Syncroscopy New Version of Microscopy Software Rapidly Generates Complete Images of Large Samples

06.11.02 Cambridge, UK: Syncroscopy, the world leader in unique digital imaging solutions for microscopy applications today introduced Montage Explorer Version 2, its innovative system for producing high quality stitched images of adjacent fields of view. The upgrade includes a new fast scanning mode and a link to the Syncroscan superfast sample mapping module.

The Syncroscan module now included in Montage Explorer Version 2 allows users to automatically scan at record speeds of up to 20 fields of view per second to produce a high quality map of their sample. The map can be used to select a region of interest so that a perfectly stitched Montage Explorer image of this area can be created thus solving any depth of focus problems. The new mode in Montage Explorer allows scanning using a digital camera and new, even faster algorithms.

Montage Explorer Version 2 is so versatile it can be used with any optical microscope or macro system. Even at high magnification, using Montage Explorer’s fast scanning mode, microscopists can rapidly move around the sample to build a detailed composite image of up to 18,000 by 18,000 pixels. The images produced can then be stored, analysed further or printed. 

Bob Town, Syncroscopy’s General Sales Manager said: “We are delighted with the incredibly enhanced performance the new fast scanning mode brings to this software upgrade. We are convinced Montage Explorer Version 2 will prove to be the perfect solution for any microscopists trying to produce large area, definitive images of large depth of focus samples such as bone and tissue sections or whole insects.”

 
High quality stitched image obtained by using Montage Explorer 2

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For Further Information Contact:
Jayne Arthur, Syncroscopy, Beacon House, Nuffield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TF, UK.
Tel: +44(0) 1223-727127 Fax: +44 (0) 1223-727101
Email: jayne.arthur@syncroscopy.com  Web site: www.syncroscopy.com  

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About Syncroscopy

Syncroscopy is a world-leading developer and supplier of innovative digital imaging solutions for optical microscopy applications. Syncroscopy's innovative brands include Auto-Montage for extended depth of focus three-dimensional imaging, Montage Explorer for the creation of the highest resolution, perfectly focused images ever seen and the SyncroCOOL camera range for cooled colour image capture. Syncroscopy's systems are used by more than 2,000 organisations internationally and include many of the world's major research institutes. 

Syncroscopy, founded in 1998 is a division of the Synoptics Group based in Cambridge, UK. The Group’s other divisions Syngene and Synbiosis specialise in digital imaging solutions for molecular biology and microbial applications respectively. Synoptics currently employs 50 people in its UK and subsidiary operation in Frederick, USA. The Group has profitable revenue of almost $10 million and continues to grow rapidly.