Studying Thermal Phenomena Close-Up In Fine DetailJan 31, 2011FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a new microscopy stand that enables its SC5000 Cooled IR Camera to provide an unmatched complete solution for infrared microscopy research applications in electronics, biotechnology and nanotechnology. The new microscopy stand together with a X5 macro lens, when used with a FLIR SC5000 Series camera, provides spatial resolution down to 3 microns / pixel - without loss of dynamics or measurement accuracy.
Read MoreLinkam temperature stages chosen to characterize liquid crystal nanoparticle composites by the University of ManitobaJan 28, 2011Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, have been chosen by the Chemistry Department of the University of Manitoba to characterize liquid crystal composites conjunction with SAXS.
Read MoreTaking good care of your imagesJan 25, 2011Olympus has today announced the release of its Database Solution module for the cellSens Dimension software suite. The module will simplify user workflow management, making it easier to capture, process and securely store images along with a variety of searchable and customisable metadata. With the ability to act as a client-server platform, indexed files and data can be shared across a network, with access and modification rights secured by password protection
Read MorePrior Scientific ProScan III Scanning Stages now compatible with Zeiss AxioVisionJan 24, 2011Motorised scanning stages occupy a central position in microscope automation. Apart from high repeatability and precision, smoothness of operation and long term stability are important requirements for XY stages and their control electronics. ProScan IIITM scanning stages from PRIOR Scientific are among the best in the market and have a long standing reputation for quality in high end microscopy.
Read MoreNew GeneSys Software Revolutionises Gel Documentation With Rapid Set-up and Image Capture of 1D, 2D and Multiplex GelsJan 17, 2011Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to unveil its revolutionary new GeneSys image acquisition software. Developed for use with Syngene's G:BOX and Dyversity systems, GeneSys ensures scientists can quickly capture excellent images of even complex multiplex gels.
Read MoreNew UV Shadowing Application of G:BOX Image Analyser Is Providing Accurate, Safe Analysis of DNA without using LabelsJan 14, 2011
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to announce its G:BOX image system is being used at the University of Southampton for a UV shadowing technique to detect unlabelled DNA, enabling scientists there to safely analyse a range of different oligonucleotides.
Read MoreLeica TCS SP5 MP with Fully Integrated OPO Extends Application Range of Multiphoton MicroscopyDec 23, 2010Leica Microsystems has effectively matched the Leica TCS SP5 MP multiphoton microscope with a fully integrated OPO (Optical Parametric Oscillator) solution. The integration of the Coherent Chameleon Compact OPO with the Leica TCS SP5 MP confocal and multiphoton microscope allows observation of fast dynamic processes in living cells with deep penetration at high resolution with one integrated microscope system.
Read MoreCarl Zeiss: Fiscal Year Ends with Record Sales RevenuesDec 7, 2010The Carl Zeiss Group concluded fiscal year 2009/10 with an increase in revenues of 42 percent over the previous year. The high-tech group of companies has reversed the trend of the previous year that was characterized by the global economic crisis and is now on track to renewed growth. The Carl Zeiss Group presented its provisional financial statements during its annual press conference in Stuttgart.
Read MoreAgar Scientific announces FischioneDec 2, 2010Agar Scientific, a leading supplier of microscopy accessories and consumables, announces the new 1060 SEM Mill from Fischione Instruments to provide tabletop precision preparation for producing high-quality SEM samples for a wide variety of applications.
Read MoreOlympus introduces new clinical microscopy softwareNov 22, 2010Olympus has now introduced labSens - a complete documentation package for clinical and research imaging. The software provides a workflow-oriented user interface, ensuring that the key functions for digital imaging, analysis and documentation are clearly presented and easy to use. This is achieved by seamlessly combining the new Olympus BX3 clinical microscopes with digital-imaging cameras, as well as automation components, to provide the perfect conduit between the user, the process and the microscope system.
Read MoreThe British Antarctic Survey chooses Meiji microscopes for field missionsNov 18, 2010Meiji Techno UK, one of the UK's leading suppliers of light microscopes and accessories, is pleased to announce that the British Antarctic Survey chose Meiji microscopes for their recent research expedition to Spitsbergen.
Read MoreOlympus microscopy software moves into pole positionNov 16, 2010Olympus has released the Multi-position Solution module for its cellSens Dimension software. The module works in tandem with the cellSens Dimension Multiple Image Alignment (MIA) tool to facilitate the simple creation of high-resolution, panoramic images capable of covering the complete microscope stage. The Multi-position software puts the user in the best position possible to accurately and automatically investigate large or complicated samples without sacrificing magnification power or image quality.
Read MoreMalvern shows latest imaging solutions at AAPSNov 12, 2010Visitors to Malvern Instruments booth (#1647) at next week's AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition will have an early opportunity to discover the benefits of integrating the automated size/shape analysis of particles with the chemical identification provided by Raman spectroscopy, using Malvern's Morphologi G3-ID system.
Read MoreJPK's latest annual International Meeting on SPM & Optical Tweezers for Life Sciences is a big successNov 11, 2010For the ninth year, JPK Instruments hosted the ninth annual international symposium on the applications of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and optical tweezers. Held in the historic Umspannwerk Ost in Berlin in early October, the meeting focused on applications developments in life sciences once more attracting over 100 scientists from around the world.
Read MoreElevating your microscopy to the next dimensionNov 10, 2010Olympus has released the Multichannel 5D Solution module for its cellSens Dimension software. This module will simplify even the most complicated microscopy experiment, by providing advanced, automated acquisition of Z-stacks, multiple fluorescence channels and time-lapse series. Able to seamlessly integrate with other Olympus hardware and software platforms, the new module provides a level of adaptability that will take microscopy studies to the next level.
Read MoreNew breast cancer screening put to testNov 1, 2010
Researchers are preparing to launch a £1.6M trial of a new imaging technology to see if might be better at screening breast cancer. Around 7,000 women in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Manchester, London and Guildford will be invited to take part in the three year study which will test a technique called digital breast tomosynthesis or DBT. Current breast screening mammography takes 2D images of the breast but the new technique will allow clinicians to see a 3D image.
Read MoreJohns Hopkins University uses NanoSight to study self-assembled polymer/DNA particles Nov 1, 2010The Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is using the NanoSight LM10-HS system to study self-assembled polymer/DNA particles for drug delivery.
Read MoreBirmingham Museum's Conservation Studio selects Meiji microscopes to study the Staffordshire HoardOct 28, 2010Meiji Techno UK, one of the UK's leading suppliers of light microscopes and accessories, together with one of their leading dealers, Mazurek Optical Services, is pleased to announce the installation of a suite of new microscopes featuring the RX stereo microscope with an Infinity camera and software analysis system. These will be used in the study of the Staffordshire Hoard, the most significant archaeological find ever uncovered in the West Midlands region
Read MoreSelection Guide for Apoptosis Assay Kits & ReagentsOct 27, 2010AMSBIO has announced an expanded range of assay kits and reagents for the detection and analysis of apoptosis. A new selection guide has been created by AMSBIO to provide researchers with a quick and easy way to identify and select the best tools to measure apoptosis.
Read MoreG:BOX Chemi XT Analyser at Major Cancer Research CentreOct 26, 2010Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to announce its G:BOX Chemi XT imaging system is being used by scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London to help understand the cellular basis of how tumours develop and progress.
Read MoreAutomobile Manufacturer Uses IR Thermography to Uphold Quality StandardsOct 26, 2010FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has announced a new application story that describes how AUDI AG is using infrared thermography to uphold its quality standards.
Read MoreOlympus introduces new clinical microscopy softwareOct 26, 2010Olympus has recently launched labSens - a complete documentation package for clinical and research imaging. Showcased at Biotechnica this year, the software provides a workflow-oriented user interface, ensuring that the key functions for digital imaging, analysis and documentation are clearly presented and easy-to-use.
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