Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis, a world leader in microanalysis software and systems, has announced the launch of LayerProbeTM, an exciting new software tool for the characterisation of thin layers on a substrate. An option for the Oxford Instruments’ AZtec® EDS microanalysis system, LayerProbe is faster, more cost-effective and higher resolution than dedicated film measurement tools. LayerProbe […]

Washington, D.C.,- Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., will comment tomorrow on the Company’s performance in a presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, CA. Mr. Culp will communicate that the Company’s fourth quarter 2012 diluted net earnings per share is anticipated to […]

CHELMSFORD, MA – Spectro, Inc., one of the largest worldwide suppliers of oil and fuel analysis instruments to industry and military markets, has launched a website dedicated to its customers and prospects in China, at www.spectroinc.com.cn. “This is more than just a translation of our English site,” says Sandra Schiller, Spectro’s Director of Marketing. “It […]

BERWYN, Pa., — AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the election of David A. Zapico as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2013. “I am very pleased to announce Dave Zapico’s appointment to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Dave has played an instrumental role in the success of AMETEK […]

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., – Olympus SCALEVIEW microscope objectives, which allow researchers to see far deeper into tissue than was ever possible before, have earned recognition by four prestigious awards organizations this year. The 25x Olympus 4mm (numerical aperture 1.0) and 8mm (numerical aperture 0.9) SCALEVIEW microscope objectives allow researchers to create highly accurate 3D structural […]

Nikon Instruments Inc. today introduced a new High Content microscope system featuring speed and flexibility for imaging and managing biological assays utilizing a system based on the classic Nikon Ti inverted microscope and NIS-Elements Software. This new High Content Microscope system pairs the Ti inverted microscope with NIS-Elements HC Software to provide a dedicated interface […]

Oxford Instruments plc (“Oxford Instruments” or “the Group”), a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for industry and research, announces the acquisition of Asylum Research Corporation (“Asylum Research”), a leading provider of Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPM). The acquisition is subject to customary conditions and is expected to be completed before the end of […]

Through the new release of the ZEN software, Carl Zeiss is opening up several interfaces for users. They can now adjust parts of the software to their individual applications. The new Open Application Development (OAD) programming environment in ZEN is based on the Python programming language. It enables users to create, test and repeatedly run […]

GE Healthcare’s IN Cell Analyzer 2200 is a high-speed, flexible, modular imaging system suitable for both investigative microscopy and automated high-content screening of organelles, cells, tissues and whole organisms. The IN Cell Analyzer 2200 can be configured to the specific needs of the researcher, with a wide-range of optional modules and accessories available. The IN […]

Stuttgart, Germany, — The Carl Zeiss Group ended fiscal year 2011/12 (reporting date: 30 Sept. 2012) with a two percent increase in revenue. Revenue totaled EUR 4.163 billion and therefore surpassed the previous year’s figure (prior year*: EUR 4.084 billion). Earnings (EBIT) totaled EUR 420 million (prior year*: EUR 608 million). Particularly strong year-on-year growth […]