Analytical instrumentation > Imaging systems

Synchrotron light images nerve fibres in diabetics

07 May, 2020

Researchers have used synchrotron light to study what happens to the nerves in diabetes, revealing the 3D structure of nerve fibres in very high resolution.


High-density imaging could prevent counterfeiting

01 May, 2020

The technique presents an opportunity to put a 'stamp' on different consumer products, for anti-counterfeiting purposes.


3D imaging the inside of living cells

27 April, 2020

Japanese researchers have developed an imaging technique that provides a highly detailed view of the insides of living cells in their natural state.


Luxendo TruLive3D Imager for 3D multisample imaging of live specimens

16 March, 2020

The TruLive3D Imager from Luxendo is optimised for fast 3D multisample imaging of delicate live specimens in their native 3D environment.


Brain imaging predicts benefit of liquid biopsy in glioblastoma

05 March, 2020

Brain imaging may be able to predict when a liquid biopsy would or would not produce clinically actionable information for glioblastoma patients.


Teledyne Photometrics Kinetix ultrafast 10 MP, 400 fps sCMOS camera

01 March, 2020

The Teledyne Photometrics Kinetix back-illuminated sCMOS camera combines 95% quantum efficiency with a low 1.2 e- read noise to deliver a sensitive sCMOS camera at over 400 fps.


Mapping the tumour landscape in breast cancer

25 February, 2020

Scientists have created what they claim is one of the most detailed maps of breast cancer ever achieved, revealing how genetic changes shape the physical tumour landscape.


Andor Technology Sona 4.2B-6 back-illuminated sCMOS camera

01 February, 2020

Andor Technology has announced the launch of Sona 4.2B-6 — the latest model in the ultrasensitive back-illuminated Sona microscopy camera series. The product provides a balanced combination of sensitivity, speed and resolution, making it suited to the needs of challenging microscopy applications.


Label-free metabolic imaging method developed

10 January, 2020

Researchers have developed a technique that provides real-time images of biomolecules in living cells — without the need for labels or contrast agents.


Photon etc. IR VIVO preclinical small animal imaging system

09 December, 2019

The IR VIVO system from Photon etc. is a turnkey hyperspectral preclinical imager optimised for imaging in the second biological window of the near-infrared (NIR-II)/short-wave infrared (SWIR) range from 900–1620 nm.


Brain scans may highlight suicide risk

18 November, 2019

US researchers have identified brain circuitry differences that might be associated with suicidal behaviour in individuals with mood disorders.


Portable brain scanner used to identify stroke

12 November, 2019

The ability to perform a brain scan on stroke patients at almost any location could soon become a reality, thanks to the development of portable brain scanner technology.


Optical imager to help diagnose dry eye disease

09 October, 2019

The Tear Film Imager can be used in an ophthalmology or optometry setting to image the tear film and distinguish its inner layers with nanometre resolution.


Nüvü Camēras HNü1024 EMCCD camera for low-light imaging

05 September, 2019

The HNü1024 EMCCD camera by Nüvü Camēras is sensitive enough to observe individual photons at high frame rates up to 20 MHz in full frame.


Tiny endoscope images objects smaller than a single cell

29 August, 2019

Without a lens or any optical, electrical or mechanical components, the tip of the endoscope measures just 200 µm across — about the width of a few human hairs twisted together.


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