Nikon launches high NA, long WD, wide FOV objective for neuroscience
January 26, 2010
High performance, high resolution objective for deep image capture, specifically designed to compliment Nikon’s innovative upright electrophysiology microscope the FN1.Nikon has now added the innovative CFI Apo LWD 25X objective to its unique series of low refractive index, high numerical aperture (NA) objectives for use...
Products: Eclipse FN1
Applications: Neurobiology
Nikon launches high speed multiphoton microscope system
January 15, 2010
Dynamic live cell and deep tissue imagingNikon Instruments has launched its new AR MP Multiphoton and Confocal microscope system for high speed, high resolution and high sensitivity multiphoton excitation and confocal fluorescence imaging. The A1R MP allows for deeper, faster and sharper imaging, while remaining cell-fri...
Products: A1R MP Multiphoton Confocal
Applications: Neurobiology , Cell Biology Live
Nikon introduces CL-Quant Automated Image Analysis software
December 15, 2009
Nikon Instruments has introduced the new CL-Quant Automated Image Analysis Software featuring routines for assaying stem cell viability by label-free phase and fluorescence analysis. Intended for use with Nikon’s innovative Biostation CT, the software utilises a unique set of preconfigured routines for standard assays an...
Products: BioStation CT
Applications: Embryology/IVF
Nikon announces agreement for use of innovative Harvard STORM technology
December 14, 2009
N-STORM microscopes will enhance resolution 10-foldNikon Instruments has announced that Nikon Corporation has signed a licensing agreement with Harvard University granting Nikon the rights to use the Stochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy (STORM) technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Nikon will manufacture...
Products: Eclipse Ti, N-STORM Super-Resolution
Applications: Cell Biology Live
Nikon licenses SIM technology for super resolution fluorescence microscopy
December 14, 2009
Molecular scale resolution possible with N-SIM microscopy systemNikon Instruments is proud to announce that Nikon Corporation has signed an agreement with the University of California, San Francisco Office of Technology Management for Structured Illumination Microscopy (SIM) technology. Under the terms of the agreement,...
Products: N-SIM Super-Resolution, Eclipse Ti
Applications: Cell Biology Live
Nikon launches new cooled CCD digital camera for a variety of applications
November 26, 2009
The DS-Fi1c is the latest addition to Nikon’s renowned Digital Sight series of cameras. Featuring a high definition cooled colour camera head and the latest optical technology, the DS-Fi1c is ideal for both brightfield and fluorescence applications as well as sensitive samples. An optimal microscopic digital imaging syst...
Products: DS-Fi1
Applications: Cell Biology Live , Neurobiology , Plant Science , Haematology , Histology , Microbiology
High performance objectives optimised for live cell imaging
October 28, 2009
Nikon has launched its latest high performance, high numerical aperture (N.A.) objectives for use in biological applications. Featuring the highest ever N.A.s for water immersion objectives (1.27 and 1.25), these new objectives employ Nikon’s unique, ultra low refractive index Nano crystal coat, and are optimised for liv...
Applications: Cell Biology Live
Nikon develops new high zoom stereomicroscope
September 10, 2009
High zoom and easy imagingThe SMZ745T trinocular stereomicroscope is a strong new addition to the Nikon stereo zoom microscope range. By optimising the design of the Greenough optical system, Nikon has realised an impressive 7.5x zoom, as well as incorporating a convenient optical path switch and built in camera port to...
Products: SMZ745T
Applications: Wafers , Cracks and Failure Analysis , Asbestos , Metallurgy , Rocks/Minerals , Fabrics/Textiles
Nikon Advanced Modulation Contrast now available
September 8, 2009
Enhanced specimen image contrastNikon has announced the availability of a new light microscopy contrast method – NAMC (Nikon Advanced Modulation Contrast). Offering enhanced image sharpness and definition, NAMC can be used in all applications that traditionally use Hoffman Modulation Contrast and is particularly importan...
Products: Eclipse Ti, Eclipse TS100/TS100F
Applications: Embryology/IVF
Nikon launches specially designed cost-effective episcopic industrial microscope
September 8, 2009
Episcopic illumination applications ideal for the production lineThe Eclipse LV150L is the latest addition to Nikon’s renowned LV series of industrial microscopes. Designed especially for episcopic illumination, the LV150L is the ideal, cost-effective instrument for a wide variety of production line applications involvin...
Products: Eclipse LV150 Series
Applications: Automotive Manufacturing , Medical Devices , Microelectronics
