Microscopy News

RSS

Hitachi and Hokkaido University Showcases Revolutionary Electron Analysis Microscope

Hitachi Ltd and Hokkaido University prototyped an electron analysis microscope that produces an enlarged image by irradiating an electron beam from a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to a specimen and analyzing the diffraction pattern of the scattered light.

31 Jul 2008

PI Releases Comprehensive Reference Book on Nanopositioning Technology

A comprehensive reference book on nanopositioning technology entitled "Piezo Stages, Nanopositioning Systems, Ultra-Precision Actuators + Motors" is available in PDF format from PI.

31 Jul 2008

Nanotechnology Having Profound Impact on New Microscopy and Imaging Instrumentations

Nanotechnology is having a profound impact on new instrumentation for microscopy and imaging, driving next-generation technologies toward smaller footprints, sleeker profiles, more economical systems, and invigorating mi...

30 Jul 2008

MME's Lead Consultant Forms New Group Known as The MIP

Since 1991, the unique microscopy and imaging industry has looked to Microscopy/Marketing + Education, Inc (MME) as its primary source of market information and new product launches. Along the way, MME has also offered s...

30 Jul 2008

Carbon Nanoprobes Receives Custom Orders from Leading Semiconductor Manufacturers

Carbon Nanoprobes, Inc., an emerging nanotech solutions provider, welcomes its first revenue from two major semiconductor manufacturers. Contracts with major semiconductor companies are a huge milestone for CN Probes.

30 Jul 2008

Scientists Created 3-D Images of Nanofoam to Determine its Strength and Potential Applications

Researchers have created a 3D image of a material referred to as "liquid smoke." Aerogel, also known as liquid smoke or "San Francisco fog," is an open-cell polymer with pores smaller than 50 nanometers in diameter.

30 Jul 2008

Nanobialys Soon Be Carrying Medicinal Compounds to Tumors or Atherosclerotic Plaques

Ultra-miniature bialy-shaped particles - called nanobialys because they resemble tiny versions of the flat, onion-topped rolls popular in New York City - could soon be carrying medicinal compounds through patients' bloodstreams to tumors or atherosclerotic plaques.

30 Jul 2008

ICMS Selects FEI Company to Develop Unique Imaging Facility

India’s International Centre for Material Science (ICMS) in Bangalore has selected FEI Company and its Mumbai-based agent, Icon Analytical Equipment Private Limited, to develop a unique imaging facility. It will be...

30 Jul 2008

Scaling the Technology Down Further into the Realm of Quantum Physics

Over the past three decades researchers have been competing to reduce the size of basic electronic devices. Intel has been leading the commercial effort with its recent announcement of the 'Atom' processor which incorporates transistors on the scale of tens of nanometres.

29 Jul 2008

New Instrument Combines Traditional Computer-Chip Technology with Microfluidics

Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have turned science fiction into reality with their development of a super-compact high-resolution microscope, small enough to fit on a finger tip.

29 Jul 2008