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Researchers Employ X-Ray and Microscope Combination for Magnetic and Elemental Imaging

The Review of Scientific Instruments journal from the American Institute of Physics has published the results of an experimental study by a team of researchers that has developed an imaging device which combines a synchrotron X-ray source and an optical microscope.

15 Jun 2012

Scientists Evaluate Microscopy Techniques to Facilitate Better Analysis of Prehistoric Flora

Scientists at the University of Illinois have published the results of their studies to evaluate microscopy techniques employed to analyze the structure and shape of pollen grains.

From University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 14 Jun 2012

Sandia’s New AC-STEM to Study Structural Properties at Nanoscale

According to materials scientists, Paul Kotula and Ping Lu, Sandia’s new aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope (AC-STEM) is 50-100 folds better in terms of resolution and time taken for sample analysis when compared to the lab’s older analytical microscopes.

13 Jun 2012

Nanotechnology-Based Anti-Ice and Anti-Frost Surfaces

Harvard University researchers have discovered a novel technology that prevents development of ice or frost on metal surfaces. Any formation of ice can slide off the treated surface. The technology may have potential applications in aircraft, wind turbines, refrigeration systems and other industries.

13 Jun 2012

Scientists Unravel Atomic-Level Anatomy of Olympicene Molecule

Scientists at IBM have imaged a single 1.2 nm-wide olympicene molecule using advanced noncontact atomic force microscopy technique.

28 May 2012

XEI Scientific's Evactron Specimen Cleaning Technology Employed by NanoLab Technologies

XEI Scientific Inc announces their new Evactron® SoftClean™ specimen cleaning chamber is being used at Nanolab Technologies.

From XEI Scientific 24 May 2012

Technion Develops New Microscope Capable of Performing Real-Time Blood Analysis

A research team from the Israel Institute of Technology or Technion has developed a new optical microscope capable of revealing information similar to a conventional blood test but in real-time.

23 May 2012

PI Takes Over North American Distribution for miCos Products

Physik Instrumente LP, the US operation of piezo and nanopositioning systems manufacturer Physik Instrumente GmbH, will now handle sales, distribution and service of miCos GmbH products for the US, Mexico and Canada effective June 1, 2012.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 22 May 2012

New M-687 Motorized Microscope Stage From PI Employs Self-Locking Ceramic Motors For Ultra-High Accuracy

PI’s new M-687 motorized microscope XY stage for inverted microscopes is more compact and stable than traditional computer controllable microscope stages, due to its fully integrated, miniaturized ceramic linear drives. The M-687 is delivered as a complete system including a controller, joystick and software.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 17 May 2012

Nanonics Imaging Hosts User Workshop during CLEO Conference in San Jose, CA

Nanonics Imaging is pleased to invite its current and future customers to an upcoming User Workshop on Tuesday, May 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the F1 Conference Room in the San Jose Convention Center. The Workshop, to be held during the CLEO 2012 Conference & Exhibition, will feature prominent scientists presenting new developments and research highlights related to their work using Nanonics systems.

2 May 2012