JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, are happy to announce that registration is now open for the fifth international symposium on the applications of optical tweezers and related technologies in the life sciences
The symposium will be held on the 18th June 2013 in Berlin at the popular venue of the Palisa De/Umspannwerk Ost. This series of meetings continue to be highly regarded on the international life sciences meetings calendar with more than 100 scientists from around the world expected to come to Berlin to discuss their results and share scientific knowledge in a relaxed and informal atmosphere....
Read MoreNew SPOT Insight Gigabit Camera Brings Microscopy Presentations to LifeApr 5, 2013
SPOT Imaging Solutions, a leading manufacturer of scientific camera systems for microscopy, announces the launch of their new high speed SPOT Insight Gigabit Camera, with 4 MP resolution and a very large field of view that creates impressive live microscopy presentations for teaching and conferences
Designed for remarkable quality images, the SPOT Insight Gigabit Camera uses a Kodak 21.4 mm scientific CCD sensor. Cellular structures have never looked brighter or clearer. Fixed images can be captured in all common formats for easy addition to tumor board presentations or journal submissions. Low noise circuitry enables 14 frames per second live imaging with incredible clarity that captures attention....
Read MoreMalvernApr 4, 2013
Dr E. Neil Lewis, Chief Technology Officer at Malvern Instruments, was one of four invited speakers at The Twenty-Fourth James L. Waters Annual Symposium which took place at Pittcon 2013 in March and which this year celebrated the commercialization of chemical imaging
As pioneers in the field, Dr Lewis and his fellow speakers (Drs. Patrick J. Treado; Richard Crocombe; Joachim Koenen) discussed the development of chemical imaging and the scientific advances it has made possible, while exploring the current status of the technique and looking forward to what the future holds....
SciGene (Sunnyvale, CA) and BioDot, Inc. (Irvine, CA) have announced at the American College of Medical Genetics Meeting (ACMG) in Phoenix, AZ an agreement whereby BioDot would have exclusive rights to market and sell SciGene’s Little Dipper® Processor for FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) to cytogenetic labs worldwide
The SciGene instrument automates the processing of tissue and cell samples used in a variety of cytogenetic tests. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Together, BioDot and SciGene combine effectively to bring world-class automation solutions to the global cytogenetics market. Jim Stanchfield, Ph.D., President and CEO of SciGene commented, “We are very excited about our new relationship with BioDot which greatly enhances the delivery of our automation technology to customers around the globe.”...
Renowned industry experts to advise Definiens on clinical digital pathology market
Definiens, the global leader of image and data analysis solutions for quantitative digital pathology, today announced it has appointed an Advisory Board comprising renowned industry experts and visionaries in digital pathology. As part of its market expansion strategy, Definiens established the new Board to provide independent advice on trends and opportunities in tissue diagnostics and clinical digital pathology...
Olympus has expanded the scope of its most advanced IX83 inverted microscope frame, incorporating the scan^R 2.4 high content screening station for greater flexibility and increased scan speeds in a range of cell-based assays
The scan^R 2.4 high content screening station is the latest addition to the growing collection of microscopy systems based upon the new IX3 high-end inverted microscope frame. Thanks to its unique “open source” design concept, the IX3 is offering a completely modular and flexible approach to live cell imaging. Built around a swappable deck design, optical modules can be easily exchanged into the accessible infinite light path, moulding the IX3 microscope to the diverse requirements of the user. The updated Olympus scan^R 2.4 high content screening station can now be incorporated with the most advanced model of the IX3 range, the fully automated IX83, combining benefits of a modular frame design with increased scan speed...
Read MoreEuropean Patent Office Grants Patent for PAL-M Superresolution Technology Exclusively Licensed by Carl ZeissMar 29, 2013
The European Patent Office has issued a European Patent to Dr. Harald Hess and Dr. Eric Betzig for their invention of super-resolution Photo Activated Localization Microscopy (PAL-M)
Based on the same invention, several patents were issued in the years from 2009 to 2011 by the US Patent Office.The patent EP 1894010 B1, whose issue was announced on 27 February 2013, protects methods as well as devices for PAL-M. The basic idea of the invention is that only a low number of fluorescent dye molecules in a sample may be activated and excited to fluoresce at a time. This enables the physical position of these individual fluorescent molecules to be exactly determined to within a few nanometers....
Every forensic laboratory contains a number of optical and digital microscopes. This is one of the primary requirements when setting up a forensic laboratory to perform routine imaging tasks. In general, these optical devices are robust and easy to operate. However the demand for magnifications beyond the optical range (>1000x) is increasing as the features of interest become smaller. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) can go beyond the optical scale with very high magnifications and depth of focus....
Discover the new dimension of the FRITSCH particles measurement at the POWTECH 2013 – Hall 5 • Booth 5-362
The new FRITSCH ANALYSETTE 28 does not only measure the particle size but also supplies reliable statements about the particle shape, via Dynamic Image Analysis – fast, easy and individually adaptable to any specific task. This is ensured by the integrated high-performance camera with 5 megapixels, telecentric lenses as well as the provided comprehensive library with numerous shape parameters. This makes both models of the ANALYSETTE 28 the ideal measuring instruments for easy quality control in various areas of application – and is the fast alternative to sieving....
Quorum Technologies market-leading Q150 series coaters recently achieved yet another notable milestone when the 1,000th model was dispatched from its Ashford UK factory
“This significant landmark was achieved in only 32 months from the launch of the Q series and is a reflection of just how well the products has been received within the electron microscopy (EM) specimen preparation and thin film coating markets,” explained David Barnbrook, Managing Director at Quorum Technologies. “We are also pleased that our customers can currently benefit from fast delivery times, with the Q150 series typically available for dispatch within only one week of acceptance of purchase orders.”...
Read MorePIXELTEQ to Highlight Micro-Patterned Filter Solutions at Pittcon 2013 Mar 14, 2013
PIXELTEQ will demonstrate its micro-patterned optical filter solutions during Pittcon 2013. The company’s micro-patterning technology is used to create custom pixel-scale filter arrays on optics, wafers and active devices including photodiodes and camera sensors
New PixelSensor photodiodes feature integrated narrow-band detection across ultraviolet (UV), visible, and near infrared (NIR) – creating new opportunities for optical sensors by simplifying and shrinking the optical path for compact multispectral device design. Multispectral camera demos will highlight the benefits of imaging application-specific spectral bands at the show from March 18-21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center...
Read MoreOpen Source Microscope Concept presented at FOMMar 14, 2013
Olympus presents various systems based on the unique, flexible IX3 inverted microscope frame series. The systems will highlight easy-to-use adaptability of the new microscope concept from routine observation through to advanced imaging techniques
Olympus will exhibit their IX3 inverted microscope systems for live cell applications in booth 46-48 at the Focus on Microscopy 2013 (FOM) annual conference in Maastricht, Netherlands, 24th-27th of March. The new open source frame concept has been designed around an infinite light path made easily accessible with interchangeable optical modules that can be swapped in and out of the light path, enabling the creation of various distinct systems on one inverted microscope frame...
XEI Scientific Inc, maker of the popular EVACTRON® De-Contaminator™ Plasma Cleaning System for electron microscopes and other vacuum chambers, reports on the recent announcement that the company has been awarded a patent for its innovative TEM Wand™ technology
January 8th, 2013, was an important day in the history of XEI Scientific. The date marked the release of US Patent number 8,349,125 B2 entitled a "Cleaning Device for Transmission Electron Microscopes." The device described here is the XEI TEM Wand. It is being used to remove hydrocarbon contamination from the sample introduction and pole piece regions of TEMs. The Wand consists of a plasma cleaning device mounted on a hollow rod that replaces the specimen holder and is inserted into the instrument just as if a sample is being exchanged...
Read MoreMolecular Devices to attend Drug Discovery Innovations and Interact 2013Mar 13, 2013
Molecular Devices will be showcasing their ImageXpress® Micro XL, FLIPR® Calcium 6 assay kits and SpectraMax® i3 during Drug Discovery Innovations and Interact 2013
The SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Detection Platform is available as a stand-alone reader with three broad detection modes: luminescence, absorbance, and fluorescence. Users are then given the option to upgrade to additional applications and detection modes which expands the system's detection capability making it highly versatile, and able to offer application options far exceeding those of standard readers. Additional detection modules include cellular imaging with the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ Imaging Cytometer, and cartridges for Time-Resolved Fluorescence, Fluorescence Polarization, and AlphaScreen® assays...
Read MoreDefiniens and Advanced Cell Diagnostics Introduce RNAscope SpotStudio - Early Access Program StartedMar 12, 2013
Quantitative biomarker analysis advanced by alliance between Advanced Cell Diagnostics and Definiens, providers of breakthrough platform for in situ RNA biomarker detection and leading image analysis technology for digital pathology
Definiens and Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD) today unveiled the details of the RNAscope SpotStudio image analysis software to attendees at the Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference meeting in San Francisco, USA. The software has already been sold to a top pharmaceutical company and a leading academic medical center under an early access program. This advanced image analysis solution brings objective and accurate quantification to RNA in situ hybridization and enables a new generation of diagnostic applications based on single cell analysis. For the first time, gene expression can be measured quantitatively at single-cell resolution and interpreted by pathologists within histopathological context...
The compact, lightweight CM-10MP mini viewing cabinet is perfect for any type of life science application requiring high-contrast fluorescence analysis. It is also excellent for viewing TLC plates and for quality control inspection of PC boards
Weighing only 4 lbs. (1.8 kg), it can be conveniently carried from place to place. With its compact dimensions of 8.75W x 10L x 4.5"H (22.2W x 25.4L x 11.4 cm H), this space-saving unit can fit easily in cramped areas. The CM-10MP is made of molded, high-impact plastic for rugged durability. It features a contoured eyepiece with a built-in UV-absorbing window for safe viewing...
Speakers will discuss trends and opportunities in image and data analysis for digital pathology at Harvard Medical School in Boston
Definiens, the global leader of image and data analysis solutions for quantitative digital pathology, today announced it will host more than 20 distinguished speakers at the 4th International Definiens Symposium, featuring discussions on image and data analysis in digital pathology. The symposium will be held at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center on Harvard Medical School campus in Boston, MA on May 13-15, 2013...
When it comes to super-sensitivity and super-resolution, there’s no getting around the Leica TCS SP8 STED
The Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute (SNUH) in Korea offers super-sensitive and super-resolution imaging with the advanced high-end imaging system Leica TCS SP8 STED to its more than 400 researchers. For the wide range of applications from simple cell biology to reperfusion live experiments, the institute’s confocal microscopy core facility requires a high-performing system featuring the best possible sensitivity and super-resolution. The decision for the Leica TCS SP8 STED was made after a thorough comparison of various confocal systems in terms of technical design and imaging results...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their popular FDCS196 and DSC600 stages for cell microencapsulation and immunoisolation research at the University of South Carolina, USA
A group of scientists from the University of South Carolina (USC) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University are working on a jointly funded doctorial training programme, based at USC, investigating ways of using cell microencapsulation to protect cells from the undesired immune response known as immunoisolation. For this work, they have used Linkam's temperature stages, the FDCS196 and DSC600.
Read MoreNew Digital Controller from Physik InstrumenteMar 11, 2013
Thanks to its high output power, the digital single-channel controller E-709.CHG from PI (Physik Instrumente) provides highly dynamic and nanometer-precise operation of piezo-based stages with high stiffness and electrical capacitance
These positioning systems are mainly used in applications that require high throughput such as in microscopy. The digital technology contained within the controller increases its performance; digital control algorithms optimize the settling behavior and minimize linear deviation. Motion and servo-control parameters can easily be set with software commands...
Greiner Bio-One, a leading technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries, unveiled a new black 96 well cycloolefin microplate at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening¹ (SLAS) conference exhibition in Orlando, Florida
Especially developed for high-resolution microscopy, the ultra-low well base of SCREENSTAR enables high magnification microscopy of perimeter wells, even with a minimum working distance. Greiner Bio-One has expanded its microplate product portfolio with the introduction of a new black 96 well microplate that features a 190 micrometers ultra-clear film bottom. Manufactured entirely of cycloolefin, an innovative material with glass-like optical properties, SCREENSTAR facilitates outstanding image quality of well contents...
Easy to use, fast live images, brilliant results – microscope users achieve all of this and more with the new Leica MC120 HD and MC170 HD cameras. Leica Microsystems gets right to the heart of today's requirements for innovative image management and expands its extensive high-definition product range for industry and research
The new high-performance cameras provide high-speed, precise images in real time at a rate of up to 30 frames per second. They are directly connectable to an HD monitor as a stand-alone solution or to a computer via USB interface. While the 2.5 megapixel Leica MC120 HD is ideal for almost all microscopic applications, the Leica MC170 HD with a resolution of 5 megapixels is especially well-suited for acquiring the finest details at low magnifications. For fast documentation or hands-on training the user can record brilliant full HD movie clips as MP4. Images and movies are easily, cost-effectively stored with high quality onto a portable SD-card...
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The symposium will be held on the 18th June 2013 in Berlin at the popular venue of the Palisa De/Umspannwerk Ost. This series of meetings continue to be highly regarded on the international life sciences meetings calendar with more than 100 scientists from around the world expected to come to Berlin to discuss their results and share scientific knowledge in a relaxed and informal atmosphere....
Designed for remarkable quality images, the SPOT Insight Gigabit Camera uses a Kodak 21.4 mm scientific CCD sensor. Cellular structures have never looked brighter or clearer. Fixed images can be captured in all common formats for easy addition to tumor board presentations or journal submissions. Low noise circuitry enables 14 frames per second live imaging with incredible clarity that captures attention....
As pioneers in the field, Dr Lewis and his fellow speakers (Drs. Patrick J. Treado; Richard Crocombe; Joachim Koenen) discussed the development of chemical imaging and the scientific advances it has made possible, while exploring the current status of the technique and looking forward to what the future holds....
The SciGene instrument automates the processing of tissue and cell samples used in a variety of cytogenetic tests. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Together, BioDot and SciGene combine effectively to bring world-class automation solutions to the global cytogenetics market. Jim Stanchfield, Ph.D., President and CEO of SciGene commented, “We are very excited about our new relationship with BioDot which greatly enhances the delivery of our automation technology to customers around the globe.”...
Definiens, the global leader of image and data analysis solutions for quantitative digital pathology, today announced it has appointed an Advisory Board comprising renowned industry experts and visionaries in digital pathology. As part of its market expansion strategy, Definiens established the new Board to provide independent advice on trends and opportunities in tissue diagnostics and clinical digital pathology...
The scan^R 2.4 high content screening station is the latest addition to the growing collection of microscopy systems based upon the new IX3 high-end inverted microscope frame. Thanks to its unique “open source” design concept, the IX3 is offering a completely modular and flexible approach to live cell imaging. Built around a swappable deck design, optical modules can be easily exchanged into the accessible infinite light path, moulding the IX3 microscope to the diverse requirements of the user. The updated Olympus scan^R 2.4 high content screening station can now be incorporated with the most advanced model of the IX3 range, the fully automated IX83, combining benefits of a modular frame design with increased scan speed...
Based on the same invention, several patents were issued in the years from 2009 to 2011 by the US Patent Office.The patent EP 1894010 B1, whose issue was announced on 27 February 2013, protects methods as well as devices for PAL-M. The basic idea of the invention is that only a low number of fluorescent dye molecules in a sample may be activated and excited to fluoresce at a time. This enables the physical position of these individual fluorescent molecules to be exactly determined to within a few nanometers....
Every forensic laboratory contains a number of optical and digital microscopes. This is one of the primary requirements when setting up a forensic laboratory to perform routine imaging tasks. In general, these optical devices are robust and easy to operate. However the demand for magnifications beyond the optical range (>1000x) is increasing as the features of interest become smaller. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) can go beyond the optical scale with very high magnifications and depth of focus....
The new FRITSCH ANALYSETTE 28 does not only measure the particle size but also supplies reliable statements about the particle shape, via Dynamic Image Analysis – fast, easy and individually adaptable to any specific task. This is ensured by the integrated high-performance camera with 5 megapixels, telecentric lenses as well as the provided comprehensive library with numerous shape parameters. This makes both models of the ANALYSETTE 28 the ideal measuring instruments for easy quality control in various areas of application – and is the fast alternative to sieving....
“This significant landmark was achieved in only 32 months from the launch of the Q series and is a reflection of just how well the products has been received within the electron microscopy (EM) specimen preparation and thin film coating markets,” explained David Barnbrook, Managing Director at Quorum Technologies. “We are also pleased that our customers can currently benefit from fast delivery times, with the Q150 series typically available for dispatch within only one week of acceptance of purchase orders.”...
New PixelSensor photodiodes feature integrated narrow-band detection across ultraviolet (UV), visible, and near infrared (NIR) – creating new opportunities for optical sensors by simplifying and shrinking the optical path for compact multispectral device design. Multispectral camera demos will highlight the benefits of imaging application-specific spectral bands at the show from March 18-21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center...
Olympus will exhibit their IX3 inverted microscope systems for live cell applications in booth 46-48 at the Focus on Microscopy 2013 (FOM) annual conference in Maastricht, Netherlands, 24th-27th of March. The new open source frame concept has been designed around an infinite light path made easily accessible with interchangeable optical modules that can be swapped in and out of the light path, enabling the creation of various distinct systems on one inverted microscope frame...
January 8th, 2013, was an important day in the history of XEI Scientific. The date marked the release of US Patent number 8,349,125 B2 entitled a "Cleaning Device for Transmission Electron Microscopes." The device described here is the XEI TEM Wand. It is being used to remove hydrocarbon contamination from the sample introduction and pole piece regions of TEMs. The Wand consists of a plasma cleaning device mounted on a hollow rod that replaces the specimen holder and is inserted into the instrument just as if a sample is being exchanged...
The SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Detection Platform is available as a stand-alone reader with three broad detection modes: luminescence, absorbance, and fluorescence. Users are then given the option to upgrade to additional applications and detection modes which expands the system's detection capability making it highly versatile, and able to offer application options far exceeding those of standard readers. Additional detection modules include cellular imaging with the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ Imaging Cytometer, and cartridges for Time-Resolved Fluorescence, Fluorescence Polarization, and AlphaScreen® assays...
Weighing only 4 lbs. (1.8 kg), it can be conveniently carried from place to place. With its compact dimensions of 8.75W x 10L x 4.5"H (22.2W x 25.4L x 11.4 cm H), this space-saving unit can fit easily in cramped areas. The CM-10MP is made of molded, high-impact plastic for rugged durability. It features a contoured eyepiece with a built-in UV-absorbing window for safe viewing...
The Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute (SNUH) in Korea offers super-sensitive and super-resolution imaging with the advanced high-end imaging system Leica TCS SP8 STED to its more than 400 researchers. For the wide range of applications from simple cell biology to reperfusion live experiments, the institute’s confocal microscopy core facility requires a high-performing system featuring the best possible sensitivity and super-resolution. The decision for the Leica TCS SP8 STED was made after a thorough comparison of various confocal systems in terms of technical design and imaging results...
A group of scientists from the University of South Carolina (USC) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University are working on a jointly funded doctorial training programme, based at USC, investigating ways of using cell microencapsulation to protect cells from the undesired immune response known as immunoisolation. For this work, they have used Linkam's temperature stages, the FDCS196 and DSC600.
These positioning systems are mainly used in applications that require high throughput such as in microscopy. The digital technology contained within the controller increases its performance; digital control algorithms optimize the settling behavior and minimize linear deviation. Motion and servo-control parameters can easily be set with software commands...
Especially developed for high-resolution microscopy, the ultra-low well base of SCREENSTAR enables high magnification microscopy of perimeter wells, even with a minimum working distance. Greiner Bio-One has expanded its microplate product portfolio with the introduction of a new black 96 well microplate that features a 190 micrometers ultra-clear film bottom. Manufactured entirely of cycloolefin, an innovative material with glass-like optical properties, SCREENSTAR facilitates outstanding image quality of well contents...
The new high-performance cameras provide high-speed, precise images in real time at a rate of up to 30 frames per second. They are directly connectable to an HD monitor as a stand-alone solution or to a computer via USB interface. While the 2.5 megapixel Leica MC120 HD is ideal for almost all microscopic applications, the Leica MC170 HD with a resolution of 5 megapixels is especially well-suited for acquiring the finest details at low magnifications. For fast documentation or hands-on training the user can record brilliant full HD movie clips as MP4. Images and movies are easily, cost-effectively stored with high quality onto a portable SD-card...