May. 17, 2013

Cobolt Calypso 491 nm: A High Performance DPSS Laser for Demanding Analytical Applications

The Swedish DPSS lasers manufacturer Cobolt has recently released a higher power version of its Cobolt Calypso 491nm.

The laser is now available on the 05-01 Series single frequency platform with an output power of 200 mW CW. Lower power versions (25 mW-150 mW) can be found on the 04-01 Series SLM platform.  moreApr. 23, 2013

High Throughput Nanopositioning

Queensgate Instruments has introduced OSM-Z-100B. The objective scanning mechanism uses Dual Sensor Technology to achieve high dynamics and precision in microscope objective focusing. moreApr. 18, 2013

Optical Filters for Flow Cytometry

Flow cytometry is a well established biophysical technology for cell counting and cell sorting, esp. for blood cells in routine and research. To adjust the system set-up to the samples, different laser combinations will be necessary. For optimizing the S/N ratios, it will be always recommended to check the optical components: Specific bandpass filters and precisely selected dichroics ("longpass filters") should be precisely matched to the combination of lasers and the specific dyes. moreApr. 15, 2013

Objectives with Ultra-long Working Distances

Edmund Optics (EO) has announced that they now offering Mitutoyo Glass Thickness-Compensated Infinity Corrected Objectives which are optimized for imaging through glass up to 3.5 mm thick. moreMar. 25, 2013

Modular Six-Axis Positioning Systems

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StrobeLock: A Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting Measurement Option

WITec has launched StrobeLock, a time-correlated single photon counting measurement option. The imaging modes include Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging and Time-resolved Luminescence Microscopy, which can be integrated with the alpha300 and alpha500 microscope series.
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High Throughput Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting System

PicoQuant has released a new Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) and Multichannel Scaling (MCS) board with PCI Express (PCIe) interface. It is based on a custom Time-to-Digital-Converter (TDC) design that offers an ultrashort dead time and very high throughput even at high temporal resolutions. The TimeHarp 260 is available with either 25 ps or 1 ns base resolution. A time-tagged mode allows the most sophisticated offline analysis of photon dynamics.
moreFeb. 26, 2013

Materials Microscope for Routine Inspection and Quality Control

The new materials microscope Leica DM2700 M from Leica Microsystems is ideal for all kinds of routine inspection tasks in metallography, earth science, forensic investigation, and materials quality control and research. It offers users state-of-the-art universal white-light LED illumination with high-quality Leica optics.
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