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All-in-one systems for live cell imaging - Olympus cell^M and cell^R for multicolour fluorescence 3D imaging Hamburg, 17.07.06 – Introduced specifically for investigating live cell processes, the Olympus cell^M and cell^R are highly advanced fluorescence imaging workstations. At the top end of the Olympus cell* family of imaging products, both offer specialised all-in-one Illumination Systems with highly sensitive digital cameras for multicolour fluorescence time-lapse image acquisition. Their imaging software package features the intuitive Experiment Manager - a user friendly graphical interface enabling easy set up and execution of even the most complex experiments, with minimal training. The revolutionary cell^R boasts real time capability for a broad range of life science experiments. Its unique all-in-one MT20 Illumination System, allowing ultra-fast wavelength switching and attenuation, is specifically designed to meet experimental requirements for real time image acquisition by highly sensitive CCD cameras. A dedicated real time controller synchronises all hardware and peripheral devices whilst functioning independently of the imaging computer. This enables precise synchronisation of sample illumination and image acquisition, minimising phototoxicity and bleaching. The cell^M is also a highly integrated, multi-device imaging station for sophisticated fluorescence applications and live cell experiments. cell^M uses the MT10 Illumination System which is designed to meet experimental requirements for multi-colour fluorescence time-lapse image acquisition also using high sensitivity CCD cameras. The user friendly Olympus software guiding both systems features an ‘Experiment Manager’ to enable convenient and concise experimental set up. Drag & Drop icons represent simple commands, groups of commands or entire sub-experiments. Individual exposure times, attentuation values and online analyses can be set for each image acqusition command. Experiment plans are also automatically stored together with the image data in the database. Ensuring seamless workstation integration, both cell^R and cell^M system solutions are composed entirely of Olympus software, hardware control, illumination systems and microscopes throughout. Notes to editors: The new cell* family from Olympus is a comprehensive series of high powered and mutually-compatible imaging products combining excellent performance and user-friendly operation. Each member of the cell* family is made up of cameras, microscopes and illumination systems entirely from Olympus - all controlled by advanced software, ensuring that all parts work as one system. All cell* family members are fully upgradeable and able to grow with evolving research requirements so users do not have to get used to new interfaces as their needs develop. Olympus also understands the experimental procedures and the fact that it is ultimately quality of results that count. Olympus specialists are able to provide results-orientated support and advise on the tailoring of the cell* family imaging tools for specific experimental needs. There are seven members to the cell* family, developed for the specific requirements of different applications. These range from: cell^A, cell^B and cell^D for easy image capture and documentation; cell^F and cell^P for fluorescence applications and comprehensive research; up to cell^M and cell^R - the most sophisticated fluorescence systems for , the live cell microscopy, with real-time capability in the case of cell^R. Please contact:
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