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New Imaging Tool Aiming to Expand Markets and Applications

LOT-Oriel Ltd has been appointed as agents for the exciting new imaging system from FEI Company. Named the Phenom, this is completely new imaging tool aimed at a broad range of markets and applications.

From Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd 18 Feb 2008

Making 3D Imaging Quicker, Easier, Less Expensive and More Accurate

Technology invented by scientists from The Johns Hopkins University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev can make three-dimensional imaging quicker, easier, less expensive and more accurate, the researchers said.

17 Feb 2008

Nanoscale Drums Provide Insight into Quantum Physics

Forty years ago, mathematician Mark Kac asked the theoretical question, "Can one hear the shape of a drum?"

9 Feb 2008

New Fluorogen Activating Proteins Become Key Component for Biosensor Technology

Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University’s Molecular Biosensor and Imaging Center have developed new “fluorogen activating proteins” (FAPs) that will become a key component of novel molecular biosensor technology being created at Carnegie Mellon.

6 Feb 2008

Simultaneous Optical and Electronic Measurements on Same Molecule

In a study that could lay the foundation for mass-produced single-molecule sensors, physicists and engineers at Rice University have demonstrated a means of simultaneously making optical and electronic measurements of the same molecule.

6 Feb 2008

Motorised and Remote Controlled Stereo Microscopes from Nikon Make Life Easier

The new AZ100 Multizoom microscopes from Nikon feature remote controlled operation using either a hand or foot control.

6 Feb 2008

Anti-Vibration Pads Reduce Noise on Counter Tops

Created by Martinson-Nicholls in conjunction with the 3M Company, the new ViSpa Anti Vibration Pad is specifically designed to control noise and vibration caused by all types of instrumentation operating on counter tops.

5 Feb 2008

Revolutionary Cryo-TEM Delivers Fast 3D Information

FEI Company has introduced a revolutionary, high-throughput, cryo transmission electron microscope (TEM) that combines high- throughput sample handling with state-of- the-art electron optics. It provides fast, fully-automated three-dimensional data about biological molecules and macromolecular complexes.

4 Feb 2008

DRE Releases New Surgical Microscopes as Part of Expansion

DRE Inc., a premier international medical and surgical equipment supplier, announces the addition of two new surgical microscopes to its existing line of medical equipment.

4 Feb 2008

Affordable Clinical Microscopes with Advanced Features

National Microscope introduces a new series of affordable clinical compound microscopes. The VanGuard 1300 series models have features often available only on research-grade microscopes, such as infinity-corrected optics.

4 Feb 2008