Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Miniaturized Piezo-Motor Driven Nanopositioning Stage
May 23, 2013 2:06 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPhysik Instrumente (PI) recently introduced LPS-24 series of miniaturized, piezo-motor-driven linear positioners are less than one inch wide and provide 15 mm travel range with closed-loop sensor resolution up to 2 nanometers. The small dimensions make these new positioners anideal choice for high precision motion in confined spaces.
LISTED UNDER: Stages
Flat Top Microscope Stage for Upright Microscopes
May 20, 2013 1:38 pm | Prior Scientific | Product Releases | CommentsPrior Scientific introduces its latest motorized high precision microscope stage for upright microscopes—the H101F Flat Top Stage. The design of the H01F incorporates a completely flat top plate which eliminates any obstacle to objective rotation while ultra low profile sample holders facilitate the use of high NA objectives.
LISTED UNDER: Stages
Stereomicroscopes Can Span Spatial Scales
May 15, 2013 2:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsNikon Instruments Inc. announced the introduction of two all new stereomicroscopes, its Nikon SMZ25 and SMZ18 systems.
LISTED UNDER: Stereo
Laser Diode Modules
May 6, 2013 1:19 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Optoelectronics Company introduced its own range of laser diode modules designed for OEMs, end-users and systems integrators. The new range of laser diode modules from the Optoelectronics Company combines a high performance Opnext (OCLARO) laser diode with externally adjustable optics, a Panasonic aspherical glass lens, sophisticated electronics, and rugged modular anodized aluminium housing.
LISTED UNDER: Continous Laser Diode Systems
High Power Laser Diode with Internal Monitor Photodiode at 637nm
April 29, 2013 1:32 pm | Product Releases | CommentsOclaro’s HL63142DG high power red laser diode offers an inbuilt monitor photodiode at a lasing wavelength of 637nm. This design enables system designers to control optical power output by monitoring the photodiode current and adjusting power variants and temperature for precise control and constant performance.
LISTED UNDER: Accessories | Continous Laser Diode Systems
3D Surgical Microscopes
April 29, 2013 1:28 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLeica Microsystems and TrueVision 3D Surgical debuted 3D surgical microscopes at the 81st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). By incorporating the digital smart 3D system inside select models of Leica Microsystems’ surgical microscopes, Leica Microsystems and TrueVision eliminated the need for a separate 3D cart.
LISTED UNDER: Other Microscopes
Live Cell Imaging Platform for Neural Stem Cell Microenvironment Control
April 17, 2013 11:40 am | by Paul Hung, PhD, Cindy Chen, PhD, Terry Gaige; Andrew Zayac, and Brandon Miller (EMD Millipore) | Articles | CommentsNeural stem cells are sensitive to microenvironmental cues, including cell-cell contact, cell-extracellular matrix interaction, nutrient and waste transport, and environmental oxygen composition. How these parameters affect the stem cells’ morphology, proliferation, and differentiation remains an open area for research.
LISTED UNDER: Neuroscience | Cellular Imaging
Camera Delivers Single Photon Sensitivity and Subnanosecond Time Resolution
April 15, 2013 1:46 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPrinceton Instruments launched new emICCD technology, available exclusively in its PI-MAX 4 camera platform. This camera combines the advantages of intensifiers (i.e., ultrashort, subnanosecond exposure times) and the benefits of EMCCDs (i.e., linear gain and high quantum efficiency) to provide single-photon sensitivity and quantitative performance for scientific imaging and spectroscopy applications.
LISTED UNDER: CCD
Piezo Positioning Stages for High Resolution Microscopy
April 10, 2013 2:01 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPI (Physik Instrumente) LP offers a variety of piezo-driven precision positioners for high resolution microscope applications.The PIFOC family of fast objective focusing devices provide nanometer precise focus control and are also used in in 3-D imaging and Z-stack image acquisition.
LISTED UNDER: Stages
Time-resolved Measurements
April 8, 2013 1:53 pm | Product Releases | CommentsWITec launched StrobeLock, a time-correlated single photon counting measurement option. The imaging modes include Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging and Time-resolved Luminescence Microscopy, which can be integrated with the WITec alpha300 and alpha500 microscope series.
LISTED UNDER: Embedding Apparatus
Cooled Scientific Cameras
April 4, 2013 1:45 pm | Product Releases | CommentsArtemis CCD announced a new camera design specifically aimed at Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of integrated imaging, spectroscopy, and other low light detection systems.
LISTED UNDER: CCD
Filter Wheel Deck
March 26, 2013 11:57 am | Prior Scientific | Product Releases | CommentsPrior Scientific introduced the HF108IX3 Filter Wheel deck designed for the Olympus IX3 inverted microscope systems. Cassette like insertion into the side deck of the Olympus IX3 eases installation.
LISTED UNDER: Filter Wheels
Laser Scanning Microscope
March 25, 2013 12:01 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe LSM 700 Laser Scanning Microscope from Carl Zeiss features high flexibility in application and system structure. The fields of application extend from simple routine to multidimensional images in biomedical research.
LISTED UNDER: ConfocalImaging Reagent Detects Tumors and Disease States
March 18, 2013 2:30 pm | Product Releases | CommentsEchelon Biosciences Inc. and LI-COR Biosciences announce a collaboration to release a new diagnostic imaging reagent, Autotaxin-Red (ATX-Red). The imaging reagent can be used to detect cancer tumors and certain disease states in animals expressing the enzyme autotaxin (ATX).
LISTED UNDER: Fluorescent Systems
Single Photon Counting Option for Time-resolved Measurements
March 18, 2013 1:31 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAt Pittcon 2013 WITec launched StrobeLock, a time-correlated single photon counting measurement option.
LISTED UNDER: Reflectance Measurement Equipment