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Scanning stage is popular with system integrators
Two new models of the ProScan H117 flat top scanning stage are compatible with the Zeiss AxioVert 200 and Leica DMIRB/DMI6000B.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 December 2004
Joysticks aid inspection
Prior Scientific offers programmable joysticks for easy control of its OptiScan and ProScan microscope automation systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 October 2004
Scanning stages exceed stringent specifications
Motorised scanning stages from Prior have always had a reputation for quality and reliability and now the company reckons it is delivering the proof with every one.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 August 2004
Flexible operation for motorised stages
Prior Scientific Instruments has added a number of new features to its market leading ProScan motorised scanning stage for upright microscopes.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 July 2004
Acquisition software speeds image analysis
New software simplifies the task of acquiring images onto a computer from an analogue source such as a CCD camera.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 July 2004
Motors put scopes in focus
A new focus motor is designed for use with the new range of Leica DM4000 and DM5000 upright microscopes.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 May 2004
Upgrade for scanning stage
Prior Scientific has upgraded a number of features on its H101A ProScan scanning stage for upright microscopes in line with its philosophy of continuous product development and improvement.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 May 2004
New scanning stages at Analytica
Prior Scientific will be showing several new products for the first time at Analytica in May.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 March 2004
OEM solutions for vision and inspection
Prior has developed a variety of OEM solutions by entering into partnership agreements with clients that require the design, manufacture and supply of specialised, bespoke systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 March 2004
Motorised stages aid microscopy
A new line of motorised stages complement the latest inverted research microscopes.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 February 2004
Flexible operation for scanning stage
The ES111 OptiScan scanning stage for upright microscopes features maximum flexibility by adopting a three-plate design.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 February 2004
Microscopes look to production applications
The SM3 range of microscopes has been specifically designed for use in the production environment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 September 2003
Microscopes attract trade-in deal
After a long hot summer, Prior Scientific is aiming to put the sunshine back into microscopy with a stunning offer on new microscopes.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 September 2003
Stepper controller comes into focus
Prior Scientific has added a PCI stepper motor controller to its highly successful range of microscope automation products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 August 2003
Controller simplifies sample positioning
The ProScan II stepper motor controller for micropositioning and microinspection incorporates both USB and RS232 serial communications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 July 2003
Zoom in for a closer look
The Prior zoom optical system consists of literally thousands of individual parts that can be combined to produce exactly the magnification, field of view, depth of focus and resolution desired.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 July 2003
Modules drive samples into focus
Prior has adapted a number of its highly successful Z Focus modules to fit a range of stereo microscopes from leading manufacturers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 July 2003
Ruler keeps magnified images in perspective
Prior Scientific has produced a flexible ruler which can be used to quickly and easily assess the total magnification of any system displaying an image on a screen.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 July 2003
Microscope handles production environment
The EpiMet incident light microscope is designed specifically for routine reflected light applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 May 2003
Stepper controller takes control of test samples
Prior Scientific has developed a PCI stepper motor controller to drive any combination of motorised stages, focus motors, filter wheels and shutters, all from a PC.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 May 2003
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