Imaging, Microscopy and More

  • Elements release for Lumenera cameras

    Here is the latest build for Elements if you are running a Lumenera camera. Follow the directions explicitly if you plan on updating or installing without a local rep available! Download

  • Technical Instruments Computer Specifications

    I’ve added some PC spec sheets for each of the computer configs we sell. A few notes: 1. These show a monitor on them but this specific monitor is NOT INCLUDED. 2. The systems come with Windows XP SP3 (Which we will stay with until our major imaging apps support Windows 7). 3. System specs […]

  • Molecular Needle Bed?

    This is an interesting method of delivering biomolecules into living cells. http://www.technologyreview.com/biomedicine/24347/

  • Dynamic Graph Output for Elements

    Happy New Year! Laura Sysko from Nikon sent us a How-To on outputting live graphs that can be included with a timelapse or other ND file. You can find the How To Here.

  • Merry Christmas!

    Here’s to a merry christmas and a happy new year!

  • More on Nikon SIM Microscopy

    Details on the agreement between Nikon and UCSF for SIM can be found Here.

  • ASCB Roundup – Nikon Super Resolution and A1R-MP

    Nikon dropped big news at ASCB when they announced the development of two new super resolution microscopes. Two different technologies were announced, STORM and SIM. The SIM technique was developed by Dr. Mats Gustaffsen, Dr. John Sedat and Dr. David Agard at UCSF. The technology doubles the XY resolution of a traditional CLSM, using a […]

  • ASCB Roundup – Hamamatsu Orca D-2

    Hamamatsu has released a dual chip camera for ratiometric applications. The camera includes 2 of the ER-150 CCD’s, with one chip supporting discreet focusing, which allows the system to be chromatically aligned. Key features of this system are: Electronically linked filter cubes that auto-configure the camera for use. Independent focusing between CCD’s, X/Y translation is […]

  • ASCB Roundup – Andor Clara, Revolution Confocals

    Andor had it’s new ICX-285-based Clara camera and revolution DSD Confocal on display. Key features of the Clara camera are: 1Mhz readout mode for very low read noise imaging Deep cooling capability at -45c Simple USB interface The Revolution DSD confocal is a new white light system that uses a transmission and reflection pattern to […]

  • ASCB Roundup – Prior Proscan 3

    Prior has released a new Proscan 3 controller. This includes a new joystick which has some nice programming of it’s wheel functions. The controller supports TTL, Filter wheels, Shutters and XYZ encoded motors. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzBpzHqiicE