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  • World-first facility opens in Sydney
    The world’s first elemental bio-imaging facility has officially opened at the University of Technology Sydney, focused on developing a novel metallomic imaging technique that accurately maps elements (such as trace metals) in biological tissues.
  • Imaging like insect eyes
    By mimicking how insects see, a University of Adelaide researcher can now produce digital videos in which you can see every detail. The technique solves a critical problem for surveillance cameras, where the clarity of images is everything
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  • Millennium Science Odyssey Fc Imager CCD imager
    The Odyssey Fc Imager is claimed to be the first CCD imager to provide infrared (IR) fluorescent and chemiluminescent imaging performance in one system. The optical system combines solid-state laser diodes at 685 and 785 nm with a low-noise, CCD camera for detection of IR and chemiluminescent signals.
  • Olympus iPLEX MX II Videoscope
    The Olympus iPLEX MX II Videoscope is available to rent.
  • Wealtec Ketagalan M series molecular image system
    The Wealtec Ketagalan M series molecular image system is dedicated to chemiluminescence/fluorescence and gel documentation applications for proteomics and genomics research.
  • Essen IncuCyte time-lapse imaging
    The Essen IncuCyte system provides continuous, time-lapse images of live cells from within users’ standard cell-culture incubators. Users program the system to acquire images at different spatial locations and time points via a network-accessible graphical user interface. The system then automatically focuses on each spatial location and acquires the successive images automatically, around the clock.
  • Toshiba HD 3CCD and CMOS colour camera systems
    Toshiba’s HD 3CCD and CMOS colour camera systems feature a compact design.
  • Stadvis SeedCount Image Analysis System
    The SeedCount Image Analysis System designed for measuring physical characteristics of grains and seeds has been upgraded. Originally developed by Weiss International and SeedCount Australasia, SeedCount has been licensed to Stadvis Pty Ltd.
  • IDT Redlake MotionXtra N-series cameras
    The IDT Redlake MotionXtra N-series compact, high-speed cameras provide a solution for applications such as microscopy, human/animal movement studies, gait analysis, PIV, airborne and underwater testing, onboard automotive testing, mining, engineering as well as media and advertising.
  • Single photon detection camera
    With the iXonEM+ 897, Andor is said to have produced a dedicated, compact platform, designed specifically to draw maximum benefits from electron multiplying CCD (EMCCD) technology.
  • Infrared imaging system for western blot analysis
    The Li-Cor Odyssey Infrared Imaging System sweeps away the old paradigms of chemiluminescence and visible fluorescence and introduces a new standard for Western blot analysis - direct infrared fluorescence detection.
  • Digital microscopy camera
    The Spot Idea digital microscopy camera is a high-performance, digital imaging system for researchers, pathologists, scientists and engineers.
  • Hyperspectral imaging sensor
    Headwall’s Hyperspec VIS family of integrated hyperspectral imaging sensors for the 380 to 825 nm spectral range claims to provide the foundation for using hyperspectral imaging to achieve superior spectral sensing and chemical imaging.
  • Blue light transilluminator
    The Safe Imager 2.0 Blue Light Transilluminator is claimed to eliminate safety concerns and minimise damage to samples.
  • Oxidative reaction analysis
    ACL Instruments’ range of chemiluminescence analysis systems has been designed for the study of oxidative effects in aging, stability and high-precision calculation of shelf life.
  • Chemiluminescent imaging system
    The Syngene G:BOX iChemi range of intelligent chemiluminescent imaging systems has been designed for fully automated set-up, allowing both novice and experienced molecular biologists to rapidly produce good quality results from any chemiluminescent blot. The range of four G:BOX iChemi chemiluminescent imaging systems contains a high-resolution, 16-bit, CCD camera with intelligent control software specifically for chemiluminescence and low-level, light-emitting samples.
  • Video tracking for animal behaviour
    The Smart System is a user-friendly video tracking system for evaluating behaviour in experimental animals.
  • CCD detector
    The Saturn A200 is a large aperture CCD detector designed to provide faster readout times and better sensitivity than earlier models.
  • Cell imaging
    Cellavista, by innovatis, is an image-based system that can be used for rapid visualisation of a broad range of cellular assays, while simultaneously performing image analysis.
  • Anatomical imaging technology
    The Visual Sonics Vevo770 provides real-time visualisation and quantifiable assessment of anatomical and haemodynamic function with resolution down to 30 µm.
  • Magnifying lamp
    The Wide Screen Magnifier lamp offers a large work screen with a 187 x 155 mm wide screen lens with 3-dioptre magnification. The stand features a steel cantilever arm and two swivel joints, allowing the magnifier lens to be positioned at any angle desired.
  • Automated cameras
    Leutron Vision’s PicSight gigabit-ethernet and modular cameras are fitted with a fully integrated socket enabling motorised lenses with C or CS mountings to be connected directly to the system, allowing them to automatically zoom, focus and adapt an image to different object sizes.
  • Gel documentation system
    Dolphin-Doc Plus is a high-performance gel documentation image system suitable for fluorescent DNA and protein gel visualisation. A compact darkroom with a fully openable door and a UV-transilluminator on a slide-our frame makes the image system extremely user friendly.
  • Small animal imaging
    The Pearl Imager leverages Li-Cor’s infrared chemistry and engineering design established with the Odyssey infrared imaging system.
  • Microarray scanners
    The Axon GenePix 4300A and 4400A scanners have a range of features designed to provide high-resolution, multispectral imaging with reliable performance.
  • Small imaging systems
    CRi’s imaging solutions may be used to reveal hidden signals and structures in biological samples. Signals are detected, distinguished and quantitated with sensitivity and resolution.
  • Gel documentation systems
    The FUSION FX7 is the latest addition to the range of gel documentation systems from Vilber Lourmat, France.
  • Pocket-sized magnetic resonance imaging
    Research scientists have developed small portable MRI scanners that perform their services in the field; for example, to examine ice cores.
  • Imaging plate X-ray diffractometer
    The Rigaku R-axis HTC imaging plate (IP) detector features a three-plate system that allows for simultaneous expose, erase and readout operations. This means that the duty cycle is limited only by the speed of the IP transport from one position to the next, making the R-AXIS HTC highly efficient for screening samples and suitable for experiments with brief exposure times. It combines the high-throughput capability of a CCD with the large aperture size and dynamic range of an IP.
  • Digital microscopy cameras
    Diagnostic Instruments Spot digital microscopy cameras provide an easy-to-use, comprehensive camera/software package. They range from colour CMOS cameras for brightfield to high-end, deeply cooled EMCCD cameras for ultra low light fluorescence.
  • X-ray diffractometer
    The SuperNova dual wavelength X-ray diffractometer from Oxford Diffraction is designed for the analysis of small molecules and proteins. The instrument uses high-intensity micro-source X-ray technology to determine the structure of small molecules and proteins at high resolution.
  • Live cell imaging
    The NanoTracker is a live cell imaging technique with high temporal and spatial resolution suitable for non-labelled nanoparticles. It traps and tracks particles from several microns down to 30 nm with the ability to control, manipulate and observe samples from vesicles to whole cells in real time.
  • Back illuminated EMCCD camera
    Andor has available the iXonEM+, a dedicated, compact, truly high-end platform, designed to get the best from electron multiplying CCD (EMCCD) technology.
  • Small imaging systems
    CRi’s imaging solutions may be used to reveal hidden signals and structures in biological samples. Signals are detected, distinguished and quantitated with sensitivity and resolution.
  • Microscope cameras
    Tucsen C mount microscope cameras are available in a range of resolutions including 1.3, 3, 5 and 8 megapixels. The colour CMOS cameras feature a USB 2.0 interface and are compatible with Windows XP and Vista.
  • CCD microscopy camera
    The Lumenera InfinityX-32 pixel shifting camera has been specifically designed for users in the clinical, life and material science fields. This camera offers 32 megapixel resolution, high sensitivity, 12-bit data and low noise levels.
  • Pocket-sized magnetic resonance imaging
    Research scientists have developed small portable MRI scanners that perform their services in the field; for example, to examine ice cores.
  • Thermal imager
    The PTI-160 series of thermal imagers is equipped with an integrated high-performance UFPA detector. The cameras are quickly ready for use and deliver sharp, accurate thermal images for on-site problem analysis.
  • Imaging system
    The Leica TCS LSI is a pioneering imaging system for studies of the dynamics of cell growth, differentiation processes and the development of organs in vivo.
  • High-resolution gel documentation system
    Dolphin-Doc Plus is a high-performance gel documentation image system suitable for fluorescent DNA and protein gel visualisation.
  • EMCCD camera
    Andor's lucaEM is an electron multiplying CCD camera that is cost effective and powerful. Representing a new performance standard in 'workhorse' cameras lucaEM can operate 'gain off' for conventional CCD operation under brighter conditions. When the photons become scarce the EM gain can be turned on.
  • Gel documentation and digital colour imaging system
    The UVP PhotoDoc-It imaging system is suitable for basic documentation of gels and plates. The system is configured for limited laboratory space and budgets.
  • Vision platform
    Matrox Nexus is an integrated image acquisition sub-system. Featuring two remote camera heads combined with a dual camera control unit (CCU) and frame grabber on a single PC/104-Plus card, Matrox Nexis is intended for use and sold with the Matrox 4Sight M industrial vision computer.
  • High-speed digital camera
    Based on the SpeedCam MiniVis, the versions MiniVis ECO-1 and ECO-2 offer a maximum of flexibility in resolution and speed. The sophisticated systems convince users with a maximum resolution up to 1.280 x 1.024 pixels and recording speeds of up to 32.000 frames per second, with reduced resolution (ECO-2). The ECO series cameras are suitable for any R&D laboratory application that requires high-speed video.
  • Gel documentation and chemi-imaging
    The Alpha Innotech gel documentation and chemi-imaging systems include a complete range for white light, fluorescence and chemiluminescence applications.
  • Surface inspection
    The Sample Testing Unit ST-4 from Optical Control Systems has been designed for the precise inspection of surfaces with a small area. The system detects impurities, holes, scratches and other surface irregularities. It is suitable for R&D, technical centres and customer support.
  • Life science CCD-based imaging systems
    ImageQuant high performance imagers are available in four models, each designed to meet the varied needs of researchers in the life sciences.
  • Real-time transilluminator
    With the E-Gel Safe Imager Real-Time Transilluminator, users can watch migration of DNA bands in real time when carrying out electrophoresis using the E-Gel iBase and E-Gel Pre-Cast Agarose gel containing SYBR Safe DNA Gel Stain. The transilluminator is designed to fit beneath the E-Gel iBase Power System and is intended for use with E-Gels containing SYBR Safe. Blue light emitted by the instrument is suitable for viewing DNA that is stained with SYBR Safe.
  • Image analysis system
    Clemex Technologies is a source of image analysis systems and software for quantitative microscopy, which provides detailed information of morphology, particle size, number and shape parameters.
  • Image processing and analysis
    Image-Pro Plus version 6.0 offers an abundance of image processing and analysis capabilities to increase accuracy and automate research, development and quality processes. This major version release of Image-Pro Plus includes a number of new image analysis tools along with support for Windows XP x64 operating systems.
  • EMCCD camera
    The EMCCD camera from Andor, the iXonEM+ combines photon collection efficiencies of up to 95% QE with single photon sensitivity through virtual elimination of the read noise detection limit. The range offers multiple readout speeds up to 35 MHz, 14 and 16 bit digitisation and benefits from negligible dark current with thermoelectric cooling down to -100°C. Andor's vertical clock parameters ensure that clock induced charge (spurious noise) is low. Rapid vertical clocking ensures the frame rates are fast and smear is minimal.
  • Imaging system for gene therapy
    The UVIchemi chemiluminescence imaging system can be used for imaging western blots which are an important method used to determine the effectiveness of gene transfer. In many cases, the images produced can be analysed (quantified) using UVIband analysis software also from UVItec.
  • Scanning systems
    The LSM 5 DUO, the combination of the LSM 5 Live laser scanning microscope optionally with the LSM 510 Meta or the LSM 510, combines all current high-end confocal microscopy techniques.
  • Live cell camera
    The Ixon DV885 is the latest addition to the Andor family of EMCCD (electron multiplying) cameras. The Ixon camera features high sensitivity, which makes it suitable for live cell imaging applications.
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  • Counting hair
    CSIRO has developed maths-based imaging technology to measure hair on different parts of the human body.
  • Decoding DaVinci
    NMR is being used to non-invasively map the layers of paint in old masterpieces.
  • Twin lasers improve precision measurement
    The twin laser technology, developed by physicists from ANU and Laboratoire Kastler Brossel in Paris in the laboratories of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Quantum-Atom Optics at ANU, may dramatically improve precision measurement ranging from atomic to outer-space applications.
  • Ultrasensitive optical sensor detects viruses fast
    Scientists of the Biophysical Engineering Group of the University of Twente in The Netherlands have developed an ultrasensitive sensor that can be used in a handheld device to, within minutes, detect various viruses and measure their concentration.
  • Gadonanotubes boost MRI contrast
    Researchers at Rice University, the Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Houston and the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne in Switzerland have created what they claim is a new class of magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents that are at least 40 times more effective than the best in clinical use.
  • Liver diagnostic technology
    Resonance Health's non-invasive liver diagnostic technology uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to provide a scan of the liver which is subsequently analysed to quantify iron loading using FerriScan's proprietary software. It is a novel technology easily applied to anyone with an MRI machine.
  • WA test to minimise needless chemotherapy
    West Australian researchers have developed a test that could predict very early on in treatment if mesothelioma patients will benefit from chemotherapy.
  • A new 'phase' for biological imaging
    Researchers have demonstrated a practical x-ray device that provides 2- and 3-dimensional images of soft biological tissue with details that are ordinarily hard to discern with conventional x-ray imaging.
  • Optical devices get fishy
    Scientists in the US have used the DNA from fish waste to make optical components. The team, led by James Grote of the US Air Force Research Laboratory, says that the material could be used to make optical waveguides, modulators and light-emitting diodes. They also claim that fish DNA, which is abundant and environmentally friendly, could outperform other polymer-based devices.
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  • Scripps acquires Rigaku UV crystal imaging system
    Rigaku Americas is working with the Joint Center for Structural Genomics (JCSG) on an automated ultraviolet (UV) imaging and protein crystal monitoring system to accelerate identification of crystals to be harvested for X-ray crystallographic structure determination.