A set of 13 sixteenth century Italian wind instruments has been brought back to life thanks to the unique skills of specialist Swiss restorers and the high sensitivity and dynamic range of the Andor iKon-L CCD camera.
The resulting intensely-detailed 3D models of the composite wood, metal and leather structures provided valuable information about the construction methods of the original instrument makers and were used to guide their restoration in Basel, Switzerland.....
Thermo Scientific Quattro ESEM allows materials science researchers to study nanoscale structure in almost any material under a range of environmental conditions
The ability of scientists to study samples at the nanometer scale and in natural conditions and environments is critical to the discovery and development of new materials and products. The new Thermo Scientific Quattro field-emission environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM) is designed for versatility, enabling scientists to perform high-resolution imaging...
New Thermo Scientific Krios G3i raises bar for performance, automation and time-to-results
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has extended its leadership in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) with the introduction of two new instruments: the Thermo Scientific Krios G3i and the Thermo Scientific Glacios cryo-transmission electron microscopes (cryo-TEMs).
Read MoreHigh Performance Ultra Fast Framing CamerasSep 8, 2017
The SIM series of Ultra Fast Framing cameras from Specialised Imaging offer the ultimate in ultra-high speed imaging performance enabling scientists and engineers to extend the boundaries of their research and development.
Capable of capturing up to 16 images at 1 billion frames per second, SIM ultra fast framing cameras are able to capture visual data from even the most transient of phenomena. The proprietary optical design of SIM cameras delivers this unmatched performance....
New compact S/TEM can be configured to meet specific imaging and analytical requirements for materials characterization in research laboratories
Research laboratories can now address a wide range of high-end material characterization applications using the latest innovation from the Talos product line. The new Thermo Scientific Talos F200i is a high-performance, compact scanning transmission electron microscope (S/TEM) that can be customized to meet customers’ imaging and analytical requirements.....
New Thermo Scientific Aquilos FIB/SEM protects sample integrity and enhances productivity for cryo-electron tomography workflow
The new Thermo Scientific Aquilos is the first commercial cryo-DualBeam (focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope) system dedicated to the preparation of frozen, thin lamella samples from biological specimens for high-resolution tomographic imaging in a cryo-transmission electron microscope (cryo-TEM)....
New Thermo Scientific Aquilos FIB/SEM protects sample integrity and enhances productivity for cryo-electron tomography workflow
The new Thermo Scientific Aquilos is the first commercial cryo-DualBeam (focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope) system dedicated to the preparation of frozen, thin lamella samples from biological specimens for high-resolution tomographic imaging in a cryo-transmission electron microscope (cryo-TEM)....
NanoTechnology Solutions (NTS) has signed an agreement with EXpressLO LLC for distributing the complete range of Focused Ion Beam (FIB) ex situ lift out and micromanipulation solutions in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
EXpressLO LLC is a globally-recognised expert and the leading provider of specimen preparation solutions for FIB. Founder and President of EXpressLO LLC, Dr. Lucille A. Giannuzzi holds several patents from the US Patent Trademark Office for unique FIB specimen carrier support designs and methods (8740209 and 8789826)....
Deben reports on how the School of Materials at the University of Manchester is using a Deben mechanical stage for the characterisation of the structure and behaviour at the micro- and nano- scale relates to that of bulk materials.
The School of Materials at the University of Manchester is the largest school of its kind in Europe. It has arguably one of the highest research levels of any university for materials activity in the UK, with 80% of their research rated as being internationally excellent or world leading in quality.....
MR Solutions’ 9.4T dry magnet MRI system is around seven times lighter
When it comes to choosing a preclinical MRI imaging system there is no need to compromise – MR Solutions’ 9.4T cryogen free, or dry magnet system provides state of the art high resolution imaging within a compact footprint....
Olympus is celebrating art in science with a competition to find the best light microscopy images taken in the EMEA region this year.
For the chance to win a microscope, applicants can simply submit their best life science light microscopy images taken with Olympus equipment to the campaign website. Olympus’ Image of the Year European Life Science Light Microscopy Award recognizes the very best in life science imaging....
Join Physik Instrumente (PI) on stand S18 to explore the world of ultra-precision motion, positioning and control.
As the leading manufacturer of nanopositioning systems, PI will be highlighting the capabilities and simplicity of its systems, with demonstrations of piezo tip/tilt mirrors for pinpoint optical laser accuracy and a chance to view a microscopy stage set-up with the PIFOC®
The Program Committee is pleased to announce that the 2014 Nobel Laureate, Stefan Hell, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg, will deliver the Plenary Lecture at Pittcon 2018....
Specialised Imaging announces the new SIL-3 range of high resolution, high gain gated image intensifier systems designed to improve the sensitivity of high-speed video and image converter cameras in applications including life science microscopy, combustion research, machine vision and luminescence studies.
Extensive triggering facilities allow the SIL-3 to be readily interfaced to most manufacturers high-speed cameras, and in particular to high-speed video systems. Constructed around high gain microchannel plate image intensifiers, these units provide a wide range of sensitivity, gain and resolution....
The world leader in benchtop SEM launches a new generation instrument offering more advanced electron microscope capabilities with incredible ease of use.
Quorum Technologies, market and technology leaders in electron microscopy coating and cryogenic preparation products, report on the reliability and repeatability of metal film deposition thickness achieved by the Q150T S coater is so important to the Nanoscale & Microscale Research Centre at the University of Nottingham.
Dr Elisabeth (Beth) Steer is Specimen Preparation Technician at the Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, (NMRC), in the Faculty of Science at the University of Nottingham. The Centre is a cross-faculty hub providing facilities and expertise for research across the engineering, physical and life sciences....
FLIR Systems has published a technical article that discusses the benefits of next-generation ROIC and detector material technologies and how they are pushing the boundaries on high-speed thermal imaging of ballistic testing.
For many years, high-speed visible cameras offered the ability to stop motion on fast-moving objects and provided unique insight through slow-motion playback for high-speed applications such as ballistics, munitions and tracking applications....
Quorum Technologies, market and technology leaders in electron microscopy coating and cryogenic preparation products, talk about how the Blackett Laboratory of the Physics Department at Imperial College chose the Q150T coater to deposit metals to make plasmonic devices in a fast prototyping and development process.
Dr Avi Braun is a Research Associate in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics at Imperial College, London. Located in the Blackett Laboratory, Dr Braun joined the Quantum photovoltaic group in December 2013 as an Imperial College Junior Research Fellow....
Olympus’ new BX53 microscope with True Color LED provides bright, sharp images with excellent color rendering performance equivalent to halogen lamps.
The long-life LED light source is brighter and more uniform than a 100-watt halogen bulb – matching every contrast method and providing bright images to multi-head discussion systems for up to 26 people....
The excellent performance in a wide range of applications offers a serious alternative to floor model SEMs
Phenom-World, the leading global supplier of desktop scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), today introduced its 5th generation Phenom Pro and ProX SEMs. The systems’ enhanced imaging performance, 20 percent resolution improvement, larger choice of detectors and new software significantly widen their application range, while still maintaining the ease-of-use that Phenom-World’s SEMs are known for.....
BioTek Instruments’ Gen5™ Microplate Reader and Imager Software was awarded a SelectScience® Silver “Seal of Quality”
The seal was awarded for Gen5 having consistently received the highest review ratings by the more than 80 users who have reviewed the software to date. Gen5 Microplate Reader and Imager Software integrates with all of BioTek’s imaging and detection systems....
A group of UK scientists led by the University of Dundee have demonstrated how aggregating image data from laboratories all around the world has the potential to revolutionise scientific research.
A team headed by Professor Jason Swedlow in the University’s School of Life Sciences has built the Image Data Resource (IDR), a public database that collects and integrates imaging data related to experiments published in leading scientific journals. This means that ‘Big Data’ from imaging experiments conducted by scientists all over the world that were previously too large and difficult to share are now publicly available...
The resulting intensely-detailed 3D models of the composite wood, metal and leather structures provided valuable information about the construction methods of the original instrument makers and were used to guide their restoration in Basel, Switzerland.....
The ability of scientists to study samples at the nanometer scale and in natural conditions and environments is critical to the discovery and development of new materials and products. The new Thermo Scientific Quattro field-emission environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM) is designed for versatility, enabling scientists to perform high-resolution imaging...
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has extended its leadership in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) with the introduction of two new instruments: the Thermo Scientific Krios G3i and the Thermo Scientific Glacios cryo-transmission electron microscopes (cryo-TEMs).
Capable of capturing up to 16 images at 1 billion frames per second, SIM ultra fast framing cameras are able to capture visual data from even the most transient of phenomena. The proprietary optical design of SIM cameras delivers this unmatched performance....
The new Thermo Scientific Aquilos is the first commercial cryo-DualBeam (focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope) system dedicated to the preparation of frozen, thin lamella samples from biological specimens for high-resolution tomographic imaging in a cryo-transmission electron microscope (cryo-TEM)....
EXpressLO LLC is a globally-recognised expert and the leading provider of specimen preparation solutions for FIB. Founder and President of EXpressLO LLC, Dr. Lucille A. Giannuzzi holds several patents from the US Patent Trademark Office for unique FIB specimen carrier support designs and methods (8740209 and 8789826)....
The School of Materials at the University of Manchester is the largest school of its kind in Europe. It has arguably one of the highest research levels of any university for materials activity in the UK, with 80% of their research rated as being internationally excellent or world leading in quality.....
When it comes to choosing a preclinical MRI imaging system there is no need to compromise – MR Solutions’ 9.4T cryogen free, or dry magnet system provides state of the art high resolution imaging within a compact footprint....
For the chance to win a microscope, applicants can simply submit their best life science light microscopy images taken with Olympus equipment to the campaign website. Olympus’ Image of the Year European Life Science Light Microscopy Award recognizes the very best in life science imaging....
As the leading manufacturer of nanopositioning systems, PI will be highlighting the capabilities and simplicity of its systems, with demonstrations of piezo tip/tilt mirrors for pinpoint optical laser accuracy and a chance to view a microscopy stage set-up with the PIFOC®
The Program Committee is pleased to announce that the 2014 Nobel Laureate, Stefan Hell, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg, will deliver the Plenary Lecture at Pittcon 2018....
Extensive triggering facilities allow the SIL-3 to be readily interfaced to most manufacturers high-speed cameras, and in particular to high-speed video systems. Constructed around high gain microchannel plate image intensifiers, these units provide a wide range of sensitivity, gain and resolution....
In 2005 Hitachi introduced the first commercial benchtop SEM, where high quality electron microscopy could be achieved quickly and easily by any operator. The concept was rapidly adopted by industry and academia for a wide range of fields including failure analysis, quality control, materials science and life science research, with over 3700 instruments in use....
Dr Elisabeth (Beth) Steer is Specimen Preparation Technician at the Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, (NMRC), in the Faculty of Science at the University of Nottingham. The Centre is a cross-faculty hub providing facilities and expertise for research across the engineering, physical and life sciences....
For many years, high-speed visible cameras offered the ability to stop motion on fast-moving objects and provided unique insight through slow-motion playback for high-speed applications such as ballistics, munitions and tracking applications....
Dr Avi Braun is a Research Associate in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics at Imperial College, London. Located in the Blackett Laboratory, Dr Braun joined the Quantum photovoltaic group in December 2013 as an Imperial College Junior Research Fellow....
The long-life LED light source is brighter and more uniform than a 100-watt halogen bulb – matching every contrast method and providing bright images to multi-head discussion systems for up to 26 people....
Phenom-World, the leading global supplier of desktop scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), today introduced its 5th generation Phenom Pro and ProX SEMs. The systems’ enhanced imaging performance, 20 percent resolution improvement, larger choice of detectors and new software significantly widen their application range, while still maintaining the ease-of-use that Phenom-World’s SEMs are known for.....
The seal was awarded for Gen5 having consistently received the highest review ratings by the more than 80 users who have reviewed the software to date. Gen5 Microplate Reader and Imager Software integrates with all of BioTek’s imaging and detection systems....
A team headed by Professor Jason Swedlow in the University’s School of Life Sciences has built the Image Data Resource (IDR), a public database that collects and integrates imaging data related to experiments published in leading scientific journals. This means that ‘Big Data’ from imaging experiments conducted by scientists all over the world that were previously too large and difficult to share are now publicly available...