SMi Systems has secured a patent from the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) for the single-molecule imaging technologies that underpin its super-resolution multi-omic platform. The patented technology consists of highly specialised optics that allow SMi to view single molecules at unprecedented resolution. When combined with the company’s uniquely designed consumables and deep learning techniques, the technology offers a user-friendly platform for rapid single-molecule detection...

The new Thermo Scientific Hydra Bio Plasma-Focused Ion Beam (Plasma-FIB) is designed for cell biologists seeking simplified workflows while undertaking volume electron microscopy for cryo or resin-embedded samples. Building on the cross-industry standard Thermo Scientific Helios Hydra DualBeam platform, the Hydra Bio Plasma-FIB is a versatile, multi-application instrument that supports volume electron microscopy and sample preparation for the cryo-electron tomography workflow...

IVIS® Spectrum 2 and IVIS SpectrumCT 2 imaging systems — new flagship platforms setting the standard in high-throughput performance and versatility. Quantum^TM GX3 microCT imaging solution — a high-throughput system with superior spatial resolution and fast, low-dose scanning for diverse in vivo and biological ex vivo applications...

Advances in technology mean that moving from microscopes to digital alternatives can now be achieved without sacrificing image quality. But this isn’t about the technology. Professor Gina Zini, reflects on the key benefits of digital developments, including better quality screening, saved time for busy morphologists, better clinical collaboration, improved training, and sharing expertise with developing countries...

Expert in sample characterisation, Linkam Scientific Instruments, has unveiled its enhanced HFS600E-PB4 probe stage for use in micro-sized electrical component temperature control applications. The new design was implemented in partnership with Linkam’s customer, Radiant Technologies, a major player in the design and manufacture of testing equipment for electrical systems...

The new H189 XYZ High Precision Motorized XYZ Deck is purposely designed to match the increased size and versatility of the latest generation of 2P/3P/Multiphoton/Confocal microscopy systems utilizing all the potential of the added sample space and microscope power of these new microscopes. Important features of the XYZ Deck include Large removable metric breadboard is ideal for remote sample prep, Sample height adjustable from 79.5mm to 410mm...

LEEUWENHOEK’S THIRD CENTURY - Revealing the Sights of the Seventeenth Century by Brian J Ford Hon FRMS, Hon FLS. There was much excitement around the world when I revealed one of the most extraordinary revelations of my entire academic life – the original microscope specimens, prepared by Antony van Leeuwenhoek in the 1600s, had survived intact. They lay secure in folded paper envelopes hidden among his letters to London, and carefully preserved at the Royal Society...

Evident unveiled the winners of its fourth Global Image of the Year Scientific Light Microscopy Award, an annual competition that recognizes the best in scientific imaging worldwide. The winners were selected from 640 images submitted from 38 countries around the world. Laurent Formery from the United States was selected as the global winner for his stunning image of the nervous system of a juvenile sea star (Patiria miniata)...

AMSBIO announce a new range of pre-made Nano-Lantern lentivirus products that utilize a proprietary lentiviral vector system to enable highly sensitive and precise in vivo luminescence imaging. This cutting-edge Nano-Lantern lentivirus technology, which consists of an enhanced Renilla-Luciferase connected to an Orange Fluorescent protein (OFP), represents a significant improvement over previous methods and is poised to revolutionize many in vivo imaging applications...

Market leader in temperature and environmental-controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, presented its cryo-correlative systems – the CMS196 and the CryoGenium plunger – at this year’s Microscopy and Microanalysis conference (M&M). Linkam showcased a range of temperature-controlled stages at this year’s M&M, with a focus on its cryo-correlative portfolio, and hosted live tutorials on system operation and performance...

“Simple SEM” Next Level of Intelligent Technology and Automation in Microscopy. JEOL introduces two new Scanning Electron Microscopes this week at M&M 2023 in Minneapolis. The new SEMs incorporate the next level of intelligent technology and automation for ease of operation and fast, high-resolution imaging and analysis. These new-generation SEMs make it easy to acquire data for all specimen types...

Technological market leader in ultra-high-speed imaging - Specialised Imaging Ltd. will celebrate 20 years in business during July 2023. In 2003, Specialised Imaging Ltd. embarked on a journey to bring new innovations to ultra-high-speed imaging instruments and to create systems that are more intuitive to the user and offer a world class level of reliability and support...

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and ZEISS have entered a long-term strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to close the gap between early-stage imaging technology development and its application in life science research. Through this collaborative approach, users of the EMBL Imaging Centre and related EMBL imaging services will have access to the latest microscopy technologies and expertise from ZEISS...

OGT, a Sysmex Group Company and leading global provider of clinical research and diagnostic solutions,announces a new commercial partnership with Applied Spectral Imaging (ASI), a global leader in advanced biomedical imaging with a comprehensive product portfolio for karyotyping, H&E, IHC and FISH analysis. The agreement will grant OGT rights to market ASI’s proprietary cytogenetic imaging and analysis solutions in Great Britain...

Leica Microsystems, a leader in microscopy and scientific instrumentation, has released version 12 of Aivia, its flagship AI image analysis software. Aivia 12 incorporates the Cellpose deep learning model to tackle dense neuron images, improving soma detection by as much as 46%. This release also streamlines AI-enabled 3D tracing of Golgi-stained images using new updates to the neuron analysis workflow. Neuroscientists can now harness the power of AI with little or no AI training to study neuronal morphology...

Do you have a stunning microscopy image that you would like to showcase in the next ibidi calendar? Then enter your image in the ibidi contest today! The winners will receive 3 free calendars and their image featured on the ibidi website. Deadline for submission is July 31, 2023. The winners will be selected in September...

On Monday 27 June, ZEISS presented two research awards to a total of four scientists in ceremonial style. Prof. Dr. Immanuel Bloch was the recipient of the ZEISS Research Award, while Dr. Simon Baier, Dr. Arindam Ghosh and Dr. Dasha Nelidova all received the Carl Zeiss Award for Young Researchers. Through presenting such awards, the company can commend outstanding research in optics and photonics...

ZEISS Dynamics Profiler is adding a new functionality to ZEISS laser scanning microscopes (LSM) with Airyscan. It provides users with easy access to the molecular concentration and dynamics of fluorescently labelled molecules in living samples. Scientists can now explore their most delicate samples with little time needed and at low light intensity as well as boost data collection to enhance their research...

Indica Labs announces the launch of a service offering deployment and on-going support of its HALO® digital pathology software in a fully managed cloud-hosted environment powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The service enables organizations to benefit from Indica Labs’ software development and cloud deployment expertise while maintaining full ownership and control over their AWS account...