Nikon launches new upright microscope for advanced clinical research

See the clinical evolution

September 1, 2011 — Nikon Instruments has launched the ultimate in clinical research upright microscope evolution – the Eclipse Ni-U. Designed with core technology used in Nikon’s renowned Eclipse Ti inverted research microscope concept, the highly evolved manual Ni-U is designed to meet the needs of all advanced bioscience and clinical research. The flexibility provided by motorisation capability and multi-mode operation, combined with high optical quality as well as improved ergonomics, provide access to all the major imaging techniques and observation methods.

Nikon’s highly acclaimed proprietary stratum structure has now been incorporated in this upright microscope. The structure enables optical paths in two tiers, providing complete flexibility with efficient system configurations and custom combinations according to application. A choice of stackable turrets is available for epi-fluorescence – manual, intelligent and motorised. The Ni-U offers high intensity 100W illumination with built-in fly eye optics for even illumination and further superior optical performance is ensured through Nikon’s CFI Plan Apochromat Lambda series objectives. Transmission and chromatic aberration correction have been improved throughout the wide range of visible to near IR wavelengths (950nm), allowing use of various fluorescent reagents. They provide bright, high-contrast, high S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio, multi-colour fluorescence images with almost no focus shift when used with any wavelength. Four new nosepieces include an intelligent sextuple DIC nosepiece option.

An improved ergonomic and space-saving design provides one-touch control buttons on the side of microscope for ease of access and comfort, with a simple remote control option and image capture button. A rotating ball-bearing dry film surface ensures smooth operation. Full image control is via the new DS- L3 camera unit and there is auxiliary camera support stand for larger EMCCD cameras. Two different arm options are available – manual for non-motorised and a contact arm for the motorised. Enhanced features also include a nosepiece spacer to match personal posture, LED pointer for the teaching head, as well as wear and scratch resistant ceramic and dry-film surface stages. A comprehensive range of motorised accessories, specifically configured according to application, augment the improved features to fully meet all clinical research requirements.

The Eclipse Ni-U adds to the newly launched Eclipse Ci series to provide the complete clinical microscope range.

Source: Nikon Instruments Europe B.V.

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