New application laboratories, sales and service offices and customer facilities
The UK manufacturing and sales divisions of Carl Zeiss have cemented their roots in Cambridge with an expansion of their existing production site and the construction of new application laboratories, sales and service offices and customer facilities. Coldhams Lane in Cambridge has been home to Carl Zeiss Microscopy Ltd for some years. Due to the sustained growth in international orders, the business has acquired neighbouring premises in order to increase production of their scanning electron microscopes, including EVO, ∑IGMA and process specific tools...
Read MoreMolecular Devices Introduces SpectraMax i3 Multi-Mode Microplate Detection Platform with SpectraMax MiniMax Imaging CytometerFeb 28, 2013
Molecular Devices®, market leader in microplate reader technology for over 25 years, has announced the launch of its SpectraMax® i3 Multi-Mode Detection Platform
The system is available as a stand-alone reader with the option for users to upgrade to additional applications and detection modes such as cellular imaging with the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ Imaging Cytometer, and cartridges for Time-Resolved Fluorescence, Fluorescence Polarization, and AlphaScreen® assays. The highly sensitive instrument accommodates the budget and throughput needs of both small and large laboratories alike...
The rapid introduction of nanostructured materials continues to drive nanoscale characterization techniques to provide timely, accurate, easy to use analysis methods. Anasys designs breakthrough, award-winning products that measure nanoscale material properties while providing high quality AFM imaging
This family of instrumentation includes the nano-TA™ which provides nanoscale thermal property measurements and the nanoIR™ platform which has pushed the barriers of the field of nanoscale IR measurement to new levels of resolution. User-feedback has led to a number of new capabilities being added to systems bringing greater benefit in terms of resolution and instrument performance...
Read MorePIXELTEQ Takes Spectral Sensing and Imaging MainstreamFeb 20, 2013
New source for OEM multispectral device development and manufacture
Ocean Thin Films announces its new PIXELTEQ™ spectral sensing and imaging solutions focused on creating innovative multispectral devices for aerospace, biomedical, industrial, laboratory and security applications.The patented technology behind PIXELTEQ is an exclusive micro-patterned optical coating coupled with electro-optical integration expertise to deliver high-performance OEM multispectral cameras, sensors and optical coatings...
Agar Scientific, a leading supplier of microscopy accessories and consumables, announces that Kleindiek Nanotechnik's micro-manipulation, nano-positioning and probing tools are now available for use in most benchtop scanning electron microscopes
Agar Scientific have been serving microscopists with the supply of accessories and consumables for more than forty years. Together with Kleindiek Nanotechnik, Agar supplies a range of micro-manipulation, nano-positioning and probing systems for users in academic research and industry. The latest development is the introduction of Kleindiek's micromanipulators and prober shuttles for use with benchtop SEMs...
Read MorePie Medical Imaging releases IVUS/OCT analysis softwareFeb 20, 2013
Pie Medical Imaging BV releases CAAS IntraVascular, the software solution for analysis of IVUS and OCT data in a clinical setting
Pie Medical Imaging (PMI) expands its wide range of innovative cardiovascular quantification and visualization software with CAAS IntraVascular. PMI developed this solution to respond to the growing demand for intravascular image analysis solution and designed it to optimize the clinical workflow. This product facilitates fast data transfer from the console or PACS, a quick and reliable analysis and ‘on the fly’ reporting...
On 6 February 2013, the Microscopy business group of Carl Zeiss received second prize in the 2013 CLEAN! Fraunhofer Cleanliness Technology Award for its Correlative Particle Analyzer (CAPA). The judges of the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation (IPA) honored the three award winners on day two of the Cleanroom Lounge trade fair in Karlsruhe. "By bridging scanning electron and light microscopy, Correlative Particle Analyzer is revolutionizing cleanliness technology," said the Fraunhofer Institute commenting on its success....
Read MoreVivid scientific research at the University of Silesia, PolandFeb 18, 2013
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of the popular THMSG600 stage for birefringence research at the University of Silesia, Poland
Birefringence, a property of a crystalline material describes how within the material there are two distinct indices of refraction. This feature is associated with uniaxial crystals (hexagonal, tetragonal, and trigonal systems). This can be described as the optic axis running along the x-axis of the crystal and the o-wave perpendicular to the x-axis. Birefringent materials are used to create polarising filters or interference colours. Some familiar birefringent materials include tourmaline, calcite, quartz, ice, and barium titanate (BaTiO3)...
Read MoreMicroscope enhancement for fluorescence spectrometersFeb 14, 2013
The addition of a combined microscope and imaging camera to Edinburgh Photonics’ FLS980 and FLS920 ranges of photoluminecence spectrometers further enhances the capabilities of these powerful instruments
The microscope-camera combination allows measurement of specific points within a sample and for imaging with monochromatic excitation/illumination. Either upright or inverted microscopes from leading microscope manufacturers can be coupled to the spectrometers via optical fibres. Imaging is possible with widefield excitation or in spot mode with approximately 1um spatial resolution. Cameras are available for both visible and NIR regions up to 1700nm, and all microscopes and cameras can be retrofitted to the spectrometers...
Malvern Instruments’ new series of web-based Imaging Masterclasses kicks off on 26 February 2013 with an introduction to imaging for particle characterization
The series will then continue through the year and will cover a broad range of imaging topics. Alongside this will run the laser diffraction Masterclass series which will discuss subjects including wet method development, dry method development, optical property selection and specification setting...
Swedish-French scientist in the field of attosecond physics honored
The winner of this year's Carl Zeiss Research Award, one of the most renowned honors in optics, goes to Professor Anne L’Huillier from Lund University in Sweden. L’Huillier is being honored for her pioneering work in the field of high harmonic generation which has laid the foundation for the generation of attosecond impulses and enabled key advances in attosecond physics."Professor L’Huillier not only described the theory of attosecond technology, but also verified it experimentally”, stated the jury in announcing its decision. Her works enables further development and application of this technology...
Arrangements for the 2013 annual Photonex London Roadshow are well under way to include a conference, photonics tutorials and an exhibition of 25 companies
Following on from the success of the inaugural event, Xmark Media is organising the second Photonics Technology Roadshow at University College London. Once more, visitors will be able to attend a free conference and visit an exhibition from 25 leading suppliers of photonics technologies. Continuing the goal to visit a different London university each year, UCL is this year's host and is embracing the opportunity by becoming fully involved with the event planning to make it a success for all attendees...
Read MoreSyngene Launches PXi Touch Range of Versatile Image Analysis SystemsJan 28, 2013
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions today announced the introduction of the new PXi Touch range of high resolution, multi-application image analysis systems
These easy-to-use systems are ideal for scientists wanting a rapid touch screen driven method of accurately imaging chemiluminescent and fluorescent blots, as well as 1-D and 2-D gels stained with any type of visible or fluorescent dye.The PXi Touch comes as a compact, ready to use unit with a built in touch screen and processor. Each PXi Touch features a camera with a large fixed aperture lens, which enables scientists to quickly capture images of even the faintest bands or spots, without having to spend time and effort learning how to adjust the camera’s settings...
NanoSight reports on how Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis, NTA, is used in the work of Dr Ilya Kurochkin of Lomonosov Moscow State University in the development of new bioanalytical systems for environmental and biomedical monitoring
Ilya Kurochkin is Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Postgenomic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the Lomonsov Moscow State University. His research requires characterization of size distribution, concentration and to identify the presence of certain epitopes in two areas: exosomes for the prediction of adverse outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure and for the characterization of gold, silver and metal oxide nanoparticles in the development of new electrochemical biosensors and nanobioanalytical systems based on nanoplasmonic structures...
Read MoreStage Top Incubator System Designed to Control Temperature, Humidity and CO2/O2 Gas ConcentrationJan 24, 2013
Warner Instruments is pleased to introduce the Okolab Bold Line Stage Top Incubator system for Live-Cell Imaging
Features Include
Ideal for longitudinal studies of cell cultures
Easy to use touch screen interface
Superior performance with tremendous operational flexibility
A new lightweight, portable gel documentation system which enables visualisation of real-time size fractionation of nucleic acids has been introduced by electrophoresis specialists CLEAVER SCIENTIFIC LTD (CSL)
The RunDOC gel documentation system is designed exclusively for use with CSL’s innovative runVIEW system and comprises a darkroom hood and a 10 megapixel digital camera to capture images of nucleic acids gels stained with EtBr, SYBR and runSAFE. RunDOC is designed to be placed directly over the RVMSCHOICE gel tank located on the runVIEW base unit, which includes an ...
Read MoreSPOT Pursuit USB Fluorescence Camera Makes Live Cell Imaging EasierJan 21, 2013
SPOT Imaging Solutions, a leading manufacturer of scientific digital cameras for microscopy, has released the ultra-sensitive SPOT Pursuit USB digital camera
The SPOT Pursuit camera combines superb image quality with excellent temporal resolution for rapid time-lapse recordings, allowing researchers to document live cells and photobleaching fluorescence specimens with ease. The camera is equipped with a high quantum efficiency CCD sensor and Peltier cooling, which makes it a suitable solution for a range of applications, from simple fluorescence documentation to the demanding process of live cell imaging and ratiometric experiments...
At this year's annual meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology in San Francisco, USA, the Microscopy business group of Carl Zeiss presented a new Digital Slide Scanner. The Axio Scan.Z1 is an automated microscope system which allows researchers to digitalize fixed tissue sections and cytologic specimens in brightfield and fluorescence
Rapid technological advances will highlight the need for skilled technicians and physicians
In addition to oncology and cardiology, the next big field of clinical application for molecular imaging will be neurology. This expanding user base is expected to boost revenues for the European molecular imaging market. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, European Molecular Imaging Markets, finds that the markets earned revenues of $276.0 million in 2011 and estimates this to reach $388.4 million in 2018. The research covers positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and planar segments...
Read MoreXEI Scientific reports on how RJ Lee Group has applied Evactron plasma technology for specimen cleaningJan 15, 2013
XEI Scientific Inc, maker of the popular EVACTRON® De-Contaminator™ Plasma Cleaning System for electron microscopes and other vacuum chambers, reports on how leading contract materials characterization laboratory, RJ Lee Group, Inc., have used an Evactron® specimen cleaning chamber to clean samples ahead of analysis in electron microscopes
Linkam Scientific Instruments have been chosen as suppliers of a TST350 stage for the Complex Fluids and Polymer Engineering Division, National Chemical Laboratory, India to study the mechanical properties of dimethyl dibenzylidene sorbitol (DMDBS)
Polypropylene (PP) is a common, commercial engineering plastic that is tough, flexible and can be manufactured via extrusion film casting (EFC). It is highly versatile and can be tailored to specific applications during manufacture. Despite this, how synthesis and processing affect the physical properties of the material is unclear. As a result, scientists are continuing to study this popular material. Most commercial PP is isotactic with all methyl groups orientated on the same side of the backbone of the polymer chain. This orientation of the methyl groups within the polymer relative to each other directly influences the ability of the polymer to form crystals....
Read MoreTTP Labtech Launches acumen hci for Rapid Multiplexed ImagingJan 11, 2013
High throughput meets high content imaging for cell-based primary screening
TTP Labtech has announced the release of the acumen® hci (high content imaging) system, developed for researchers who are looking to increase the productivity of their high throughput imaging. Replacing the acumen eX3, the new acumen hci is the fastest imager on the market for multiplex assays in up to 1536-well plates, and the new open-source image format means users have complete flexibility to analyse images on their existing analysis software if required. Together with whole-well imaging, these features make the acumen hci ideal for identifying “hit” wells in cell-based screens. The new system will be premiered at SLAS 2013...
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The UK manufacturing and sales divisions of Carl Zeiss have cemented their roots in Cambridge with an expansion of their existing production site and the construction of new application laboratories, sales and service offices and customer facilities. Coldhams Lane in Cambridge has been home to Carl Zeiss Microscopy Ltd for some years. Due to the sustained growth in international orders, the business has acquired neighbouring premises in order to increase production of their scanning electron microscopes, including EVO, ∑IGMA and process specific tools...
The system is available as a stand-alone reader with the option for users to upgrade to additional applications and detection modes such as cellular imaging with the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ Imaging Cytometer, and cartridges for Time-Resolved Fluorescence, Fluorescence Polarization, and AlphaScreen® assays. The highly sensitive instrument accommodates the budget and throughput needs of both small and large laboratories alike...
This family of instrumentation includes the nano-TA™ which provides nanoscale thermal property measurements and the nanoIR™ platform which has pushed the barriers of the field of nanoscale IR measurement to new levels of resolution. User-feedback has led to a number of new capabilities being added to systems bringing greater benefit in terms of resolution and instrument performance...
Ocean Thin Films announces its new PIXELTEQ™ spectral sensing and imaging solutions focused on creating innovative multispectral devices for aerospace, biomedical, industrial, laboratory and security applications.The patented technology behind PIXELTEQ is an exclusive micro-patterned optical coating coupled with electro-optical integration expertise to deliver high-performance OEM multispectral cameras, sensors and optical coatings...
Agar Scientific have been serving microscopists with the supply of accessories and consumables for more than forty years. Together with Kleindiek Nanotechnik, Agar supplies a range of micro-manipulation, nano-positioning and probing systems for users in academic research and industry. The latest development is the introduction of Kleindiek's micromanipulators and prober shuttles for use with benchtop SEMs...
Pie Medical Imaging (PMI) expands its wide range of innovative cardiovascular quantification and visualization software with CAAS IntraVascular. PMI developed this solution to respond to the growing demand for intravascular image analysis solution and designed it to optimize the clinical workflow. This product facilitates fast data transfer from the console or PACS, a quick and reliable analysis and ‘on the fly’ reporting...
On 6 February 2013, the Microscopy business group of Carl Zeiss received second prize in the 2013 CLEAN! Fraunhofer Cleanliness Technology Award for its Correlative Particle Analyzer (CAPA). The judges of the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation (IPA) honored the three award winners on day two of the Cleanroom Lounge trade fair in Karlsruhe. "By bridging scanning electron and light microscopy, Correlative Particle Analyzer is revolutionizing cleanliness technology," said the Fraunhofer Institute commenting on its success....
Birefringence, a property of a crystalline material describes how within the material there are two distinct indices of refraction. This feature is associated with uniaxial crystals (hexagonal, tetragonal, and trigonal systems). This can be described as the optic axis running along the x-axis of the crystal and the o-wave perpendicular to the x-axis. Birefringent materials are used to create polarising filters or interference colours. Some familiar birefringent materials include tourmaline, calcite, quartz, ice, and barium titanate (BaTiO3)...
The winner of this year's Carl Zeiss Research Award, one of the most renowned honors in optics, goes to Professor Anne L’Huillier from Lund University in Sweden. L’Huillier is being honored for her pioneering work in the field of high harmonic generation which has laid the foundation for the generation of attosecond impulses and enabled key advances in attosecond physics."Professor L’Huillier not only described the theory of attosecond technology, but also verified it experimentally”, stated the jury in announcing its decision. Her works enables further development and application of this technology...
Following on from the success of the inaugural event, Xmark Media is organising the second Photonics Technology Roadshow at University College London. Once more, visitors will be able to attend a free conference and visit an exhibition from 25 leading suppliers of photonics technologies. Continuing the goal to visit a different London university each year, UCL is this year's host and is embracing the opportunity by becoming fully involved with the event planning to make it a success for all attendees...
These easy-to-use systems are ideal for scientists wanting a rapid touch screen driven method of accurately imaging chemiluminescent and fluorescent blots, as well as 1-D and 2-D gels stained with any type of visible or fluorescent dye.The PXi Touch comes as a compact, ready to use unit with a built in touch screen and processor. Each PXi Touch features a camera with a large fixed aperture lens, which enables scientists to quickly capture images of even the faintest bands or spots, without having to spend time and effort learning how to adjust the camera’s settings...
In addition to oncology and cardiology, the next big field of clinical application for molecular imaging will be neurology. This expanding user base is expected to boost revenues for the European molecular imaging market. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, European Molecular Imaging Markets, finds that the markets earned revenues of $276.0 million in 2011 and estimates this to reach $388.4 million in 2018. The research covers positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and planar segments...
RJ Lee Group, Inc. is a materials characterization laboratory and industrial forensics consulting firm employing more than 300 scientists, engineers, technicians and support staff at locations in multiple locations across the USA. The firm specializes in scientific support of four areas of interest: analytical laboratory testing, industrial forensics consultation and support, litigation support, and systems reliability tools for engine health....
