More structural information from transparent samples

The new TL3000 Ergo base for stereo microscopes from Leica makes it possible to see more structural information in translucent samples and model organisms. It provides the ideal lighting and contrasting conditions for experiments and inspections in life science and industrial applications. For substantiated decisions, the built-in illumination and contrast options of the TL3000 Ergo... Read more

Find the Missing Links in Advanced Live Cell Research – Leica launches DMi8 S live cell imaging solution

The DMi8 S with LASX Navigator allows researchers to quickly create high resolution overviews like the whole mouse brain in this example. This facilitates orientation on the sample and easy discovery of critical regions for further examination. Image courtesy of Dr. Wei Mo, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, China. “Live-cell imaging is the future... Read more

FDA approves Roche’s Actemra/RoActemra (tocilizumab) for giant cell arteritis

Basel, 23 May 2017 FDA approves Roche’s Actemra/RoActemra (tocilizumab) for giant cell arteritis Actemra/RoActemra is the first FDA-approved treatment for adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA) FDA previously granted Priority Review and Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Actemra/RoActemra in GCA Sixth FDA approval for Actemra/RoActemra since its US launch in 2010 Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX:... Read more

Nikon Instruments Introduces New Silicone Immersion Objective Lens for Super-Resolution and Multi-Modal Imaging

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikon Instruments Inc. today unveiled a new silicone immersion objective lens, CFI SR HP Plan Apochromat Lambda S 100XC Sil, for super-resolution and multi-modal imaging. The new silicone immersion objective lens from Nikon provides high numerical aperture and long working distance to enable super-resolution imaging of thick... Read more

Bruker Launches the S8 TIGER™ Series 2 WDXRF System for Elemental Analysis in Industrial and Academic Research and Materials Quality Control

KARLSRUHE, Germany, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Today Bruker announces the launch of its new S8 TIGER™ Series 2, the next-generation Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer. The S8 TIGER Series 2 is the most versatile WDXRF tool available for advanced quantitative elemental analysis in industrial and academic materials research, as well as in industrial quality... Read more

New Objective lens for Biological Microscope CFI SR HP Plan Apochromat Lambda S 100XC Sil

May 22, 2017 Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the release of a new silicone immersion objective lens, CFI SR HP Plan Apochromat Lambda S 100XC Sil, for super-resolution and multi-modal imaging. Nikon’s new silicone immersion objective lens combines high numerical aperture and working distance to enable super-resolution imaging of thick... Read more

Nikon announces reorganization of corporate structure

May 19, 2017 Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo) announced today the reorganization of its corporate structure as outlined below, scheduled for June 29, 2017. The Core Technology Division is to be closed, establishing the Research & Development Division and the Production Technology Division Nikon has decided to close the Core Technology Division and establish... Read more

Free Webinar On-Demand: Analyze grain size on microstructures the way you need

Grain size plays an essential role in the mechanical properties of  materials. Leica Microsystems offers state-of-the-art grain detection technology which automatically enhances and accurately detects grain boundaries, with high flexibility to adapt to specific requirements in any laboratory. In this webinar you will learn how to overcome problems in sample preparation and how to analyze... Read more

Join the LIVE Webinar today! Enhance Your Imaging with Super-Resolution

In these informative case studies, you will learn how: HyVolution 2 can improve the spatial resolution you get from your sample, whilst remaining gentle to the fluorophores HyVolution 2 overcomes issues experienced with other imaging modalities, even in difficult samples such as plant material, increasing resolution and signal to noise ratio, thereby facilitating downstream image... Read more