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21/06/17 - Scitech announces the launch of the RT sCMOS cooled cameras from SPOT Imaging featuring Sony’s breakthrough Pregius sensor technology.Designed to address the challenging imaging requirements of life-science professionals, the SPOT RT sCMOS is the only high-speed camera on the market that currently employs a cooled Sony Pregius CMOS sensor. Deep cooling allows dim images to be seen without becoming obscured by dark current, while the global shutter ensures undistorted images of moving specimens. The RT sCMOS high speed cameras find use in fluorescence microscopy, FISH, GFP imaging, immunofluorescence and 3D de-convolution applications. Spinning disc confocal, FRAP, high speed multicolour fluorescence, electrophysiology, calcium imaging, ion transport physiology, ratiometrics imaging and voltage sensitive dyes are some of the other applications where the camera offers optimal service.Key features of RT sCMOS high speed cameras include: deep-cooling of the image sensor to -20°C supporting long exposure times; Sony Pregius IMX250 CMOS image sensor offering almost 3 times the sensitivity of the current benchmark CCD camera using the Sony ICX694; back-illuminated with enhanced Near-IR technology; super-fast USB3 monochrome camera operating at 36 fps at full resolution and 70 fps with 2x2 binning; resolution capabilities 2½ times greater than the RT3, working at 5 MP live; and compatibility with Mac and Windows operating systems.For more information, please visit the Scitech website www.scitech.com.au or call (03) 9480 4999.

16/05/17 - Scitech introduces the re-scan confocal microscope from Dutch microscopy company Confocal.nl.The new re-scan confocal microscope is based on Re-scan Confocal Microscopy (RCM), a new super-resolution technique that uses standard confocal microscopy extended with an optical (re-scanning) unit that projects the image directly on a CCD camera.The RCM provides a C-mount interface with microscope and camera, and includes two scanning-mirror sets - the scanner and the re-scanner. While the scanner scans the specimen, the re-scanner writes the emission signal on the camera chip. Key performance highlights of the new re-scan confocal microscopes include an axial resolution of 600 nm and lateral resolution of 170 nm at 488 nm excitation; quantum efficiency of 80-95% (depending on the camera); scan speed of 1 fps at 512x 512 resolution images; and configuration flexibility with excitation wavelengths using up to 4 lasers (e.g. 405, 488, 561, 632 nm), and emission wavelengths with up to 4 emission bands.The RCM technology is useful for biological applications, which require a combination of high resolution and high sensitivity. The RCM is a cheaper alternative to a confocal microscope and allows you to upgrade existing microscopes.For more information, please visit the Scitech website www.scitech.com.au or call (03) 9480 4999.

30/04/17 - Scitech announces the release of DASYLab 2016, the latest version of the proven data acquisition software application featuring enhancements including a new state machine module, support for double-precision data, larger block sizes and more.DASYLab allows users to configure custom acquisition, analysis, and control applications in minimal time and without programming. Designed for easy use, even for first-time users, DASYLab allows applications to be configured in a few minutes rather than days or weeks. The user can interactively develop PC-based data acquisition applications by simply attaching functional icons. Real-time displays, math and analysis, and control functions are all included.New features in DASYLab 2016:State Machine Module Easily set up sophisticated sequences more easily and efficiently: Users can reorder steps, or insert, delete, or append steps at any position in the State Machine.Support for Double-Precision Data Internal data format changed from a 32-bit float to a 64-bit double for data connections between modules. This structure enhancement supports high-resolution measurements and significantly increases accuracy. Larger Block Sizes Block sizes up to 1 MS are now supported. Support of larger block sizes increases the resolution and accuracy of block-related operations such as FFT.Support for TDM/TDMS File Format Users can read/write National Instruments (NI) techni­cal data management (TDM) files and TDM streaming (TDMS) files. TDMS files combine the benefits of several data storage formats – ASCII, binary, XML, and database – into one file format.Enhanced DASYLab DDF File Format DASYLab 2016 can read and store double-precision data. The software saves all data channels that contain measurement data, TTL signals, histogram data, and calculation and scaling results in a binary DASYLab data format (.ddf) file. Support for Python 2.7.10 The Script module supports Python 2.7.10 and many Python libraries in the public domain.Support for Virtual Time Bases Users can refer data sources such as a Switch, Slider, or Generator module to a virtual time base, and then change the synchronisation to the real time base for all modules at once.DASYLab 2016 also offers support for Windows 10/8/7 32/64-bit.DASYLab productsDASYLab Lite: Includes all drivers, comes without analysis, has a limited module count, and includes one Layout Window. DASYLab Basic: Includes all drivers, all standard modules (except Signal Analysis and Actions), and one Layout Window.DASYLab Full: Includes all drivers, all standard modules, 200 Layout Windows, and Control Sequencer.DASYLab Pro: Includes all drivers, DASYLab Full version, plus all add-on modules (without third-party modules).DASYLab Runtime: Allows you to run an existing worksheet application on an additional computer (with compatible hardware configurations).Current users of DASYLab should contact Scitech about upgrade options. For more information, please visit the Scitech website www.scitech.com.au or call (03) 9480 4999.

23/04/17 - Modular microscope boom stands from SPOT Imaging are designed to provide stability and easy positioning for stereo microscopes and cameras. Compatible with new and legacy stereo microscope brands including Zeiss, Olympus, Leica, Nikon and Meiji, these boom stands are machined and finished using high quality, durable materials to ensure they can safely support the equipment for a long time.SPOT’s boom stands offer a choice of base options including a weighted steel base, table clamp, and table mount with backing plate. Stainless steel vertical posts are available as standard in 15.75" and 24" lengths but can be custom cut to the required size. The boom stands also support all 76mm stereo microscope pods and all cameras with the standard 1/4? 20-threaded hole. The boom stand models include SMS15/16 standard boom stand, SMS6B dual shaft ball bearing boom stand, SMS25 articulating arm boom stand, and SMS20 heavy duty ball bearing boom stand. The horizontal arms of the SMS15/16, SMS6B and SMS25 boom stands terminate in an industry standard bonder socket mount. Tilting and non-tilting adapters to mount cameras and stereo microscopes that don’t have the industry standard bonder dowel are available separately if needed.For more information, please visit the Scitech website www.scitech.com.au or call (03) 9480 4999.