Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc.
Thornwood, NY 10594-1939
Aug 27, 2008 Optimized for flexibility and safety, Axio Examiner fixed stage microscope supports configuration with 4 upper parts, 2 lower parts, as well as various components - stages, micropipettes, light sources - and motorization options. Several interfaces are also available, and specimen area is extendable to free working distance of up to 100 mm. Connection of up to 2 AxioCam cameras and use of AxioVision v4.7 software with physiology module facilitate quantitative evaluation.

Carl Zeiss IMT Corporation
Brighton, MI 48116
Aug 26, 2008 Suited for neuroscience research, Axio Examiner Fixed Stage Microscope features sloping turret that maximizes working area on large stage and allows working distance of more than 100 mm. Open space offers easy access to experimental area and flexibility in configuring options. Modular design offers choice of 4 upper bodies, 2 lower bodies, up to 3 camera interfaces, visible or IR illumination, DIC/Dodt Gradient contrast, and 2 and 4 position objective turrets.

Nikon Inc.
Melville, NY 11747
Jul 31, 2008 Suited for wide range of applications, SMZ-445/460 stereoscopic zoom microscopes feature Greenough zooming optical system and ESD protection to prevent electrostatic damage to samples. Model SMZ-445 comes with 0.8x to 3.5x zoom magnification, while SMZ-460 delivers 0.7x to 3.0x zoom magnification and features lightweight and compact design. Units have working distances of 100 mm, allowing for safe focusing even for specimens with uneven surfaces.

Nikon Inc.
Melville, NY 11747
Jul 25, 2008 Featuring Hybrid Auto-Focus system, LV-DAF offers fast tracking ability through combination of slit projection and contrast detection auto focus. LED light source allows system to focus on samples ranging from low to high reflectivity. Supporting brightfield, darkfield, and differential interference contrast, as well as reflective and transparent samples, LV-DAF can be controlled from PC or DS-L2 digital camera system for microscopes via USB or RS232C.

FEI Company
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Jul 18, 2008 With optional environmental enclosure to isolate instrument from thermal and acoustic interferences, Magellan XHR SEM enables rapid 3D surface imaging at different angles and at resolutions below 1 nm. Magellan 400 is optimized for scientific research, while Magellan 400L is optimized for semiconductor labs. Magellan 400L has load-lock feature that speeds-up sample throughput, and includes retractable solid state backscatter electron detector and S2 compliance kit.

GE Sensing
Billerica, MA 01821
Jul 18, 2008 With ShadowProbe® and StereoProbe® measurements, XL Go VideoProbe® borescope enables users to easily tackle non-destructive visual inspections in small, hard to reach places. It features LED technology to transmit high quality light by fiber optic bundle to camera head and VGA LCD screen that provides high-resolution data display. Tungsten braided insertion tube has 360° articulation, allowing for navigation in tight applications such as windmills, pipelines, and gas turbines.

Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc.
Thornwood, NY 10594-1939
Jul 11, 2008 Designed for routine applications in materials microscopy, Axio Scope.A1 includes 5 microscope upper bodies, 3 lower bodies, and 2 Vario columns which can be selected for respective requirements and combined into optimally customized microscope system. Sample area height can be continuously set up to 380 mm high, depending on configuration. Enabling C-DIC and PlasDIC techniques, unit offers 2-position sliders and 4- and 6-position reflector turrets as reflector modules.

FEI Company
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Jul 01, 2008 Able to select electron beam voltages anywhere between 80-300 kV, Titan(TM) 80-300 environmental transmission electron microscope (ETEM) allows researchers to see chemistry and nanoscale catalysis at atomic level. Microscope delivers high-resolution imaging with gas pressures in sample chamber as high as few percent of atmospheric pressure, and gas controller permits precise control of composition as well as pressure. Heating and cooling holders provide control over range of temperatures.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
Jun 19, 2008 Equipped with pulse processor, spectral imaging capability, and software suite, NORAN System 7 accelerates microanalysis in electron microscopy laboratories. It automatically analyzes X-ray spectrum and images during DAQ to obtain correct identification of material. Also included, UltraDry silicon drift detectors determine detection of X-rays down to Beryllium. Software uses peak shape fitting algorithms to identify elements in sample while enabling analysis and production of spectra.

Medit, Inc.
Winnipeg, MB R3C2B3
Jun 12, 2008 Featuring 32 mm conical eyepiece and stainless steel insertion tube, Rigid Glass Lens Borescopes use internal fiber optic light cables for direct illumination of inspection area. Available in 2.7, 4, 5, and 6 mm models, units come in lengths of 175, 302, 430, and 600 mm with 0, 30, 70, and 90° angles of view. All feature minimum 50° field of view, water- and oil-proof insertion tube, padded case, and portable LED light source.

Edmund Optics
Barrington, NJ 08007
May 28, 2008 With transmitted wavefront distortion of ¼-wave, peak-to-valley, TECHSPEC® High Performance ReflX(TM) Objectives feature numerical aperture of 0.28, working distance of more than 23 mm, and focal length of more than 13 mm. Tapered mechanical design allows use at angles of incidence up to 45°, while curved spider leg mounts eliminate diffraction effects in image plane that can occur with straight legs. Choice of coatings allow lenses to cover wavelength ranges from deep UV to 11 mm into IR.

Special Optics, Inc.
Wharton, NJ 07885
May 28, 2008 UV microscope objective provides 0.28 micron spot imaging at wavelength of 248 nm and 0.41 micron spot imaging at wavelength of 365 nm. Featuring effective focal length of 5.5 mm and field of view of 100 microns, it is diffraction limited with less than 0.07 waves RMS wave front distortion over entire field of view.

Keyence Corporation of America
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675
Apr 23, 2008 Combining capabilities of SEMs and non-contact profilometry with functionality of conventional microscope, VK-9700 features 18,000x magnification and can perform surface profile, roughness, 3D, and comparative measurements. Its 3D display works with virtual trackball method and use of computer mouse to control viewing angle, lighting angle, zoom level, and Z-axis height. Images can be illuminated with pseudo-light when displayed on screen to shade irregularities on surface.

Medit, Inc.
Winnipeg, MB R3C2B3
Apr 23, 2008 Able to perform all types of remote visual inspections, Portable Monitor Type Flexible Borescope is equipped with LED Light Source, 3.5 in. TFT display screen, and internal CMOS camera chip. It has working length of 1-30 m and can capture images as well as video with up to 640 x 480 resolution, which can be saved to SD card. While probe OD of 5.5 mm facilitates access to small places, ability to change videoprobes extends application flexibility.

Lenox Instrument Co.
Trevose, PA 19053 3427
Apr 22, 2008 Twist-A-View Borescope, Model 6800SFK-720, has bend radius of 1.18 in. and allows for full 360° inspections of tight, restricted areas with twist of scope. Rotation is made possible via supplied 90° right-angle viewing adaptor. At .157 in. dia, tool can be snaked into tight locations requiring visual inspections. It delivers 17,000 fiber optic pixels for Hi-Res imaging, and portable LED light source delivers white light. Working distance spans from .197 in. to infinity.

Varian, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Apr 08, 2008 Including FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectrometers, microscopes, and imaging solutions, Varian 600-IR Series provides analytical tool to identify/characterize samples in applications ranging from QA/QC testing of raw materials in pharmaceutical laboratories to detection of trace amounts of explosives/narcotics in forensic analysis. It can reveal chemical fingerprint of material, even in mixtures, and has software and plug and play hardware that help simplify analyses.

Titan Tool Supply, Inc.
Buffalo, NY 14207 0569
Apr 03, 2008 Designed for inspection in hard-to-access areas, Model TFS4-720 offers high-resolution 17,000 optical fiber imaging bundle with capability of twisting image bundle via 90° mirror tip, which allows 360° view of interior. Unit is waterproof with oil- and fuel-resistant sheathing, multi-coated optics, and 1.25 W LED battery handle for illumination. Measuring 0.170 in. in dia, borescope offers flexible length of 28.35 in., 45° field of view, and focal length of 0.200 in. to infinity.

VEE GEE Scientific, Inc.
Kirkland, WA 98034
Mar 27, 2008 Along with infinity optics and trinocular head that supports digital image documentation, 1400INi series supports 4 stage inserts that offer flexibility to observe biological cultures within well plates, Petri dishes, slides, and vials. Stage extension expands mechanical stage to 300 x 160 mm, and ergonomic design features focusing controls low on base to prevent wrist strain. Microscopes also support fluorescence upgrade kits and digital camera systems.

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060 6608
Mar 21, 2008 Featuring distal video camera at end of 36 in. shaft, Video Stik VS36-10WW provides internal inspection of engines, A/C systems, and interior structures of walls. Imaging and illumination are provided by full color image sensor and dual solid state LEDs, which are controlled by on/off rocker switch. Users can view live video from camera on 2.5 in. full color LCD screen. Operating for 5 hr on 4 AA batteries, scope comes in protective case with mirror and magnet accessories.

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
Mar 17, 2008 Nicolet(TM) iN(TM)10 FT-IR microscope, in combination with OMNIC Picta software, closes gap between simplicity of FT-IR spectroscopy and complexity of infrared microscopy. Room-temperature detector eliminates need for liquid nitrogen cooling, while slide-on ATR sampling device facilitates sample loading, locating, and measurement. OMNIC Picta software provides analysis functionality that extracts comprehensive chemical and physical information from data.