Recent Articles in Microscopy & Image Analysis Articles and Application Notes
XEI Scientific announces SoftClean for specimen cleaningMay 12, 2011XEI Scientific Inc, maker of the popular EVACTRON® De-Contaminator Plasma Cleaning System for electron microscopes and other vacuum chambers, announces their new SoftCleanTM specimen cleaning chamber to be used with the Evactron De-Contaminator for electron microscopy...
Read MoreFLIR IR Camera Technology Debuts at Daytona 500Apr 13, 2011FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has developed a state-of-the-art IR camera system called the 'Heat Seeker' that has enabled broadcaster - Fox Sports to record the extreme temperatures which develop on NASCAR motor vehicles during their recent Daytona 500 live broadcast...
Read MoreDolomite Launches New Optical Systems For High Quality Capture Of Microfluidic ExperimentsApr 13, 2011Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, has added a range of Optical Systems to its standard product range allowing for the high quality capture of still and moving images of microfluidic experiments. The range of Optical Systems includes a High Speed Camera and Microscope System, providing a flexible solution for general microscopy including droplet generation and particle imaging...
Read MoreThe Olympus cellSens Dimension Count & Measure Solution module for automated image analysisMar 15, 2011Olympus has announced the release of its Count & Measure Solution module for the cellSens Dimension software suite. The new module makes it simple to design and automate image analysis protocols by providing advanced object detection and structure differentiation. This maximises accuracy and reproducibility while minimising the time users must devote to manual image processing...
Read MoreThe Olympus BX63 microscope system provides unrivalled power, flexibility and comfortMar 15, 2011Olympus has announced the release of the BX63 microscope system, the top-of-the-range model of the powerful BX3 portfolio. BX3 microscope systems are built by your needs, with a modular, customisable design that makes them flexible enough to be adjusted to different experimental requirements, while providing inherent future-proof adaptability...
Read MoreNew White Paper from Resolve Optics - Are off-the-shelf optics always the best solution?Feb 28, 2011Resolve Optics has published a new white paper that compares the benefits to organisations of sourcing 'off-the-shelf' lenses with specialist lenses that meet the exact needs of their application.
Read MoreNanoSight announces the Pittcon launch of the NS200 system for nanoparticle characterizationFeb 7, 2011NanoSight, world-leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology announce the release of their latest NS200 nanoparticle characterization system. It will be shown and demonstrated for the first time at the renowned US Pittsburgh Conference and Exposition being held in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia from March 14 until 17th
Read MoreLinkam controlled shear stage chosen to study the effects of temperature & shear flow in isotactic polypropylene at the University of SalernoFeb 4, 2011Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, have been chosen by the Polymer Technology Group of the Dep. of Chemical and Food Engineering of the University of Salerno as suppliers of a controlled shear system to study the effect of temperature and steady shear flow on the nucleation rate of spherulites in isotactic polypropylene.
Read MoreProfessional Guide to Infrared Gas DetectionDec 29, 2010FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a new revised version of its popular publication - 'Gas Detection - the Professional Guide'. Within the 40-pages of the new guide the reader is led through what is an infrared gas detection camera; the inherent advantages of infrared gas detection; how does a infrared gas detection camera work, the applications for mid-wave (MWIR) and long-wave (LWIR) gas detection cameras; how a gas and a selection of stories of how FLIR customers are benefitting from the company's unique GasFindIR technology.
Read MoreObtaining sharper, clearer images - The Olympus cellSens Dimension deconvolution solution module for advanced de-blurringDec 13, 2010The Olympus cellSens deconvolution solution module employs a constrained iterative (CI) algorithm to remove out-of-focus blur in advanced life science imaging. This high-speed operation provides extremely sharp images, as well as near confocal quality, with the ability to correct for any spherical aberrations. Integrating seamlessly with the cellSens Dimension software, outstanding performance and quality are guaranteed
Read MoreBP Chemicals Enhances Site Safety With FLIR Infrared TechnologyNov 29, 2010FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has announced an application story that describes how BP Chemicals is using its GasFindIRTM cameras for the visualisation and documentation of gas leaks.
Read MoreNew LED Lighting Modules for Syngene Image Analysers - A Simple, Cost-effective Method of Detecting Multiple Fluorescent DyesNov 26, 2010Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to introduce its new plug and play LED lighting modules, which fit all new G:BOX and Dyversity imagers. These modules make it easy and cost-effective to enable these imagers to detect single or multiple fluorescent DNA and proteins.
Read MoreResearch & Industrial Applications of Near-IR CamerasNov 19, 2010FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a new technical article that reviews a selection of the major applications for which Near-Infrared cameras are particularly well-suited. Near-IR cameras, which are sensitive to the near-infrared spectrum (0.9 to 1.7 µm) are increasingly found in research laboratories, design departments and on factory production lines. Used to view phenomena that cannot be observed with 'thermal' (MWIR/LWIR) imaging systems, Near-IR cameras have many advantages
Read MoreNEW Generation G:BOX Range will Lead the Gel Image Analysis MarketNov 18, 2010Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is proud to announce its new range of G:BOX image analysis systems are now available. The systems have been completely restyled to include the latest imaging technology and new software, which guides users to their optimum filter and lighting conditions, making imaging all types of gel or blot quick and easy.
Read MoreHigh-Content Screening Automation for Confocal and Widefield Microscopy - Leica HCS A Oct 27, 2010Leica Microsystems has extended its automated high-content screening solution to cover applications on widefield fluorescence systems. The Leica HCS A package enables fast and efficient multi-position experiments - from automated image recording routines to complex multi-dimensional high-content screening experiments with simultaneous image export for immediate analysis by external analysis software.
Read MoreJPK Instruments announce the Vortis Advanced fully digital SPM Control StationSep 9, 2010
JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation in life sciences and soft matter announces the Vortis Advanced, the new standard in SPM Control systems with the lowest noise and highest signal speeds seen to date.
Read MoreMinerals, metals and the Malvern Morphologi!Aug 13, 2010
Particle characterization by image analysis using the Morphologi G3 from Malvern Instruments is proving valuable in a diverse range of mineral and metals applications. The shape and size of mineral and metal particles can play an important role in determining process efficiency and final product quality in applications spanning the measurement of metal powders for Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) to the production of mineral-based cosmetics
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Demonstrates Advances in Materials Analysis Instrumentation at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2010Aug 3, 2010
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced it will showcase its range of instruments for materials analysis at booth #436 at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2010, August 1-5, in Portland, Ore. During the show the company will unveil the Thermo Scientific QuasOr EBSD for its all-in-one microanalysis solution, NORAN System 7
Read MoreReverse engineering tablets for counterfeit investigationsJul 13, 2010
Chemical imaging specialists at Malvern Instruments are demonstrating how data derived from reverse engineering of pharmaceutical tablets can aid the fight against counterfeit drugs. Using the SyNIRgi near infrared chemical imaging (NIRCI) system they have been able to collect data detailed enough to characterize the formulation and processes used to create individual dosages
Read MorePushing the Boundaries of Fluorescence ImagingFeb 15, 2010
Olympus has introduced a new, highly versatile, range of cutting-edge research microscope systems. The Olympus xcellence line covers advanced live cell techniques such as real-time high-speed imaging,
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XEI Scientific Inc, maker of the popular EVACTRON® De-Contaminator Plasma Cleaning System for electron microscopes and other vacuum chambers, announces their new SoftCleanTM specimen cleaning chamber to be used with the Evactron De-Contaminator for electron microscopy...
FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has developed a state-of-the-art IR camera system called the 'Heat Seeker' that has enabled broadcaster - Fox Sports to record the extreme temperatures which develop on NASCAR motor vehicles during their recent Daytona 500 live broadcast...
Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, has added a range of Optical Systems to its standard product range allowing for the high quality capture of still and moving images of microfluidic experiments. The range of Optical Systems includes a High Speed Camera and Microscope System, providing a flexible solution for general microscopy including droplet generation and particle imaging...
Olympus has announced the release of its Count & Measure Solution module for the cellSens Dimension software suite. The new module makes it simple to design and automate image analysis protocols by providing advanced object detection and structure differentiation. This maximises accuracy and reproducibility while minimising the time users must devote to manual image processing...
Olympus has announced the release of the BX63 microscope system, the top-of-the-range model of the powerful BX3 portfolio. BX3 microscope systems are built by your needs, with a modular, customisable design that makes them flexible enough to be adjusted to different experimental requirements, while providing inherent future-proof adaptability...
Resolve Optics has published a new white paper that compares the benefits to organisations of sourcing 'off-the-shelf' lenses with specialist lenses that meet the exact needs of their application.
NanoSight, world-leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology announce the release of their latest NS200 nanoparticle characterization system. It will be shown and demonstrated for the first time at the renowned US Pittsburgh Conference and Exposition being held in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia from March 14 until 17th
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, have been chosen by the Polymer Technology Group of the Dep. of Chemical and Food Engineering of the University of Salerno as suppliers of a controlled shear system to study the effect of temperature and steady shear flow on the nucleation rate of spherulites in isotactic polypropylene.
FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a new revised version of its popular publication - 'Gas Detection - the Professional Guide'. Within the 40-pages of the new guide the reader is led through what is an infrared gas detection camera; the inherent advantages of infrared gas detection; how does a infrared gas detection camera work, the applications for mid-wave (MWIR) and long-wave (LWIR) gas detection cameras; how a gas and a selection of stories of how FLIR customers are benefitting from the company's unique GasFindIR technology.
The Olympus cellSens deconvolution solution module employs a constrained iterative (CI) algorithm to remove out-of-focus blur in advanced life science imaging. This high-speed operation provides extremely sharp images, as well as near confocal quality, with the ability to correct for any spherical aberrations. Integrating seamlessly with the cellSens Dimension software, outstanding performance and quality are guaranteed
FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has announced an application story that describes how BP Chemicals is using its GasFindIRTM cameras for the visualisation and documentation of gas leaks.
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to introduce its new plug and play LED lighting modules, which fit all new G:BOX and Dyversity imagers. These modules make it easy and cost-effective to enable these imagers to detect single or multiple fluorescent DNA and proteins.
FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a new technical article that reviews a selection of the major applications for which Near-Infrared cameras are particularly well-suited. Near-IR cameras, which are sensitive to the near-infrared spectrum (0.9 to 1.7 µm) are increasingly found in research laboratories, design departments and on factory production lines. Used to view phenomena that cannot be observed with 'thermal' (MWIR/LWIR) imaging systems, Near-IR cameras have many advantages
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is proud to announce its new range of G:BOX image analysis systems are now available. The systems have been completely restyled to include the latest imaging technology and new software, which guides users to their optimum filter and lighting conditions, making imaging all types of gel or blot quick and easy.
Leica Microsystems has extended its automated high-content screening solution to cover applications on widefield fluorescence systems. The Leica HCS A package enables fast and efficient multi-position experiments - from automated image recording routines to complex multi-dimensional high-content screening experiments with simultaneous image export for immediate analysis by external analysis software.