MICROSCOPES, IMAGING AND LASERS
Digital High-Speed Cameras
June 14, 2013 8:34 am | Vision Research | Product Releases | CommentsVision Research has expanded its line of Phantom Miro cameras to include a ruggedized body style. The Phantom Miro R-Series is targeted at applications in harsh environments where the camera must survive high shock and vibration, as well as a range of operating temperatures.
LISTED UNDER: Digital and High Resolution | High Speed | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Z-axis Elevator Stage
June 13, 2013 8:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsPiezosystem jena has introduced the PZ 300 piezoelectric actuator-based z-axis elevator stage for standard and inverted microscopes. The monolithic stage design is free of mechanical play and offers a travel range of up to 300 microns with a step resolution of ±2.5 nm.
LISTED UNDER: Stages | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Cooled Thermal Imaging Cameras
June 12, 2013 12:08 pm | Product Releases | CommentsFLIR Systems has introduced a new range of thermal imaging cameras optimized for industrial R&D applications. FLIR A3500sc/A6500sc series thermal imaging cameras incorporate a cooled 3 to 5 micron MW-IR detector. Achieving a high thermal sensitivity of <25 mK, the cameras are able to capture fine image details and temperature difference information.
LISTED UNDER: IR | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
CMOS-based X-ray Camera Models
June 12, 2013 11:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsTeledyne DALSA has introduced two new models—Shad-o-Box 512 HS and Shad-o-Box 1024 HS—in its Shad-o-Box x-ray detector product line. The models feature active areas of 10.4 by 6.9 cm (768 by 512 pixels) and 10.4 by 13.9 cm (768 by 1024 pixels), respectively. Both models use a 135 µm pixel size.
LISTED UNDER: X-ray Cameras | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Full-Wafer DualBeam Analysis System
June 6, 2013 7:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsFEI Co. has introduced the Helios NanoLab 1200AT, the newest generation of its full-wafer DualBeam analysis systems. The addition of an optional automated FOUP (front opening universal pod) loader allows location of the Helios NanoLab 1200AT system inside the semiconductor wafer fab.
LISTED UNDER: SEM | Metrology
Imaging Software
May 31, 2013 9:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsCarl Zeiss Microscopy LLC has expanded its ZEN software to drive all Zeiss light microscope systems. Originally designed for confocal laser scanning microscopes, the expansion allows users to experience one identical software interface for all their microscopy experiments. The software comes in three packages: ZEN pro, ZEN lite, and ZEN desk module.
LISTED UNDER: Image Analysis and Image Processing Software | Other Microscope Supplies | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Optical Gas Imaging Camera
May 29, 2013 11:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsFLIR Systems has announced that its FLIR GF320 optical gas imaging (OGI) camera offers a solution for non-invasive monitoring of leaks from biogas storage tanks. Optical gas imaging using the FLIR GF320 allows users to rapidly scan a broad area and monitor areas difficult to reach with contact measurement tools.
LISTED UNDER: Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Laser Scanner for Field Detection Applications
May 29, 2013 11:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsSICK has introduced the TiM310 field-detection laser scanner for anticollision and presence detection. The TiM310 is an industrial-grade laser scanner that is enclosed in a compact aluminum housing with an IP 65 enclosure rating.
LISTED UNDER: Other Laser Systems | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Flat Top Microscope Stage
May 21, 2013 9:09 am | Product Releases | CommentsPrior Scientific has introduced the H101 flat top stage, a motorized, high-precision microscope stage for upright microscopes. The design of the H101 incorporates a flat top plate, eliminating obstacles to objective rotation.
LISTED UNDER: Stages | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Motorized XY Microscope Stage
May 17, 2013 9:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsZaber Technologies has introduced a new motorized xy microscope stage designed to replace manual stages on upright and inverted microscopes. The ASR microscope stage can be used with many common microscopes such as Leica, Nikon, Olympus, and Zeiss, or for standalone operation as scanning stages.
LISTED UNDER: Stages | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Lasers for Life Science Applications
May 17, 2013 9:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsA new series of Sapphire lasers from Coherent Inc. at 594 nm are suitable for fluorescence-based applications in life sciences. Based on Coherent’s optically pumped semiconductor laser (OPSL) technology, these Sapphire 594 lasers offer high performance, reliability, and efficiency.
LISTED UNDER: Lasers, Titanium, Sapphire | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
AFM/Raman Spectroscopy System
May 15, 2013 9:23 am | Agilent Technologies Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. has introduced a high-performance AFM/Raman system for life science and materials science applications. The systems integrates the Agilent 600ILM AFM (atomic force microscope) and a Horiba XploRA INV (inverted Raman microscope).
LISTED UNDER: Atomic Force | Raman | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
High-Resolution Stereomicroscopes
May 14, 2013 11:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsNikon Instruments has introduced two new stereomicroscopes—the Nikon SMZ25 and SMZ18 systems. The SMZ25 is fully motorized and uses the Nikon Perfect Zoom system, resulting in a large zoom ratio of 25:1 for high resolution and excellent fluorescence transmission capability.
LISTED UNDER: Stereo | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Surgical Microscope
May 13, 2013 8:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsLeica Microsystems and TrueVision 3D Surgical introduced the debut of 3D surgical microscopes. By incorporating the digital smart 3D system inside select models of Leica Microsystems’ surgical microscopes, Leica Microsystems and TrueVision have eliminated the need for a separate 3D cart.
LISTED UNDER: Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
Precision Piezo Positioning Stages
April 24, 2013 11:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsPhysik Instrumente (PI) LP offers a variety of piezo-driven precision positioners for high-resolution microscope applications. The PIFOC family of piezo-driven fast nanofocus devices provide nanometer precision focus control and can be used in 3D imaging and Z-stack image acquisition due to their millisecond-range settling speed with travel ranges from 50 um to 2 mm.
LISTED UNDER: Stages, Nanopositioning | Microscopes, Optics, Image Analysis, Lasers, Cameras
