Carl Zeiss presented their new LSM 710 NLO Laser Scanning Microscope. The device incorporates improved femtosecond multiphoton technology for precise examination of complex biological systems. It is a perfect choice for neurobiologists, developmental biologists, immunologists and plant biologists. Amazingly, the microscope lets you capture high-resolution images of fluorescent structures in living animals and thick tissue specimens.

The LSM 710 NLO has a high signal-to-noise ratio enabling brilliant imaging even in deep-lying tissue layers. It also allows recording of up to five fluorescence signals in the non- descanned mode. The sensitive device has been crafted with utmost precession and integrates superior technology for perfection. Other features include high wavelength range up to 1100 nm for optimized transmission, support for combining the multiphoton laser with any other laser line, and emission near the UV range.

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Nikon Instruments, Inc. recently launched confocal laser Point Microscopes A1 and A1R engulfing It-E Research inverted microscope. With increased sensitivity and based on optical and electronic technology, the flexible microscopes capture cells and molecule movements.

The A1 Microscope comes equipped with galvanometers and offers a resolution of 4096 X 4096 pixels. Based on Nikon's DISP, the device accompanies High-speed fiber- optic communication data transfer system. Integrated digitizers gather data over full pixel-period with 4 giga bites per second. With an optional resonant scanner, it offers a speed of 30FPS with 512 x 512 pixel resolution. Not only all this, you will be pleased to know that A1 will bring out an upgrade with VAAS Detection. An optional spectral detector ensures acquisition up to 32 channels.

The A1R Microscope engulfs high-speed resonant galvanometer making high speeds possible. Based on NIS-Elements applications software, the device uses Photo-activation fluorescence proteins. The flexible system delivers augmented picture analysis and acquisition.

No words on price yet but the microscope systems will surely bring biological images to life.

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“The HDM is a professional grade digital microscope as well as a fun educational tool that will keep consumers of all ages captivated as grains of salt transform into giant blocks of white ice, gems reveal a kaleidoscope of crevices and brilliant colors and tiny insects morph into magnificent beasts,” said Joseph A. Lupica Jr., president and CEO of Celestron.

Celestron's Handheld Digital Microscope will be available for sale online soon than for a price of $139.95.

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Celestron will unfold its new LCD Digital Microscope at the CES'08. The microscope is designed with a perspective of expanding it to the masses. The microscope tends to minimize operators efforts by replacing the traditional eyepiece with a high-resolution 3.5” (88mm) LCD screen. With 40x as the maximum magnification level it features a built in 2MP digital camera, 4X digital zoom functionality, 128MB of internal storage and LED illumination for precise observation.

Joseph A. Lupica Jr., president and CEO of Celestron remarks “With the flexibility to not only view, but capture photos and video of both prepared slides and everyday objects through the seamlessly integrated 3.5” viewing screen, the LDM is an amazing all-in-one product that will keep users captivated as the physical world is revealed like never before.”

The Celestron LCD Digital Microscope will be available for sale in February '08 at the local stores for a price of $299.99.

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Thanko Inc. recently introduced a new product in its lineage of products the new USB Versatile Microscope – This is a USB microscope PC camera which can be brought to use in a variety of purposes by altering 4 types of attachments. The different attachments like object attachment for viewing small objects, ear pick attachment for viewing/picking ear, mirror attachment for examination of teeth, and clear attachment for inspection of scalp/hair, etc. There is a sucker on back of stand in the microscope which supports in stabilizing position. Other than all this there are LED lights on both microscopes as well as stand which light up objects. In addition to all these features a Utility software is incorporated in the device for viewing, capturing, storing, the still and motion images. As about this new product there is no word about the pricing and availability.

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SUSS MicroTec, an established dealer of wafer-level test systems for semiconductor devices recently launched its new iVista High-Resolution Digital Microscope. The iVista High-Resolution Digital Microscope considerably progress the efficiency of operators and engineers by giving them an influential microscopy solution. Designed in a unique manner the iVista microscope gives out images with sharpness equivalent to a 16-megapixel, color CCD, so even the tiniest features are rapidly and with no trouble identified and up to 40x digital zooming offers more detail image. The microscope facilitate the user to keep the full-resolution image and the multi-view screen for documentation and also offers precise point-to-point dimension and routing by means of normal objectives eliminating the requirement to purchase supplementary objectives or auto-recognition adapters. The microscopes Multi-cam imaging shows a live picture from a different camera beside the live image from the iVista microscope. The SUSS MicroTec has not revealed the pricing and availability of the product till now. So, stay tuned till we update you on this.

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Check out this cool USB Digital Microscope which can capture some images and video and display them on your PC using a simple USB connection. The possibilities are limitless when it comes to using the Microscope and one can easily zoom in on a wide variety of objects. It’s a Plug and Play device and
Lets you magnify objects and view them on your PC up to 200X and take snapshots and time-lapse movies. Available here for 200$.

* Great for industrial inspection, science education, forensics, printing, textile, printed circuit board (PCB) inspection, jewelers, hobbyists, tinkerers, crime investigation
* Capture high quality images, video and time-lapsed video [sample images]
* Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels for image capture
* Magnification: 20x, 50x, 200x - without switching lenses
* Built-in white-light 8 LEDs for illumination
* LED on/off controlled by software
* Frame rate: up to 30fps
* Interface: USB 2.0
* Dimension: 10cm (h) x 3.2cm (dia)
* Weight: 0.2 lb (90g)
* One year warranty
* Includes: Microscope, Microscope stand, DinoCapture Software (Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Vista, Mac OS9, OSX)

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The USB Digital Microscope is now for sale on Think Geek! This one uses a single lens for 20x, 50x or 200x magnification and comes equipped with 4 white LEDs. The microphone is detachable and one can also takes 1024×768 snapshots. This plug an play device supports USB 1.1 and comes bundled with Microscope, Microscope stand, DinoCapture Software (Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP Mac OS9, OSX).

# Great for industrial inspection, science education, forensics, printing, textile, printed circuit board (PCB) inspection, jewelers, hobbyists
# Capture high quality images, video and time-lapsed video [sample images]
# Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels for image capture
# Magnification: 20x, 50x, 200x - without switching lenses
# Built-in white-light 4 LEDs for illumination
# Frame rate: up to 30fps
# Interface: USB 1.1
# Dimension: 10cm (h) x 3.2cm (dia)
# Weight: 90g

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No the Japanese guy doesn't have a dandruff problem but is actually trying to look at a magnification of his scalp! Why? Only god knows! Actually this is a promo for the new Dino-Lite EZ digital microscope which plugs into any television or your computer monitor and displays all you want to see in all their glory!

The Dino-Lite EZ is actually a small camera with a light and is available in Japan for 9,980 Yen ($82). It is compatible with Windows 2000/XP and some other feature include; 1/4 inch CMOS sensor; Resolution VGA (640x480) Magnification ratio; Frame rate: 30fps.

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Nikon announced its next generation FN1 microscope for neuroscience and electrophysiology applications which is equipped with a focusing nosepiece microscope system and uses "One Lens Solution" CFI75 16X water dipping objective. The Multipatch FN1 is ideal for multiple manipulator experiments, and has the ability to simulate and record from multiple cells within a large brain slice section.

"The FN1 Multipatch does not require the microscope or specimen to move in order to observe different cells within a large, low magnification field of view and the system allows multiple pipettes to be positioned automatically in three dimensional space. Users can now move multiple pipettes without worrying about hitting the bottom of the dish or the objective lens. Users can also change the high magnification field of view without moving the objective through the use of a motorized intermediate dual imaging port that adjusts the optical image position and magnification automatically. The Multipatch system also directs noise free motorized and synchronized multiple micro-manipulators allowing extremely fast and accurate micropipette positioning movement in X, Y and Z dimensions individually or simultaneously."

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The Nikon AZ100 Multizoom microscope is the latest entrant in the biomedical and industrial markets and this macro/micro high performance microscope system provides some cutting-edge technologies to the user.

The Nikon AZ100 supports EPI/DIA-DIC, DIA-BF & Oblique, EPI-FL, EPI-RL EPI/DIA-Simple PO and includes; wide field of view, long working distances and a high resolution capability. It has a magnification range from 5 to 500x, in addition to an innovative zooming magnification optical system with a ratio of 8:1. Images can be captured via Nikon's NIS-Elements software and Nikon Digital Sight cameras and additional lenses can be attached via the triple place nosepiece.

Thanks to the onboard telecentric optics images of same size are created or objects at any distance and they also have a constant angle of view across the entire field. The zoom aperture diaphragm is located at the back focal plan of the objectives lens and the unit's aperture diaphragm is linked to the zoom optical system to obtain the optimum contrast. No word on pricing or availability.

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I may have no use of it but I can't help resisting it! Just check out this ultra-funky digital microscope, iLoupe by Aven. Apart from sporting an eye-catching form-factor, its lens can achieve lens magnifications from 60x up to 150x. It is targeted at a varied group of professionals including forensics investigators. Though I can't imagine the crew of CSI ever sporting an Orange camera! No info on pricing or availability.

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Another new microscope unveiled by Nikon was the Eclipse E100, an Infinity Corrected Educational Microscope. The microscope is pretty compact so that there are no storage issues promises outstanding optical performance . The Nikon Eclipse E100 is ideal for education and routine laboratory use. The microscope has been equipped with CFI optical system with advanced optical specifications and corrects chromatic aberration and curvature of the field of view.

"Nikon's Eclipse E100 is a perfect solution for educational institutions," said Stan Schwartz, marketing vice president, Nikon Instruments. "We have responded our educational users who want an additional choice in stand sizes as well as the ability to acquire Nikon's CFI optical system with an economically cost effective investment."

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Nikon today unveiled its new compact inverted microscope, the Nikon MA100 for the automotive, aerospace, medical device and electronics industry. This one promises both affordability and functionality and perfect for in-line sample inspection for the manufacturing, production and assembly environments.The MA100 features the CFI60 objective lenses for high high resolution and high contrast images. One also comes across a new polarizer/ analyzer single- action mechanism.

"Nikon's Eclipse MA100 is the perfect inspection solution for microscopic materials analysis to support manufacturing and quality control environments," said Mike Metzger, general manager, Industrial Systems Division, Nikon Instruments Inc. "The MA100 is a powerful inspection microscope that users can cost effectively evolve into a compact digital imaging platform."

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