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Piezo Z axis focussing device

Large format motorised stage for upright microscopes

Raptor Photonics, the leading company in SWIR and Visible SWIR cameras is adding a new product to it’s range. The OWL SW1.7 CL-640 is a rugged, high sensitivity digital VIS-SWIR camera. Using a 640 x 512 InGaAs sensor from SCD the OWL enables high sensitivity imaging from 0.4µm to 1.7µm. The 15µm x 15µm pixel pitch enables high resolution VIS-SWIR images. Available with a 14 bit CameraLink output, the OWL 640 will run from 10…

The OSPREY Scientific CMOS camera, model OS4MPc-CL, features a 2kx2k Low noise Scientific CMOS sensor that stands out with its extreme sensitivity, high resolution, high speed and excellent Quantum Efficiency. The camera is peltier cooled, uses a 12 bit A/D converter and offers a standard CameraLink output. The OSPREY camera offers outstanding performance for low light applications, such as high resolution fluorescence imaging…

The digital FALCON EMCCD camera, model FA285-CL, combines high sensitivity, speed and high resolution. It uses a peltier cooled Texas Instruments' 1MegaPixel Frame Transfer Impactron device which provides QE up to 65%. It uses a 16 bit A/D converter and offers a standard CameraLink output. The Falcon camera offers outstanding performance for low light applications such as fluorescence imaging, astronomy, electrophoresis, X-ray…

The digital KITE EMCCD camera, model KI247-CL, combines high sensitivity, speed and high resolution. It uses a peltier cooled Texas Instruments' 640 x 480 Interline Transfer Impactron device which provides QE up to 53%. It uses a 16 bit A/D converter and offers a standard CameraLink output. The KITE camera offers outstanding performance for low light applications such as fluorescence imaging, astronomy, electrophoresis, X-ray…

Introducing the Kingfisher CCD, driven by the new Sony ICX674 and ICX694 chips, offering 2.8MP and 6MP resolution. The Kingfisher has 4.54μm x 4.54μm pixels enabling ultra sharp image resolution and QE of up to 77%. The extremely low dark current allows long exposure times, perfect for staring applications. The Kingfiasher camera offers outstanding performance for low light applications such as fluorescence imaging, astronomy,…

Unmatched performance for protein assays.Specifically designed to enhance detection in nitrocellulose protein array applications, the InnoScan 710IR near infrared (NIR) fluorescence scanner from Innopsys has on-board 670 nm and 785 nm excitation lasers to optimize performance by reducing the inherent background from the nitrocellulose. No scanner comes close for optical quality and speed of operation. Full compatibility with t…

One dial setting delivers a consistent and safe anesthetic level. Manuals include a "cookbook" protocol which can easily be adapted to your facility's SOP. All waste gases are scavenged for easy evacuation. Breathing circuits allow flat, prone or supine positions with head access. Suitable for mouse, rat, hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, ferret, rabbit, cat, dog or small swine.Positive sealing gasket on induction chambers minimize…

A low-noise multi-electrode array system for in vitro extracellular electrophysiology. The MED64 is a user-friendly multi-electrode array (MEA) system for stimulation and recording of field potentials (extracellular signals) from different areas within a biological sample over hours, days, weeks and even months. Acute or cultured biological preparations are placed or grown directly on a grid of 64 planar microelectrodes, whic…

These slice recording chambers are designed to maintain isolated, living tissues in vitro in "interface" mode and allow stable electrophysiological recordings to be made from the preparation. The temperature is controlled by a proportional control heating unit.

The new Bioscan BioFLECT 400 is the first in vivo optical imaging system offering true 360° fluorescence tomography. BioFLECT uses the photon emission data acquired from 360° and a state-of-the-art 3D reconstruction engine to quantitatively reconstruct the 3D spatial distribution of fluorescent probes in live animals. This approach yields superior, consistent resolution, sensitivity and quantitation throughout the subject. The…

The Ultima In Vivo Extended Reach builds upon the In Vivo clearance to provide an even larger area for researchers using larger animals for their imaging models. Mounted on posts that are fixed or movable, the user can choose to move the sample or the microscope itself. Scanheads with the standard imaging galvos and the optional uncaging galvos allow for simultaneous imaging and uncaging using two lasers. Prairie View softwa…

Spectral Instruments Imaging's LAGO offers high throughput imaging for BLI & FLI. With 10 mouse campacity, the LAGO is a fantastic option for high volume imaging cores. This workhorse is designed for non-stop imaging and is the gold standard in sensitiviy - 36% more sensitive than the leading competitor. The LAGO also provides Absolute Calibration, -90C Air Cooled CCD Camera, LED Fluorescence excitation and free software.

The newest member of the PDD family is also the smallest and thriftiest. The miniPDD uses about one fifth (20%) the amount of helium as the D-3 and D-4 versions, giving up only a bit of sensitivity and dynamic range in return. It is approximately one half the size of the D-4, but has nearly the same sensitivity — about 100 ppb for fixed gases. With its reduced size, weight, and helium consumption, it is particularly well sui…

The patent-pending Perfecta3D® Hanging Drop Plates are 96- and 384-well plates that facilitate the formation, culture, and testing of three-dimensional (3D) spheroids and stem cell aggregates without the aid of coatings or matrices. With only one spheroid forming in each well, 3D spheroids formed in Perfecta3D Hanging Drop Plates are consistent and diameter can be controlled by the number of cells seeded in each well. Media…

Patented sample vials and closures form a sealing system for use with autosamplers and robotic equipment Chemists can secure samples in a snap with a new system for automated high-throughput sampling. J.G. Finneran Associates, a manufacturer and supplier of unique and innovative products for the global chromatography, biotechnology, and environmental research communities, has adapted its Snap Seal Vials and 8mm Precision Fit S…

Eshmuno® CPX media - High aggregate removal efficiency combined with high dynamic binding capacity Eshmuno® CPX media is a strong cation exchanger built on the proven Eshmuno® resin technology. Eshmuno® CPX media combines high aggregate removal efficiency in downstream purification linked to an outstanding high dynamic binding capacity, utilizing the 50 μm Eshmuno® base bead technology and EMD Millipore’s proprietary tentacle…

CellBase CT is a new automated system designed for ex-vivo expansion of autologous cell therapy products. Developed with leading cell therapy organisations, CellBase CT scales up existing manual cell culture processes in T-flasks, enabling manufacture of cell therapy products derived from a wide range of cell types, including hES, iPS and adult stem cells. CellBase CT automates:CellBase CT automates the maintenance and expansi…

Fluorescence Protein Detection Test ProReveal is a highly sensitive fluorescence-based patented protein detection test for checking the presence of residual protein on surgical instruments after going through a washer disinfector process. This cost-effective test (conforms to BS EN ISO 15883-1) delivers objective, visual and measurable results, removing any doubt as to whether a decontaminated instrument is safe for reuse. Ke…

The MultiPep RSi is a fully automated high throughput multiple peptide synthesizer based on a pipetting robot. Utilizing exchangeable modules, the MultiPep RSi can be configured to enable the synthesis of small scale peptide libraries, membrane bound peptide arrays (SPOT method), specialty peptides or PNAs, as well as high quality peptides in large scales up to 10 mmol. Due to this flexibility, the instrument can take the pl…

The MultiPep CF is a fully automated peptide synthesizer with a unique column module that allows the synthesis of long and difficult sequences. During the synthesis, reagents are continuously circulated and real time UV monitoring enables the automatic optimization of reaction parameters like deprotection, coupling times, and wash steps. This leads to a greater coupling yield, superior peptides, and also saves time and reduc…

Meadowlark Optics’ Liquid Crystal Tuneable Optical Filters facilitate spectral analysis of not only a collimated beam, but of an entire object. With no moving parts, a resolution down to 0.001nm and a tuning rate of less than 100ms, these robust filters are calibration free and can replace literally 1000s of filters for applications including fluorescence and absorption microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and solar astronomy. At 38…

Meadowlark Optics manufactures a range of world leading Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs) providing precision beam control. The 2-dimensional Hex series are designed for adaptive optics applications as real-time programmable phase mask for wave front correction, such as a variable iris with no moving parts. With its high optical power handling characteristics, the Linear SLM can be used to alter the temporal profile of femto sec…

The Photomultiplier is a turnkey detector with a low noise, high sensitivity system that exceeds the performance of silicon photodiode systems over the wavelength range 185 to 800nm. It has a superior combination of a large, 8mm diameter, aperture and fast response of 10 microseconds. The convenient controller provides 11 gain seconds over an amplification range of 102 to 106 and includes a detector overvoltage protection circ…