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Hand-Held zipScope Magnifies Up to 200× Enlarged images and videos are captured conveniently with zipScope models introduced this year by Aven, Inc. Te compact wireless and USB microscopes allow computer screen viewing and storage of inspection, medical, and research records. Each version has a 1/2-inch
color CMOS image sensor, 8 white LEDs, and anti-slip coating. Te zipScopes feature automatic exposure and white balance and digital magnification up to 200× (hard-wired) or 120× (wireless).
Aven, Inc.
www.aveninc.com.
JAI Adds New Interlaced Color Cameras
JAI today announced the release of color versions of its TM-77X and RM-67X lines of small interlaced CCD video cameras targeted primarily at defense and homeland security applications. Te new camera models are
the TMC-773 and TMC-775—NTSC color cameras with 1/3-inch and 1/2-inch sensor formats, respectively—and the RMC-673 and RMC-675—the PAL versions of these cameras. Te new color cameras provide high sensitivity and image quality with signal-to-noise ratios of better than 50 dB.
JAI Inc.
www.jai.com
Measurement Software Makes Aven’s HD Camera an All-in-One Tool
Precise, immediate measurement of parts is simplified with a new HD microscopy camera with built-in calibration soſtware. Te 1.3M color inspection camera has a VGA cable for a monitor connection. Point-and-click measurement data and images can be saved on a built-in SD card. It
records linear, circular, or angular measurements in millimeters or inches, as well as a radius or between parallel lines.
AVEN, Inc.
www.aveninc.com
FEI Unveils Novel Solution for Natural Gas Extraction in Unconventional Reservoirs
FEI announced a novel solution for analyzing the production characteristics and potential of unconventional gas reservoirs. Te Helios NanoLabTM DualBeamTM system images kerogen, porosity, and microstructures in three dimensions (3D) with nanometer- scale resolution. Te data are essential to
determining the production potential of the reservoir, optimizing extraction procedures, and designing simulators of the nanoscale pore structure.
FEI, Inc.
www.fei.com
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Agar Scientific Offers Broad Range of Substrates for SPM Use
Agar Scientific is pleased to announce their broad range of sample substrates for use by the SPM community. SPM researchers are oſten faced with the challenge of obtaining substrates for their work quickly and cost-effectively. Agar offers an easy, one-stop solution, offering a broad range of different materials to the needs of applications for all researchers. HOPG and mica plus precious metal substrates of gold, silver, and platinum are available.
Agar Scientific Limited
www.agarscientific.com
New Mitutoyo USB Input Tool
Mitutoyo America Corporation announces the availability of a new USB input device that streamlines the interfacing of Mitutoyo Digimatic® hand
measurement tools with PCs. When
connected to a PC’s USB port, the USB Input Tool is automatically recognized as a keyboard device. No special soſtware is required. A USB keyboard signal converter translates Digimatic display values
to keyboard signals. Tis enables the direct inputting of data into the cells of off-the-shelf spreadsheet soſtware, such as Excel®.
Mitutoyo America Corporation
www.mitutoyo.com
JAI Adds GigE Vision Interfaces to its 3-CCD Color Cameras
JAI announced that it has begun shipping the AT-140GE and the AT-200GE, the latest in its industry-leading 3-CCD color camera series.
Te company had previously launched versions of these cameras with Camera Link digital interfaces. Te new models feature the same 1.4-megapixel and 2-megapixel resolution as the Camera Link models but come equipped with GigE Vision serial interfaces able to operate via standard Ethernet cabling and network hardware.
JAI, Inc.
www.jai.com
Buehler’s AbrasiMatic 300 Abrasive Cutter Now Available with Optional X-Bed
Buehler’s AbrasiMatic® 300 abrasive cutter now features the optional X-Bed for increased convenience when sectioning. Te accompanying digital display tracks x-axis travel. Te new X-Bed adjusts using a handle wheel on the front of the machine; operators can quickly and easily position/ reposition samples without unclamping them from
the table or vice. Aſter making the first cut, operators can then set the digital display to zero and subsequent x-axis table movement is then displayed in 0.1-inch increments.
Buehler
www.buehler.com
doi:10.1017/S1551929511000356
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