Nov 17 2008
Carl Zeiss and Yokogawa Electric Corporation will present the first result of a strategic partnership at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Washington from November 15-19, 2008.
The microscope system Cell Observer SD provides high-end research in the field of the life sciences with new experimental possibilities.
The Cell Observer® SD (SD = Spinning Disk) from Carl Zeiss enables confocal observation and documentation of experiments on living cells over a long period of time and with high frame rates. This microscope system provides high-end research in the field of the life sciences with new experimental possibilities. Thanks to the full integration of the CSU-X1 confocal scanning unit manufactured by Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Japan) into the Carl Zeiss system world, it is possible to offer users an ideal one-stop solution for the first time.
The excellent features of the system such as confocal imaging of very fast processes with optimum specimen protection and without bleaching effects are particularly beneficial if fast, dynamic processes are to be examined. This is the case in research, particularly in molecular cell biology, developmental biology and neurobiology and in Live Cell Imaging in general. The Cell Observer SD system and the entire line of incubation accessories from Carl Zeiss enable users to observe living specimens for hours without damaging them. All major incubation parameters such as temperature and CO2 content are saved automatically together with the image data.
Convenient control, monitoring and documentation of the experiments are possible thanks to the integration of the CSU-X1 unit into the Carl Zeiss system. All settings are made via the AxioVision software. The software modules can be combined – from simple camera control, multichannel imaging to a special high-speed mode for maximum frame rates to the absolutely simultaneous operation of two cameras. Furthermore, it is possible to integrate other techniques, e.g. FRAP. The Cell Observer SD overall system provides all requirements for optimum use of all features of the CSU-X1.
Carl Zeiss is the only microscope manufacturer able to provide a complete microscope system with CSU-X1 for fast 3D imaging. This guarantees comprehensive service and support.