Microscopy & Microtechniques 37


New Software to Improve System Control and Image Processing for Temperature Controlled Microscopy Launched


After listening to user feedback, Linkam has created new LINK software with an intelligent user interface that delivers a practical and intuitive system experience to users of their temperature controlled microscopy stages. Convenient and reliable software is of paramount importance to the scientifi c community and LINK now provides this.


From one central interface, it is possible to control and monitor the different physical parameters for Linkam stages. These include temperature, humidity, shear mode, tensile force and vacuum (depending on stage type and sensors fi tted). LINK can be programmed with up to 100 ramps making it easy for even complex experiments to be run. Furthermore, the new fi ve-point calibration ensures accuracy and precision in data collection. With the additional imaging module options, users can also see how their samples change in correlation to a controlled manipulation. LINK supports the Linkam T95 controllers with both USB 2 and RS232 connections.


Varying the environmental conditions of a sample can drastically change its physical properties. Proteins denature and polymers melt with heat; plastics tear when under tensile force and many other materials may release volatiles, oxidise, change colour or change shape. Such visual changes can be analysed quickly and easily with the new imaging and extended measurements modules. LINK can be programmed to take sample pictures at regular, specifi ed intervals and, with a simple calibration set up, area, distance and angles can all be measured and annotated directly onto the images.


Other optional, modules include TASC and 21CFR11. TASC (Thermal Analysis by Structural Characterisation) is a new image analysis technique developed in partnership with Professor Mike Reading of Cyversa. TASC tracks changes in surface structure. The technique is highly sensitive to glass and melt transitions and, unlike traditional DSC, it is possible to analyse different parts of the same sample to identify inhomogeneities. TASC can be combined with any Linkam thermal stage, in effect creating a modular thermal analysis system.


21CFR11 is the part of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations on electronic records and electronic signatures (ERES). Adding the 21CFR11 Module to LINK adds compliance through supporting access control, user level management and audit trails of the data and guaranteeing the reliability of electronic records.


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Jenoptik Completes Portfolio of Microscope Cameras


From September 2016, the PROGRES GRYPHAX®


KAPELLA, RIGEL and


PROKYON cameras will complete Jenoptik’s USB 3.0 product series, making it an attractive option for scientifi c use.


The new microscope cameras in the PROGRES GRYPHAX®


series


have been developed specifi cally for scientifi c applications in diffi cult lighting conditions. They are equipped with the latest CMOS sensor technology. With this development, Jenoptik has a USB 3.0 camera portfolio with which every microscope can be upgraded to become a modern, digital workspace.


Scientists working with poorly illuminated or weakly transmitting samples will benefi t from the wide-ranging capabilities of the CMOS sensors used. The high level of quantum effi ciency and the considerable dynamic range, coupled with very low noise, are properties that set new standards. Active sensor cooling for exposure times of up to two minutes is no longer required.


The PROGRES GRYPHAX® KAPELLA is a sensitive color camera for challenging samples and


lighting conditions. It offers scientifi c users a new level of image dynamics and richness of detail. The PROGRES GRYPHAX®


is the most sensitive camera in the entire portfolio. The PROGRES GRYPHAX®


RIGEL is the monochrome counterpart to the KAPELLA and PROKYON camera, the flagship of the PROGRES GRYPHAX range,


combines the best properties of all the models. It is the perfect all-round camera, capable of dealing with all aspects of microscopy through its image resolution of between 2.3 and 20.7 megapixels. Jenoptik is thereby continuing to invest in microscanning and color co- site sampling technologies. True colors can now be determined at speeds never previously achieved.


The operating software included is tailored precisely to the requirements and workfl ows of the user. With its especially short operating paths, the multifl uorescence tool facilitates work in such applications. The software can be installed quickly and is operated in the same way on different computer operating systems such as Macintosh, Windows and Linux OS. Use is intuitive and therefore simple, giving users maximum fl exibility when it comes to upgrading their microscopes. All PROGRES GRYPHAX®


microscope cameras are available now.


More information can be found at www.jenoptik.com/progres. A high-resolution product image is available for download from the Jenoptik image database.


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