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software supports fluorescence lifetime imaging
Microscopy stereo microscope
PicoQuant has released version 5.2.4 of its SymPhoTime software for fluorescence lifetime imaging and correlation. The latest version supports the eight-channel configuration of PicoQuant’s HydraHarp 400 TCSPC system, allowing data acquisition and analysis with up to eight detection channels. Along with the release of the new software, the company has launched a dedicated online user discussion forum. Additional enhancements of the software
include the extension of the measurement preview functions: It is now possible to display TCSPC histograms as well as intensity/time traces for each channel separately during the measurements. SymPhoTime is designed for integration of a broad range of algorithms and methods for the analysis of fluorescence dynamics users may require.
www.picoquant.com
Accessories thermoelectric cooler for photonics
novel substrate for laser marked labels
be marketed towards electronics, automotive, and medical technology applications, where heat and chemical resistance is required. This heat resistant label uses heat
resistant acrylic adhesive with Victrex’s high performance APTIV film as the substrate. The label is capable of adhering to a wide range of surfaces such as steel, ceramics and glass. The label is printed using the MX-V1000, a high resolution laser marker made by Omron Corporation. A variety of label colours and thicknesses are available including standard 50μm and thin 25μm label stock. Laser marking requires no ink to make
Victrex, a UK-based developer of polymer materials, has introduced a novel pressure sensitive polymer label designed for high quality, high resolution laser marking. The laser marking label will be marketed by Kuramoto Sangyo, a Japanese manufacturer of pressure sensitive sheets that developed the new label in conjunction with Victrex Japan. The labels will
an almost indelible high resolution mark so the process can be used in a wide range of industries. Commonly used polymer labels such as those based on PET films are not suitable for high resolution laser printing, because they have warping problems and poor print quality caused by the high heat of the laser. On the other hand, the laser marking label developed using APTIV films is able to withstand the heat of the laser and offers clear and high quality printing results.
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Nextreme Thermal Solutions has introduced its OptoCooler HV37 module, the next product in its high-voltage (HV) line of thin-film thermoelectric coolers (TECs) for photonics applications with larger heat pumping requirements. At 85°C, the OptoCooler HV37 can pump 4.5W or 107W/cm2
Vision Engineering has added a low cost stereo zoom microscope to its range of microscopes. The SX25 has been designed to incorporate high quality optics without unnecessary optional extras, keeping the cost of the microscope down. With a standard configuration the SX25 provides instantaneous results, with ease of use and portable, compact dimensions. Providing
Microscopy stand for camera
Flir Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a new microscopy stand that enables its SC5000 cooled IR camera to provide a complete solution for infrared microscopy applications in electronics, biotechnology and nanotechnology. The new microscopy stand, when used with a 5x macro lens and a SC5000 camera, provides spatial resolution down to 3μm per pixel without loss of dynamics or measurement accuracy. The SC5000 camera is designed as an affordable device with which
up to x180 magnification with 4.5:1 zoom ratio, the microscope is suitable for routine laboratory tasks from observations to dissecting, and industrial tasks such as inspecting and reworking components. Polarisation sets are available and a range of stand
options are available for adapting the microscope to fit various working environments.
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users can perform thermal imaging at high spatial resolution with high sensitivity and accuracy. With a choice of 320 x 240 or 640 x 512 pixels format InSb focal plane array delivers respectively a 100 or 380Hz frame rate while maintaining linearity and sensitivity. The company’s read out electronics provides low noise and high pixel rate without compromising sensitivity. The SC5000 is a plug and play device, using either GigE or Camlink interfaces to transmit both commands and full dynamic
range digital video.
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heat in footprint of only 6mm2 The device is only 0.6mm high, making it one of the thinnest heat-
pumping TECs in the photonics market today. At 85°C, the OptoCooler HV37 can create
a temperature differential (ΔT) of up to 60°C between its hot and cold sides, and operates at a maximum voltage of 7.7V, making it compatible with commonly found board-level currents and voltages. At 25°C, the device can create a ΔT of up to 50°C with a maximum voltage of 5.9V. The OptoCooler HV37 is RoHS-compliant and
is manufactured using gold-tin (AuSn) solder, which enables assembly temperatures as high as 320°C. These assembly temperatures make the HV37 module compatible with industry standard processes for packaging photonics devices that require tight tolerances.
www.nextreme.com
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