Santa Clara, CA, February 1, 2019 – The Coherent TR-Series of THz-Raman® spectroscopy modules deliver spectral information in the THz frequency (i.e., low wavenumber) range, which provides unique data about subtle phase differences, crystallinity, orientation and other sample characteristics. TR-Series modules can be used to upgrade an optical microscope or virtually any visible/NIR or Raman... Read more
In accordance with paragraph 9.6.14 of the Listing Rules, the Company has been advised that Royal Dutch Shell plc (the “Company”) has announced its intention, subject to approval at its AGM, to appoint Neil Carson a Director of the Company with effect from 1 June 2019. Issued for and on behalf of Oxford Instruments plc... Read more
John Hopkins researcher Dr Saraswati Sukumar gives an insight into her work on breast cancer Customer Story Dr Saraswati Sukumar contributes to the fight against cancer. Focusing on breast cancer, Dr Saraswati Sukumar’s research aims to save patients the difficulties related to treatment and improve the ability to assess therapies. Furthering early detection, also in... Read more
JPK NanoWizard ULTRA Speed 2 Combines Innovative AFM Capabilities for Correlative Microscopy BERLIN, Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Bruker today announced the release of the JPK NanoWizard® ULTRA Speed 2 advanced AFM system, which combines highest speed and highest resolution AFM with advanced bio-imaging features. Developed in close collaboration with their expanded worldwide user base, the... Read more
WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Anatomical Pathology business to PHC Holdings Corporation, a global innovator in healthcare solutions, for approximately $1.14 billion in cash. The Anatomical Pathology business is a... Read more
Faster submicron-resolution imaging of intact samples News With more X-ray photons available, the ZEISS Xradia 600-series Versa provides faster time to results for the widest range of sample sizes and types, without compromising resolution. ZEISS introduces two new advanced models of the ZEISS Xradia Versa family. The ZEISS Xradia 610 & 620 Versa X-ray microscopes... Read more
ZEISS Xradia 600-series Versa enables faster submicron-resolution imaging of intact samples JENA/Germany, 2019-01-23. ZEISS introduces two new advanced models of the ZEISS Xradia Versa family: The ZEISS Xradia 610 & 620 Versa X-ray microscopes excel through faster non-destructive imaging of intact samples without sacrificing resolution and contrast over the full range of power and kV. ... Read more
BERGISCH GLADBACH, Jan 17, 2019 – Miltenyi Biotec GmbH, a global provider of products and services for biomedical research and cellular therapy, announced that it has signed a purchase contract for a non-harmful, fluorescence-preserving, optical clearing process from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. The acquired invention involves an easy-to-use protocol that allows a safe optical clearing... Read more
Microscopy and image analysis course at University of Ghana Events Recently, the two-week course “Introduction to fluorescent microscopy and image analysis techniques” was held at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) at University of Ghana at Legon. It helped 15 Master’s and PhD students from different universities in Ghana and... Read more
Tokyo, Japan, January 16, 2019 – Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (TSE: 8036, Hitachi High-Tech) announced that on January 15, 2019 Hitachi High-Tech acquired all issued shares of Applied Physics Technologies, Inc. (Head Office: Oregon, U.S.A.; Representative: William Mackie, APTech), which develops, manufactures and sells electron sources for use in electron microscopes and other instruments. Following the... Read more