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New motorised observation filter
wheel for swift filter switching introduced by Olympus Fast filter switch for fluorescence techniques meets the need for speed Hamburg, 28.07.2005 – In recognition of the need for speed during multi-emission fluorescence experiments, Olympus has introduced a fast observation filter wheel – the U_FFWO. This new motorised wheel is ideal for certain cellular observation techniques on the molecular level, such as FRET, Quantum Dot applications and dual-emission ion imaging. Designed specifically for use with the Olympus cell^R and cell^M high end research imaging stations for live cell microscopy, the new fast observation filter wheel has a minimal switching time of just 58 milliseconds. This speed is essential for time course investigations of rapid intracellular events that require the acquisition of several images per second with observations made at different wavelengths. The U_FFWO is fully integrated with the cell^R and cell^M Experiment Manager – a unique graphical user interface for easy experimental set-up. A single command icon within the experiment plan enables the automatic selection of the correct filter in optimal synchronisation with the camera and illumination equipment. The new observation filter wheel can also be operated using the hand switch of the motorised IX81 and BX61 microscopes while it does not require a separate control box. With 8 positions for standard 25mm filters, the filter wheel also has a simple tool-free method for filter exchange which is patent-pending and adds to the user-friendliness of the system. The U_FFWO can be mounted on all Olympus IX2 and BX2 microscopes and has been developed to minimise on vibrations when switching. This means that there is no delay required prior to image acquisition, which is again vital for rapid intracellular observations. -ENDS- Please contact: OLYMPUS LIFE AND MATERIAL SCIENCE EUROPA GMBH Microscopy Esther Ahrent Section Manager Marketing Communication Tel: +49 40 2 37 73 - 5426 Fax: +49 40 2 37 73 - 647 E-mail: microscopy@olympus-europa.com www.olympus-europa.com Sarah Perceval PhD Alto Marketing Limited Building 22C Universal Marina Crableck Lane Sarisbury Green Southampton, Hampshire SO31 7AL T +44 (0)1489 557672 F +44 (0)1489 559246 M +44 (0)7973 342786 E sarahp@alto-marketing.com http://www.alto-marketing.com Come and see us in the press office at IBLA (International Biotech & Lab Automation Europe) 2005, 15-16 November, Olympia, London, UK. Entrance to these major life science product showcase exhibitions is FREE, register on-line today at www.ibla.co.uk |
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