The center will be based around LUMICKS’ C-Trap™ optical tweezers–fluorescence microscope, which for the first time enables real-time observation and probing of biomolecular interactions. The approach will be pioneered in several pharmacology and biology assays with the aim of accelerating the discovery of potential new drugs. Read less Amsterdam, the Netherlands – LUMICKS, a world leader […]

Helping drive research forward at a faster rate, Olympus cellSens 2.1 speeds up image analysis with improved capabilities for flexible camera and microscope control. The updates ensure cellSens remains a powerful tool covering a wide range of applications and benefitting routine microscopy users as well as advanced imaging facilities. Hamburg – With expanded imaging capabilities, Olympus has […]

How are my cells doing? PAULA, the world’s first Personal AUtomated Lab Assistant, always knows the answer! PAULA, the world’s first Personal AUtomated Lab Assistant from Leica Microsystems, is ready to help out cell-lab users. As a new member of the team, PAULA would take over a large number of time-consuming, routine manual tasks that […]

Scientifica are excited to announce that Christian Wilms is taking on the role of Research and Development Manager. Coming from a neuroscience research background, with more than a decade of experience in electrophysiology and fluorescence imaging, Christian joined Scientifica’s R&D team as Applications Specialist early in 2016. His role involved extending the capabilities of Scientifica’s […]

ZEISS ZEN Connect provides information from all dimensions of a sample JENA/Germany ZEISS introduces new software modules with enhanced imaging technology: ZEISS ZEN Connect is especially useful for, but not limited to, structural analysis, examination of cellular processes, localization of cells, and much more. The proven ZEISS ZEN software combines numerous functions for day-to-day work […]

Solutions-based microscopy to fast-track results Waltham, MA —To meet the needs of specific research applications and to deliver additional savings to the customer, Olympus introduces the IXplore inverted imaging platform. These microscopy solutions provide a significant price advantage over standard discounts and are designed by application to fast-track research and results. IXplore Standard • High-Quality Fluorescence […]

New Powerful LED Light Source Excites Broadest Range of Fluorophores WALTHAM, Mass. – Excelitas Technologies® Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, today introduced its X-Cite® XYLIS light source for fluorescence microscopy. The new X-Cite XYLIS includes Excelitas’ patented LaserLED Hybrid Drive® and offers a rich, broad spectrum output from 360-750nm for exciting an extended range […]

Enhanced Light-Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy Enables Long-Term Observation of Living Cells HEIDELBERG, Germany ─ Luxendo, a Bruker company, today announced the extension of the InVi SPIM microscope to include full incubation capabilities, as well as flexible illumination and detection optics. Luxendo’s proprietary single-plane illumination microscopy (SPIM) technique significantly reduces sampling times over conventional laser scanning confocal microscopes, while […]

Explore molecular interaction at the speed of life with the SP8 FALCON from Leica Microsystems Mannheim, Germany. Leica Microsystems announces the SP8 FALCON, the world’s first truly integrated lifetime contrast microscope. The SP8 FALCON can record lifetime contrast 10x faster than previous solutions. This lifetime information lets researchers monitor interactions between proteins in living cells […]

State-of-the-art facility features the first imaging system of its kind in Saudi Arabia. Wetzlar, Germany / Thuwal, Saudi Arabia: The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and Leica Microsystems inaugurated a new Center of Excellence (CoE) for Optical Microscopy on the University’s campus today. With the new center, KAUST and Leica Microsystems embark […]