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 are subject to change at any time – check with your local rep or myself for current specs!
This is an interesting method of delivering biomolecules into living cells.
SEM image of Cell on Needlebed
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.
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Here’s to a merry christmas and a happy new year!
Details on the agreement between Nikon and UCSF for SIM can be found Here.
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 structured illuminations technique and custom manufacturing process. This method also supports 3-D sectioning as well as TIRF.
The STORM system was developed by Dr. Xiaowei Zhuang at Harvard University. This system uses statistical sampling of multiple exposures to produce extremely high resolution images. It supports 3-D image construction as well.
At the show floor Nikon had the A1R-MP Confocal system running. This system can perform very high frame rate acquisitions using multiphoton excitation.
Key features are:
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:
D2 Camera
Andor had it’s new ICX-285-based Clara camera and revolution DSD Confocal on display. Key features of the Clara camera are:
The Revolution DSD confocal is a new white light system that uses a transmission and reflection pattern to produce a confocal image. Andor has a webinar available on the DSD here.
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.
Stopped by the sutter booth to check out the XL. It’s been out for a while but it’s always good to see. They had it running in a filter wheel loop for the duration of the show.
Key features of this system are:
