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The Accuva Cellect from Laxco Inc. is a laser capture microdissection (LCM) system designed to enable isolation and capture of single cells with accuracy for improving research and analysis. The LCM...

The Enersight software platform from Leica Microsystems is designed for microscope inspection and quality control. It allows users of any level to intuitively acquire images during inspection....

The SLIDEVIEW™ DX VS-M1 whole slide imaging system from Evident Scientific is a digital pathology solution for efficient diagnoses. The device delivers high-quality slide images at high...

The series of wells that have been added to ibidi’s µ-Plates include an expansion to its µ-Plate 96 Well to include both square and round shapes. The plates are available in 24, 96,...

Approximately 250,000 men in the U.S. receive a prostate cancer diagnosis each year. While overall morbidity and mortality rates for this type of cancer are low, a subset of cases requires aggressive...

Biofilms, slimy layers formed when bacteria stick together on a surface, allow bacteria to shield themselves from extreme environments. As sources of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, biofilms can cause...

A new software program can map the movements of multiple particles within cells simultaneously, providing insight into cellular functions that are difficult — and sometimes impossible —...

The University of Twente opened its BioImaging Centre, which serves as the core facility for microscopy at the university’s Technical Medical Centre. The facility is equipped with confocal...

As recently as five years ago, shopping for a microscope light source was fairly straightforward. For routine applications, it was tungsten halogen, typically 100 W, while for fluorescence, it was an...

Laser development for the microscopy market continues to be driven by key trends in applications, which currently include superresolution techniques, multiphoton applications in optogenetics and...

Superresolution optical microscopy, for which the Nobel Prize was awarded to Eric Betzig, Stefan Hell, and William Moerner in 2014, has been one of the most momentous developments in the life...

NSOM is suitable for studies on the mesoscopic scale (several tens to hundreds of molecular dimensions). It has become an important tool in research and applications of semiconductors, organic layers...

To achieve accurate and precise Raman measurements, optical filters play a crucial role in enhancing signal-to-noise ratio, and reducing background interference. This white paper explores the...

Tracking particles at the micro or nanoscale is inherently difficult due to the complexity of the systems studied, as well as the technical challenges: a blend of instrument design, photonics,...

Finding the ideal ultra-fast laser source for a multiphoton imaging setup is not trivial. It is a fine balance between peak power, pulse energy and laser wavelength. In this white paper we show that...

This whitepaper looks at the unique challenges associated with optical systems by exploring two extremes, an ultra-high precision instrument, and a low-cost consumer product, and the different...

Fluorescence imaging using lasers is a key technique in both biomedical research and clinical applications. Fluorescence-based microscopy for high-resolution and high-throughput multifluorophore...

Researchers’ understanding of cell biology is greatly derived from observations with optical microscopy. However, the strengths of modern optical microscopy greatly rely on the application of...

It is no longer sufficient for a laser to work fine for several days in a nonlinear microscopy lab. Routine two- and three-photon imaging depends on reliable laser output parameters over weeks and...

Microscope objectives are critical for a vast range of biological imaging applications ranging from multiphoton microscopy to differential interference contrast microscopy. The high level of accuracy...

Supercontinuum refers to a broad spectrum of light that spans a wide range of wavelengths, typically from the visible to the near-infrared or even mid-infrared regions of the electromagnetic...

Fluorescence microscopy is a specialized optical imaging technique used in biology, chemistry, and materials science to visualize and study specimens that exhibit fluorescence. Fluorescence is the...

A CCD camera, or charge-coupled device camera, is a type of digital camera that utilizes a CCD image sensor to capture and record images. CCD cameras are widely used in various applications,...

Stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (STORM) is a superresolution microscopy technique that enables imaging of biological specimens at resolutions beyond the diffraction limit of conventional...

Easy and Cost-Effective Super-Resolution to ~100 nm. Andor has introduced two new highly innovative sCMOS cameras, both delivering easy and cost-effective access to super-resolution capabilities and...

At Andor, it matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research across Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Cells &...

Established in 1990, Applied Scientific Instrumentation is a reknown American company committed to the advancement of science. ASI products have been thoroughly tested and evaluated in numerous labs...

This hands-on session about FD-FLIM by Gerhard Holst from PCO AG was given as part of the FLIM Symposium "Beginners Guide to Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging in Life Sciences".

A microscope stage is the component of a microscope on which the sample or slide to be examined is placed. Depending on the design of the microscope, the stage may play a passive role of just...

For over 100 years, Prior Scientific has been manufacturing precision optical and electro-mechanical equipment and instrumentation. Prior is a leader in the development of precision motion,...

Established in 1985, OZ Optics is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic components, test equipment and sensors. OZ Optics manufactures its products in three locations, Ottawa (Canada),...

Andor Technology Ltd is a global developer and manufacturer of high-performance scientific cameras, microscopy systems and spectrographs for academic, government, and industrial applications. Founded...

The Optical Engineering Experts® Optikos designs and manufactures metrology products for measuring and assuring optical image quality; and provides optical engineering design, development,...