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New Microscopy Technique May Help Detect Cancer Metastasis in Real Time

For the first time, scientists have integrated automated image analysis algorithms with a robust microscopy method to differentiate healthy tissues from metastatic cancerous ones without depending on the use of a contrast dye or invasive biopsies.

7 Aug 2019

Major Improvements in Workflow Offerings for Materials Science Core Facilities Introduced

ZEISS introduces new capabilities for ZEISS ion beam microscopes, which cover advancements in analytics, tomography, sample preparation and data integrity. This brings new possibilities in engineering materials, energy materials, soft materials and geosciences covering megatrends in additive manufacturing, battery and photovoltaic research, building materials and nanomaterials.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 6 Aug 2019

New Microscope Records Brain Activity Much Faster than Predicted

A new microscope exceeds a long-standing speed limit by recording footage of brain activity 15 times faster than researchers once thought could be achievable.

30 Jul 2019

Olympus’ LED Base Delivers Enhanced and Expanded Imaging

Users of Olympus’ SZX2 and SZ2 Stereo microscopes and the MVX10 Macro-Zoom microscope can expand their observation capabilities thanks to a new slim 41.5mm (1.6 in.) LED transmitted light illumination base.

From Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG 17 Jul 2019

New Multiplex Mode for Zeiss Airyscan 2 Enables Fast and Gentle Confocal Microscopy

The new Multiplex mode for ZEISS Airyscan 2 delivers more information in less time. Smart illumination and detection schemes allow parallel pixel acquisition for fast and gentle confocal microscopy.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 12 Jul 2019

New Technique Allows Real-Time Microscopy at High Heat and Loading

Researchers have demonstrated a technique that allows them to track microscopic changes in metals or other materials in real time even when the materials are exposed to extreme heat and loads for an extended period of time — a phenomenon known as “creep.”

10 Jul 2019

Linkam Launches New Modular Force Stage (MFS) for Characterising Complex Materials

Market leader in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, has launched the latest version of the tensile stage, the new Modular Force Stage (MFS).

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 5 Jul 2019

Confocal.nl Receive Dutch Academic Startup Award

Technology innovators in super-resolution microscopy, Amsterdam-based Confocal.nl, have been selected as one of ten winners of the Academic Startup Competition in the Netherlands, an initiative of the Association of Universities (VSNU), the Netherlands Academy of Technology and Innovation (AcTI) and StartupDelta.

From Confocal.nl 19 Jun 2019

Olympus DSX1000: Precision from Every Angle

Enabling macro-to-micro observation and precise measurements, the new Olympus DSX1000 digital microscope offers speed and versatility to electronics, metal and automotive applications.

From Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG 6 Jun 2019

Inexpensive, Robust 3D-Printed Microscope Designed for Disease Diagnostics in Developing Countries

3D printing has been used by researchers to build a low-cost and portable high-resolution microscope that is small and adequately strong for use both in the field and at the bedside.

30 Apr 2019