stem CellsFeb 6, 2012TAP Biosystems, (the new corporate identity of The Automation Partnership), a leading supplier of innovative automation and consumables for life science applications, unveiled exciting new features of the Cell-IQ®, a live cell observation and analysis system, at the Stem Cells in Drug Discovery Conference in La Jolla, California, USA... Read MoreRedesigned Scale Objective Lens from Carl Zeiss for Brain ResearchFeb 6, 2012The completely redesigned plan-apochromatic 20x/1.0 VIS-IR objective lens from Carl Zeiss now makes it possible to acquire 3D images of nerve cells down to depths of 5.6 mm in intact tissue using a confocal laser scanning or multiphoton microscope, without having to section the brain. This permits the three-dimensional visualization of the branches of individual nerve cells and the imaging of their connections. In untreated tissue, the penetration depth now achievable is five to ten times more than that of a multiphoton microscope featuring traditional optics...
Read MoreAnalytik report on rapid multispectral imaging for the QC laboratoryFeb 3, 2012Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation to the UK and Ireland, report on developments in the uses for multispectral imaging from Videometer. Until recently, the quality control of variable products such as seeds, powders or cosmetics would be subjective, time-consuming and expensive. To get reproducible results took hours with traditional analytical techniques, and relying on human judgement introduced errors. The VideometerLab provides a solution at a stroke...
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FLIR Systems has announced the introduction of FLIR ResearchIR Software to enable R&D and Science professionals using thermal imaging systems to work more efficiently and productively. Drawing upon FLIR's extensive experience of thermal imaging cameras and applications - ResearchIR enables users to get the most out of their thermal imaging camera providing facility for high speed recording and advanced thermal pattern analysis. ResearchIR is the perfect tool for industrial R&D...
Olympus today released its unique MicroProbe Objective (MPO) lenses for studying the internal biology of living organisms. The two new water-immersion lenses, namely the 27x magnification IV-OB35F22W20 and the 20x IV-OB13F20W20, have an innovative needle-like design, with the lenses housed in tips measuring 3.5 mm and 1.3 mm in diameter. This means they can be inserted into very small surgical excisions, facilitating in vivo imaging without significantly disrupting the natural state of the tissue or organ being investigated...
Malignant melanoma (MM), the most dangerous type of skin cancer, is caused mainly by intense episodes of UV exposure and originates in the pigment-producing melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis. Early detection and complete excision of the primary lesions is crucial for reducing melanoma-related deaths but current diagnostic practice is highly subjective. This leads to unnecessary surgical procedures, which are highly-invasive and expensive...
With the newest product -Phenom proX, Phenom-World expands its product-portfolio with elemental analysis. This is implemented in line with all Phenom-World products: Maintaining the market leading quality, speed and ease of use. With the fully embedded Phenom proX system analysis is as easy as imaging any sample. Switching between software packages or computers is history with Phenom-World's all-in-one system...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their THMS600 temperature stage as part of a system from Biopharma Technology Limited (BTL) to characterize freeze drying processes at the University of Iowa...
Tab4Lab comprises a touch pad and the required software. In combination with the AxioCam ERc 5s camera, the two components form an image recording system. The software is based on the established ZEN imaging software. It has been specially adapted to tablet PCs and can be operated via touchscreen. This minimizes both the learning curve and the time required for routine applications. The workflows are modeled on those used in clinical labs and in quality assurance in industry. The user interface is available in various languages...
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to introduce the G:BOX F3, a new gel imaging system, designed for scientists that want a rapid, versatile method of automatically imaging and analysing DNA, RNA and proteins in gels...
IDEA Bio-Medical Ltd. and The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced today that they have completed the sale of IDEA Bio-Medical's breakthrough Hermes WiScan® system to MUSC's Center for Drug Discovery. Hermes WiScan® is a breakthrough biological cell imaging desktop system that enables researchers, at all levels, to run a wide variety of biological applications at the push-of-a-button, using an extremely easy-to-use (tablet-style) touchscreen mechanism. "Our goal was to develop a cell-imaging system that would really bring down the cost of biomedical and pharmaceutical R&D and reduce the time and improve the output of drug discovery processes...
ZEN software was launched by Carl Zeiss for confocal laser scanning microscopes in 2007. The extremely logical structure of the ZEN user interface has received much praise and recognition from customers all over the world. Highly complex experiments can be designed and executed by users with minimal training and support...
Come and visit Syngene stand 136 at ArabLab to see the newly launched InGenius3 gel documentation system. Designed with a compact darkroom, as well as blue, white and UV lighting options, InGenius3 offers maximum gel imaging versatility at an affordable price...
Light and electron microscopy across the life and physical sciences will take centre stage in Manchester from 16th - 21st September 2012. The 15th European Microscopy Congress, emc2012, will be Europe's largest ever event dedicated to microscopy and imaging. It includes an international conference comprising over 30 sessions within four symposia, an exhibition with over 100 companies, plus a programme of workshops, training opportunities, and a busy social programme. The Call for Papers has been made, and the deadline for abstract submission is 16th March...
The new Phenom Programming Interface (PPI) is a must-have for any customer that wants to integrate their Phenom desktop SEM into a production process or for creating a customized solution...
The OLYMPUS Stream Solutions enable you to easily capture and analyse any image for your niche applications quickly, precisely and in compliance with common international standards. Detailed in an educational demo video, the Grain Sizing Solutions are easy to use for beginners and experienced users alike, enabling you to accurately determine the quality of your steel. The Solutions are optional component to the OLYMPUS Stream software, which provides you with a completely intuitive workflow interface to accurately image and measure the microstructure of any sample....
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to introduce the UltraSlim-LED blue light transilluminator, a high-intensity LED light transilluminator, which allows scientists safe, sensitive viewing of a wide range of fluorescently stained DNA/RNA gels...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, report on the work of Dr Sharath Sriram, a Research Fellow at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. He uses Linkam specialist temperature stages with micro-Raman spectroscopy systems to investigate temperature dependent spectral measurements...
JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the research of Dr Clemens Franz at the DFG-Center for Functional Nanostructures in Karlsruhe. Dr Clemens Franz leads a group of researchers at the DFG-Center for Functional Nanostructures at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology where he works on expanding the use of AFM for cell biological applications. AFM has a strong advantage over other microscopy techniques. Samples can be imaged directly without prior preparation, such as staining or fixation...
Following on from numerous requests from industry, organiser of Photonex, Xmark Media, is organising a series of one day regional roadshows that facilitate face-to-face discussions with scientists and researchers who work with the latest tools and techniques in the world of photonics. The first meeting will be held at Imperial College, London on Thursday 26th April...
Leica Microsystems has announced the release of s that is focused on improving quality, laboratory productivity and, most importantly, patient safety. Tissue processors, such as the new Leica ASP6025, play a critical role in histology laboratories where a patient's tissue samples are prepared for disease diagnosis, especially where cancer is suspected...
TAP Biosystems, (the new corporate identity of The Automation Partnership), a leading supplier of innovative automation and consumables for life science applications, unveiled exciting new features of the Cell-IQ®, a live cell observation and analysis system, at the Stem Cells in Drug Discovery Conference in La Jolla, California, USA...
The completely redesigned plan-apochromatic 20x/1.0 VIS-IR objective lens from Carl Zeiss now makes it possible to acquire 3D images of nerve cells down to depths of 5.6 mm in intact tissue using a confocal laser scanning or multiphoton microscope, without having to section the brain. This permits the three-dimensional visualization of the branches of individual nerve cells and the imaging of their connections. In untreated tissue, the penetration depth now achievable is five to ten times more than that of a multiphoton microscope featuring traditional optics...
Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation to the UK and Ireland, report on developments in the uses for multispectral imaging from Videometer. Until recently, the quality control of variable products such as seeds, powders or cosmetics would be subjective, time-consuming and expensive. To get reproducible results took hours with traditional analytical techniques, and relying on human judgement introduced errors. The VideometerLab provides a solution at a stroke...