Market leader in temperature and environmental-controlled microscopy, Linkam, presented its range of cryo workflow solutions and sample characterisation tools at Microscopy and Microanalysis (M&M) 2022. Linkam previewed its new cryo plunger – CryoGenium – an exciting new development in electron microscopy (EM) grid vitrification...

Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., a manufacturer of microscopy solutions and precision optical and electromechanical equipment, has announced the launch of their motorized two and six position automated objective changing nosepieces for the OpenStand microscope line. These products add to the automation solutions already offered by Prior and can give customers a faster way to develop custom imaging systems for life science, semiconductor, and materials applications...

Resolve Optics has received an order from a leading aerospace company to design and supply an optimised wide waveband lens for a multi-spectral microscope required for a Moon exploration mission. Due for delivery and launch in 2024 – a new solar powered land rover – ‘Lunar Vertex’ will explore the Reiner Gamma swirl, one of the most distinctive natural features and so-called “magnetic anomalies” on the Moon...

CrestOptics S.p.A., a manufacturer of high-end microscopy solutions and advanced systems for fluorescence microscopy and diagnostic applications, has been recognised as developing one of the ten best microscopy innovations in the 2022 Microscopy Today Innovation Awards, DeepSIM. Launched in October 2021, DeepSIM is a super resolution module developed to enhance the imaging capabilities of high end microscope systems...

Renishaw, the pioneers in combining Raman spectroscopy with scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), have launched their latest product, the inLux SEM Raman interface. Adding the inLux interface to your SEM enables in situ Raman spectroscopy which provides highly specific chemical and structural characterisation to complement your SEM information. The inLux interface is compatible with SEMs from all major manufacturers and can be easily added to new and existing SEMs on site...

We all know the phrase ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. Well, in scientific paper publication, a single image is worth your entire reputation. Here Dr. Dror Kolodkin-Gal Ph.D., founder of automated image integrity detection software expert Proofiger Ltd, explains why researchers should focus on image integrity as much as content quality to streamline the publication process and protect their reputation...

Leica Microsystems, a leader in microscopy and scientific instrumentation, has released a new version of its AI-powered image analysis solution, Aivia. The new Aivia 11 features a new deep learning-based cell segmentation algorithm that offers advanced insight creation capabilities for all levels of users. Aivia 11 is based on the innovative Cellpose deep learning segmentation algorithm, which offers several pretrained models for the precise detection of cells from a wide range of image types....

JEOL, the global leader in the development of cutting-edge Electron Microscopes for materials characterization and analysis, introduces its latest Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS), the Gather-X. This new windowless EDS answers the need for higher sensitivity and low-energy X-Ray detection in the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). It can collect the entire EDS range produced from the IT800 series Field Emission SEMs including low-energy X-rays down to Lithium.

Working with flow cells, shear stress, adhesion assays? The ibidi pump system can help. The ibidi pump system, combined with ibidi polymer channel slides, provides defined shear stress over long term cell culture periods. All available direct from Thistle Scientific. The Ibidi Pump System is ideal for simulation of various physiological conditions in blood vessels - a pump system for the cultivation of, e.g. endothelial, cells under flow. Compatible with ibidi heating and incubation systems as well as a range of channel slides...

TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING a.s. announces the installation of the AMBER X focused ion beam-scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM) at the Institute for Factory Automation and Production Systems (FAPS) in Germany. The AMBER X offers a unique combination of plasma FIB with ultra-high resolution (UHR) field emission SEM for multiscale materials characterization. FAPS is using the FIB-SEM for research that will help to improve products used in a wide variety of industries...

Researchers at Swansea University have used a Linkam LTS420E-P stage to make temperature dependent measurements on organic photovoltaic (PV) cells, advancing our understanding of the PV cells that are the basis of solar power generation. Researchers at Swansea University, UK, have proven that it is possible to achieve near-unity charge generation quantum yields in organic solar cells...

Transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) have evolved throughout the years to offer ever greater resolution and magnification capabilities. However, for an instrument to work at its best, all external interferences that can affect the position of the electron beam – such as vibrations and stray magnetic fields – need to be removed. Researchers at Cataler Corporation have turned to Spicer Consulting to help them to optimise their equipment for investigations into non-homogeneous catalysts....

Ground-breaking technology unlocks label-free 3D and 4D live cell imaging on standard imaging plates for higher-throughput and automated screening applications. A novel optical microscope utilizing incoherent light to generate holographic images of unlabelled live cells is now available from Tomocube. Called HT-X1, the new microscope is ideally suited to higher-throughput and automated screening applications with its ability to image multi-well plate formats, large field-of-view, laser autofocus system, and very high performance 0.95NA objective...

CytoSMART Technologies, an Axion Bio company, announce the launch of a new Organoid Analysis Module for use with its flagship CytoSMART Omni live-cell imaging product line. The innovative software module, which incorporates next-generation machine learning capabilities, is designed to meet growing scientific demand from researchers and drug developers using complex three-dimensional (3D) in vitro models such as organoids, spheroids, and tumoroids to study disease mechanisms...

Prior Scientific, a manufacturer of microscopy solutions and precision optical and electromechanical equipment, announce the launch of the CS200 line of joysticks. These joysticks offer a simple, ergonomic, and cost-effective way to manually control your Prior XY stage and Z drive and replace the current PS3J100 joystick. Prior Scientific release the new CS200 series of joysticks and TS200 touchscreen display to control their ProScan and OptiScan...

Atik Cameras is thrilled to launch ChemiMOS 9.0. This 9-megapixel camera, with set point cooling of -20°C, has been optimised for long exposures. Hours of exposure time has previously only been available with CCD technology, but is now possible with CMOS technology thanks to the ChemiMOS zero-amp glow and low-noise design. The square format, 'K' grade sensor is guaranteed for continuous use, while the 3000 × 3000 resolution and 3.76 µm pixel size are perfect for multiple scientific applications...

To develop new drugs and vaccines, detailed knowledge about nature’s smallest biological building blocks – the biomolecules – is required. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, are now presenting a groundbreaking microscopy technique that allows proteins, DNA and other tiny biological particles to be studied in their natural state in a completely new way...

SPT Labtech ("SPT" or "The Company") a global leader in the design and development of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, announces its acquisition by EQT IX Fund ("EQT Private Equity"), a purpose-driven, global investment organization, from current owners Battery Ventures. The deal will underpin and accelerate SPT Labtech’s impressive trajectory of market growth and leadership in innovative product development...

Bruker Corporation displays its high-value scientific instrumentation, software and integrated solutions for applications in materials and energy research, biopharmaceuticals, applied markets, as well as life science and translational research at Analytica 2022. Frank H. Laukien, PhD, President and CEO of Bruker Corporation, commented: “Our differentiated high-value scientific instruments and solutions shown at Analytica 2022 demonstrate the diversity, flexibility and high performance that Bruker brings to the world of laboratory science....