Hamilton Thorne, a company that manufactures advanced laser systems for fertility, stem cell research and regenerative medicine markets, declared that it will continue the technology partnership with ISee3D to sell their single lens, single camera, and single chip 3D microscope technology.
The two companies initially partnered to manufacture a single lens 3D microscope adapter that offers 3D imaging capabilities for research grade microscopes presently having only 2D capability. According to the terms of the agreement, Hamilton Thorne has acquired exclusive rights to market the three-dimensional technology of ISee3D with its lasers in specific regenerative medical research and cell research markets. The product is available in both upright and inverted configurations, and is anticipated to be launched in the fall of 2011.
Researchers can use the 3D lens to examine cells and carry out scientific procedures. The adapter supports 3D imaging through the optical port of the camera via the video channel and is suitable for use in biological research applications. The adapter is an economic solution for this grade of microscope or camera and may be provided as a universal adapter to support other microscopes of high power. CEO of Hamilton Thorne, Meg Spencer, stated that the ISee3D's technology offers three-dimensional imaging capabilities that can be applied to microscopy and will result in revolutionizing the field of cell biology. She added that when combined with their mini-lasers, researchers will experience advanced capabilities for robotic micro surgery and will be able to completely view various types of cultures, cells, and tissue segments.
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