Laboratory Equipment and Lab Product News

Leica Microsystems Introduces Stereo Microscope Objective for Imaging Specimens in Aqueous Solution

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

08/07/2014

Wetzlar, Germany. Leica Microsystems introduces the new Leica Planapo 2.0x CORR objective for the Leica M series stereo microscope, specifically for the use with specimens immersed in aqueous solution. With this objective, users can obtain pin sharp visualization of specimens with up to a 5 mm water column between the specimen and the objective. The objective solves a problem many stereo microscope users have: Observing specimens in aqueous solution deteriorates image...

Leica DMi1 – The Entry Level Inverted Microscope Leica Microsystems Introduces an Inverted Microscope for Cell Culture Quick Check, Documentation, and Education Purposes With an Excellent Price-Performance ratio

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

08/06/2014

Wetzlar, Germany. With the Leica DMi1, Leica Microsystems launches an entry level inverted microscope with functions specifically necessary for routine lab work. The Leica DMi1 enables cell biologists to check and document cell and tissue cultures within seconds. Its ease-of-use and efficient operation make it an excellent choice for routine laboratory work as well as for training.Combining high performance and affordability, the Leica DMi1 is equipped with LED...

Working Fast and Efficiently to Achieve Better Results in the Microscopy Classroom

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

22/04/2014

Next Generation Student Microscopes - Setting Exemplary Preconditions in Educational Microscopy with the Leica DM100 and the Leica DM300 Wetzlar, Germany. To set exemplary preconditions for students in life science courses, Leica Microsystems continues to enhance the Leica DM100 and Leica DM300 Educational Microscopes. Both microscopes are now equipped with new high performance achromat objectives and ISO labeled plan achromat objectives. There is also a new open...

Leica Microsystems Opens Experience Lab in Japan

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

14/04/2014

Laboratory for Microscope Demonstration and Workshops Located in TokyoWetzlar, Germany. Leica Microsystems opens an Experience Lab in the headquarters of the Japanese office in Tokyo, Japan. The laboratory is dedicated to product demonstrations of Leica microscope systems and workshops. Additionally, it serves as a showroom for microscope users who wish to get to know the instruments and accessories like cameras, illumination and software. Users are free to bring their own...

Leica TCS SP8 STED 3X - fast and direct 3D super-resolution

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

24/10/2013

See the full spectrum of life - with the smallest confocal volume everMannheim, Germany. Leica Microsystems continues to extend the capabilities of confocal super-resolution with its new STED platform Leica TCS SP8 STED 3X. The first presentation to the public will be at the annual meetings of the Society for Neuroscience in San Diego, USA, and of the American Society for Cell Biology in New Orleans, USA, during November and December 2013 respectively.The 3D STED system...

New Super-Resolution System for 3D Localization Microscopy

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

17/10/2013

Leica SR GSD 3D – Highly Precise and Reproducible Localization of Single Molecules and Cellular Structures in Three Dimensions Wetzlar, Germany. Super-resolution is a major trend in light microscopy. Extending its portfolio of super-resolution microscopy products, Leica has now launched the Leica SR GSD 3D, a widefield system that not only offers 2D, but now also 3D super-resolution imaging of molecules and cellular structures. Based on GSD (Ground State...

New Super-Resolution System for 3D Localization Microscopy

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

05/09/2013

Leica SR GSD 3D - Highly Precise and Reproducible Localization of Single Molecules and Cellular Structures in Three Dimensions Wetzlar, Germany. Super-resolution is a major trend in light microscopy. Extending its portfolio of super-resolution microscopy products, Leica has now launched the Leica SR GSD 3D, a widefield system that not only offers 2D, but now also 3D super-resolution imaging of molecules and cellular structures. Based on GSD (Ground State Depletion)...

Leica FluoScout Helps Researchers Get the Most out of their Fluorescence Microscopes

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

21/08/2013

Online Tool for Determining the Optimal Fluorescence Filter Cube SetWetzlar, Germany. On August 21, 2013, Leica Microsystems launched Leica FluoScout, an online tool that enables users of fluorescence microscopes to determine the optimal filter cube or filter set for achieving excellent imaging results. Leica FluoScout is accessed at www.leica-microsystems.com/FluoScout.Find the optimal combination of light sources, fluorophores and filter cubes To achieve excellent...

Leica Microsystems Launches two Cameras for Routine Imaging Applications Leica DMC2900 for Brightfield, Leica DFC3000 G for Fluorescence Applications

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

20/06/2013

Heerbrugg, Switzerland / Wetzlar, Germany - As of June, Leica Microsystems has launched two cameras that are ideal instruments for routine brightfield or fluorescence applications. Both cameras are equipped with sensors dedicated to the respective applications that allow live images of up to 30 frames per second and a USB 3.0 interface for fast data transfer. The Leica Application Suite (LAS) and the fluorescence counterpart LAS Advanced Fluorescence (LAS AF) software...

Advanced Options for Users of Leica Total Digital Pathology

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

22/10/2012

Nussloch, Germany (October 22, 2012) Today, Leica Biosystems, provider of world-leading Total Digital Pathology solutions, introduces two new product offerings to their portfolio. Digital Pathology use cases are multifaceted and these new solutions provide direct support for two of the fastest growing applications of this emerging technology. A fully integrated scanner with a web-enabled management system offers a straightforward solution for entry level users, while the...