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Camlab Microscope finds its way home after 60 years!!

This lovely old microscope was provided to the Cambridge University Department of Zoology by us in the mid 1950’s and was spotted by one of our employees whilst loading our ebay shop, Camlab Outlet The scope is in remarkable condition and the only signs of age are small rust spots on the hinges of the case. The case also has the original badge residing on the inside of the door: ...

Sep. 14, 2015

By Camlab Limited

Microscope cameras at a glance

Camlab have a wide variety of cameras to choose from that fit most microscopes with a C-mount. The adaptor tubes should be specific to the microscope and should be ordered from the manufacturer. Optika cameras are very easy to use and produce very impressive images whether its a budget range camera or the HDMI version. At a glance: Optikam Budget Series: USB Cameras for general purpose imaging ...

Nov. 20, 2014

By Camlab Limited

The Microscope: iATL author`s cover article

Lou Solebello, Senior Analyst/Microscopist at iATL has secured the front cover for his recent article in The Microscope (Volume 58). The article is a continuation of recent research that Mr. Solebello has conducted and presented previously at the 2010 ASTM Beard Conference and at InterMicro in 2010. Lou's involvement in ASTM D22.07 (Asbestos Sampling and Analysis) underscores his professional ...

Mar. 24, 2011

By International Asbestos Testing Laboratories (iATL)

Bio-Standards for High-Resolution Microscopy

Modern microscopes use in-built magnification scales for routine calibration. However, recent advances in high-resolution technologies and a clear shift towards more automated systems challenge the accuracy of such scales for quantitative measurements. Demand for traceability, which accompanies improved technologies, is driving the need for standard specimens or materials that can precisely ...

Jun. 2, 2015

By National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

Back to school! The best science experiments for schools

September means the start of another school year. It’s during their time at school that most scientists first found their interest in the field, and practical experiments are often the best way to bring science to life for students of all ages. So find your seats, eyes front and has everyone got a lab partner? Lets run through our favourite school science experiments… 1. Flame ...

Sep. 9, 2015

By Camlab Limited

Sterlitech Introduces New Microbiology and Life Science Products

Sterlitech is pleased to announce the addition of a new section to its website: Microbiology and Life Sciences. From the first microscopes designed in the 17th century to the powerful computer-driven machines of the 21st century, the exponential progress of these two fields has rested on the technology and equipment available to scientists. Sterlitech’s new line of microbiology and life ...

Jul. 10, 2012

By Sterlitech Corporation

Microscopic measurement – easy and fast

A new solution for microscopic measurement of 3D shape, deformation and strain is now available from Dantec Dynamics. New µDIC solution for microscopic measurements. The all-in-one measurement system is based on digital image correlation (DIC) – an optical solution with no contact to the measurement sample. The solution is a must-have for industries dealing with subjects ...

Jul. 9, 2015

By Dantec Dynamics

New Automated Infrared Microscope Provides a Macro View on Micro Analysis

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) announces the release of the AIM-9000 infrared microscope. With automated analysis functions and an enhanced wide field camera option, the microscope enables analysts of all experience levels to observe, measure, and analyze micro samples quickly and efficiently. Laboratories can use this microscope system to perform high sensitivity analysis in fields such ...

Aug. 24, 2016

By Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc

Comet Assay IV v4.3 Released

Perceptive Instruments is proud to announce the release of Comet Assay IV v4.3 (http://www.perceptive.co.uk/cometassay/). The latest version includes a host of important updates that help make performing the comet assay an even smoother process. High resolution live imaging Comet Assay IV is now supplied with a FireWire video camera delivering 3x the resolution of previous models. This makes ...

Jun. 2, 2011

By Instem Group

Pollen research not be sniffed at

Pollen may annoy allergy sufferers in springtime but, viewed under the microscope, a pollen grain is a thing of beauty. Pollen may annoy allergy sufferers in springtime but, viewed under the microscope, a pollen grain is a thing of beauty. Amazing images and facts about pollen are part of an exhibition at CSIRO Discovery in Canberra beginning this week to coincide with Floriade. The exhibition ...

Oct. 7, 2011

By CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Photo competition `Fascination Laboratory` - the winners have been chosen

The six winners have been selected out of 150 entries. The decision was not easy due to the variety of the submitted themes. Photographers from 11 countries captured young researchers, quantum physicists, high-tech as well as historically laboratories or microscope pictures and histological sections in their photos. The members of the panel were enthusiastic about the entries. "We are very ...

Sep. 4, 2013

By Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH

Super-resolution imaging pioneers win Nobel Prize

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) would like to congratulate Eric Betzig, Stefan W Hell and William E Moerner for their award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014. NPL scientists are building upon their pioneering work, which has resulted in 'microscopy becoming nanoscopy'. Super-resolution microscopes use the fluorescence of molecules to build up images at a higher resolution than was ...

Oct. 20, 2014

By National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp Announced Winner of R&D 100 Awards

Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp, the pioneer in Optical Photothermal IR (O-PTIR) spectroscopy, has been announced a winner of the 2018 R&D 100 Awards. Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp’s product, the mIRage IR Microscope, was developed in mid-2017 and launched at the SciX Conference in Reno, NV in October 2017. The system is the first of its kind, utilizing Photothermal Spectroscopy ...

Dec. 1, 2018

By Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp.

New Aurox unity, a laser-free confocal fluorescence microscope

Aurox unity is an all-in-one, compact, laser-free confocal microscope system designed for high resolution confocal images comparable to those of significantly larger and more expensive confocal microscopy systems. Designed for installation and use where samples are generated, unity removes the immediate need for travel to a core microscopy facility. No lasers means low maintenance, low cost ...

Feb. 25, 2019

By ATA Scientific Pty Ltd

2020 Algal Workshop Dates Announced

Attend this exclusive, one full week of training on taxonomy, identification and ecology of algae. Each day will consist of lectures on various topics including methodology, algal divisions, recent changes to taxonomy, HABS, and differences in approaches to taxonomic classification. There will be microscope sessions in which participants will view preserved and live specimens while receiving ...

Nov. 12, 2019

By PhycoTech, Inc.

RamanAcademy™ Offers Free Learning Tools for New and Experienced Raman Users

HORIBA Scientific, a global leader in Raman Spectroscopy, has just launched their RamanAcademy™ online learning site. RamanAcademy is designed to offer new and experienced Raman users the tools that will increase the depth and breadth of their Raman expertise. This will enable them to perform more applications and, in turn, enhance the value of their Raman instrument. There are four ...

Jun. 6, 2016

By HORIBA Europe GmbH

SlydEater

An all-in-one solution to eliminate the cost and hassle of microscope slide disposal! The SlydEater is the first machine to exclusively pulverize glass slides and obliterate any identification affixed to those slides. The unrecognizable mound of glass dust can be tossed into regular trash, not in medical or red bag waste or expensive sharps ...

Jun. 11, 2015

By S&G Enterprises, Inc.

Two-Photon Scope Captures Millisecond-Timescale Neuron Patterns In Vivo

A new two-photon microscope from scientists at Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus can record footage of brain activity 15 times faster than once believed possible, the team said, revealing voltage changes and neurotransmitter release over large areas and monitoring hundreds of synapses simultaneously. The new tool, called scanned line angular projection ...

Aug. 9, 2019

By Photonics Media

Webinar: Versatility and high performance for excellent resolution and materials contrast

FEI invites you to attend our exclusive webinar, Versatility and high performance for excellent resolution and materials contrast: Discover the all-new Apreo SEM. In this webinar, we will introduce you to the brand-new Apreo and show you how this versatile SEM gives you the maximum amount of microscopic information from your samples. Apreo's revolutionary compound lens design combines ...

May 10, 2016

By North America NanoPort (FEI)

Raman-AFM: Agreement between HORIBA Scientific with AIST-NT.

HORIBA Jobin Yvon S.A.S. (Palaiseau, France), operating worldwide under the name of HORIBA Scientific, is pleased to announce its recent agreement with AIST-NT (Novato, CA, USA) to distribute their Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM) product line in most of Europe, China and South America. AIST-NT is a manufacturer of advanced SPM systems designed specifically for integration with optical ...

Aug. 21, 2013

By HORIBA Europe GmbH