Analytical instrumentation > Microscopy

Chip-sized super-resolution microscopes

07 April, 2017

A new European project, ChipScope, is set to revolutionise optical microscopes with super-resolution capabilities, making them chip-sized, convenient, affordable and ubiquitously available.


Prior Scientific Lumen 200 Fluorescence Illumination System

05 April, 2017

The Lumen 200 Fluorescence Illumination System from Prior Scientific is a powerful alternative to 100 W mercury and halogen lamp houses for microscopy applications.


The robotic microscope that detects asbestos

20 March, 2017

Frontier Microscopy has developed an automated microscopy analysis system for the asbestos air monitoring industry.


Switching oxygen molecules on and off

15 March, 2017

It is now possible to selectively switch individual oxygen molecules 'off' and 'on', from a non-reactive to a reactive state, using a special force microscope.


Oxford Nanoimaging (ONI) Nanoimager super-resolution fluorescence microscope

09 March, 2017

Oxford Nanoimaging (ONI) has released the Nanoimager, a super-resolution fluorescence microscope capable of single-molecule imaging.


Better in 3D: nanomachines observed in living cells

03 March, 2017

Through a combination of genetic engineering, super-resolution microscopy and biocomputation, European researchers have been able to observe protein nanomachines in living cells in 3D.


The microscope inspired by a barcode scanner

01 March, 2017

Engineers at the Australian National University have built a microscope that can film moving blood cells and neurons in living animals.


Phenom World Eucentric Sample Holder for sample rotation and tilting

01 March, 2017

The Eucentric Sample Holder, from Phenom World, allows users to quickly and safely tilt and rotate samples while imaging on a desktop SEM.


Luminescent nanoparticles and a low-power laser for super-resolution microscopy

24 February, 2017

Researchers have used a low-power laser beam to switch luminescent nanoparticles on and off, in a breakthrough that will lead to super-resolution microscopy for the detailed study of live cells and organisms.


Electron microscope dedicated to medical research

21 February, 2017

AXT has completed the installation of a TESCAN VEGA SEM at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, where it will assist with the institute's research into cancer, infectious diseases, mental health and chronic disorders.


JPK OT-AFM Combi-System

19 December, 2016

The OT-AFM Combi-System from JPK is a combined optical tweezers and atomic force microscopy system.


Nikon Eclipse Ti2 inverted microscope platform

10 December, 2016

The Eclipse Ti2 delivers a 25 mm field of view (FOV). It maximises the sensor area of large-format CMOS cameras without making compromises and improves data throughput.


Electron microscope adds chemical analysis capabilities

06 December, 2016

Queensland University of Technology's newly purchased scanning electron microscope will be installed at the Central Analytical Research Facility, a laboratory that houses instruments for analysing the physical, mechanical, chemical and biological properties of solids, liquids and gases.


Olympus FLUOVIEW FV3000 confocal laser scanning microscope

05 December, 2016

Built for fast, stable imaging of biological processes within living cells and tissues, the FLUOVIEW FV3000 confocal laser scanning microscope offers the flexibility required for live cell imaging, high-resolution fixed imaging and the temporal resolution required to image dynamic intracellular processes.


AMT BioSprint series TEM cameras

16 October, 2016

AMT has released the BioSprint series cameras for TEM applications. The cameras are available in both 12 and 16 MP scientific CCD and provide high-speed readout, an anti-blooming sensor and a high-performance lens.


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