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Innovative Development in Fluorescence Simplifies Complex Microscopy Method

Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) is an excellent tool for the functional examination of processes in living cells.

21 Jul 2007

Leica CM1850 UV Cryostat Now Equipped with Silver Coating AgProtect

When sectioning frozen tissue samples in routine histology and clinical pathology the operator faces increasing health and safety risks.

21 Jul 2007

Leica Enhances Leica Application Suite

Leica Microsystems is pleased to introduce an enhanced version of Leica Application Suite that integrates Leica automated microscopes, digital cameras and software into one common environment to provide an easy to use and consistent platform.

21 Jul 2007

New Chief Financial Officer at Leica Microsystems

Leica Microsystems GmbH has a new CFO. From October 1, 2006, Martin Geisel will take over from Armin Hopf, who was responsible for the company's finances since 1997. Hopf is leaving Leica Microsystems after 26 yea...

21 Jul 2007

Leica DMD108 Offers Innovative Solution for Histopathologists

As the ability to diagnose disease through new histopathology technologies improves, the number of tissue sections a histopathologist needs to analyze each day increases.

21 Jul 2007

New Leica MZ10 F Stereomicroscope

The new Leica MZ10 F fluorescence stereomicroscope has been developed as a tool to support researchers in their daily work of recording and studying living organisms.

21 Jul 2007

Leica Microsystems Introduces Series of Microscopes Specifically for Polarizing Examinations

Leica Microsystems introduces a series of microscopes designed specifically for polarizing examinations.

21 Jul 2007

Leica Microsystems Receives FDA 510(k) Approval for Leica FL800

Leica Microsystems has received an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Leica FL800, an intra-operative video angiography device for the viewing of blood flow in the cerebral vascular area using Akorn ICG.

21 Jul 2007

Leica Microsystems Presents Innovative All-in-One System for Steel Purity Testing

The increase in highly specialized materials for industry and other uses is matched by the demand for equally specialized instruments and techniques for their quality control.

21 Jul 2007

New Products for Medical Applications from Leica Microsystems

Leica Microsystems' user base is growing all the time, ranging from research scientists and doctors to lab assistants.

21 Jul 2007

New Leica M620 F18 Microscope for Eye Surgery

Although modern medical technology has reduced the time it takes to perform ophthalmic surgery, the workload has steadily increased as more operations are performed per day with less time between cases.

21 Jul 2007

Leica ASP300 S Fully-enclosed Tissue Processor

Leica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH is announcing the new Leica ASP300 S tissue processor reflecting the latest in state-of-the-art technology to improve specimen quality and laboratory performance.

21 Jul 2007

Leica Microsystems Develops Stefan Hell's Award-Winning STED Microscope

On November 23, 2006, Professor Stefan Hell, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen, was presented with the prestigious German Future Award by Federal President Horst Köhler.

21 Jul 2007

New Vibrating Blade Microtomes from Leica Microsystems

Leica Microsystems has launched two new vibrating blade microtomes for sectioning of fixed and unfixed fresh tissue for neuropathology and neurophysiology applications.

21 Jul 2007

Leica M525 OH4 Offers New Dimensions in Ergonomics, Maneuverability and Safety

The Leica M525 OH4 offers the highest overhead space, 36% more space than comparable instruments, and the longest reach to provide considerably more room for the surgeon and the entire operating team to maneuver. The Leica M525 OH4 also features precise, harmoniously balanced, and extremely smooth movement. The system is vibration-free at all magnification levels.

21 Jul 2007