Administering vaccinations is vital prevention of viral or bacterial infections. The topic was already studied in early Asian cultures and finally experienced its breakthrough in the 19th century under the research of Edward Jenner. While they are still a point of contention, vaccines are now part

FT-NIR spectroscopy offers a simple tool to identify different types of textiles, with distinct spectral features observed at wavelengths >1350 nm. This approach may be useful for authentication of natural and synthetic consumer textile products. Vibrational spectroscopy is widely used for the non..

To improve product quality and streamline processes, manufacturers seek more effective methods of in-line color monitoring. In this application note, we discuss a versatile spectral system for non-contact color measurements. Color is one of the first things we notice about an object. In industry...

NanoQuest is based on Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) technology, which is often favored in laboratory spectrometers because it collects spectral data over a wide range. The sensor’s patented micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology allows for a continuous-wave Michelson interferometer

In the battle against COVID-19, UV sterilization techniques can extend the life of high-demand personal protective equipment (PPE). But does your UV lamp provide enough power to disinfect face masks safely? When COVID-19 started its march around the globe, the need for unprecedented amounts of PPE..

Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has expanded the applications of Raman spectroscopy to include trace analysis of materials such as explosives residues, evidence at crime scenes, chemical warfare agents and pesticides. As a label-free technique, SERS is also well suited to biosensing, from

Andor Technology (Andor), an Oxford Instruments company and world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, today announced an expansion of the Marana sCMOS physical sciences camera platform, with the launch of the new ultrasensitive ‘Marana 4.2B-6’ back-illuminated model. Featuring 9

Electronic devices are becoming smaller, more complex, operate in different environments, and include several types of components that require tactile, optical, and electronic testing methods. The position of these devices in the final assembly demands precise positioning of the inspection tool in..

Andor Technology (Andor), an Oxford Instruments company and world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, announced the launch of Sona 4.2B-6, a new model in the ultrasensitive back-illuminated Sona microscopy camera series.The Sona 4.2B-6 provides a superbly balanced combination of

WaveGo is a straightforward and accurate handheld tool for characterizing light. Connect the WaveGo wirelessly to your smartphone, download the easy-to-use app, take a measurement, and log your results. It is easy as it sounds! We have already published an article introducing this device to the mark

Optical inspection, laser cutting or marking, but also industrial measuring technology and microscopy require positioning systems which offer high travel accuracy and stability and that are as fast as possible in order to achieve high throughput. To be able to offer solutions to the most diverse app

Andor Technology (Andor), an Oxford Instruments company and world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, today announced the launch of the new ultra-sensitive Balor, a very large area sCMOS camera for ground-based astronomy applications. Combining a 16.9 Megapixel, 70mm sensor with

Laser beam strikes on aircraft have long been a concern for aviation authorities across the world. In 2017, the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States received 6,754 individual reports of lasers being purposely aimed at their pilots, and in past week, five aircraft were targeted as the

Traditional food sorting methods rely on the expertise of workers to make quality assessments based on the human eye. Lugo sought to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of the sorting process using Ocean Insight’s optical sensing hardware and machine learning, aiming to improve customer trust

Ocean Optics is evolving. As Ocean Insight, it will bring application-specific expertise, services and solutions to define and solve important challenges across multiple industries and disciplines. Ocean Insight reflects the evolution from one of many suppliers of spectroscopy products to a singular

The high performance, high definition Ocean HDX spectrometer is now available in an extended-range (-XR) version that covers the UV-NIR. The Ocean HDX-XR has a 10 µm slit and extended-range grating responsive from 200-1100 nm. It delivers exceptional spectral performance, with high throughput, low

During the Prohibition era in the U.S., it was not the home-distilled liquors that were dangerous. To increase profits, cheap and poisonous industrial alcohols were added to spirits, often leading to blindness and death. Similar practices exist today, with estimates that 30 percent of the alcoholic

Conventional assembly automation techniques cannot provide the continuous improvement in cost and yield necessary for today's environment. PI's groundbreaking parallel gradient search allows simultaneous...

Implanted medical devices are everywhere, with central lines or catheters used in chemotherapy, blood transfusions, intravenous (IV) fluid administration, dialysis and IV antibiotics. Preventative measures are the most effective way to avoid device-related infection, but are not enough...

Impacts from Near-Earth Objects (NEOs), such as meteoroids, asteroids, or comets, can be a threat to Earth, artificial satellites, and spacecraft. It is therefore important to determine their size and assess how numerous they are. A technique to investigate the size-frequency distribution of NEOs...

Arup, a global engineering and consulting firm, requires accurate, easy to use tools to monitor lighting for its customers interested in constructing and maintaining healthy building environments. WaveGo is a simple, smartphone-connected device for characterizing light. When paired with its smart...

Special covers, for example, reliably prevent the intrusion of dirt or hot particles into the drive; purge connections are also provided which, in combination with the cover, can generate overpressure inside the housing. Industrial connectors with bayonet locks facilitate the assembly. The linear...

While electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream and are on the roadmap (if not production line) of every major car manufacturer, the use of traditional gasoline engines will have a place in society for decades to come. Two recurring concerns of using fossil fuels are cleanliness and efficiency;

Andor Technology (Andor), an Oxford Instruments company and world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, today announced the launch of the new ultrasensitive ‘Marana 4.2B-11’ back-illuminated camera platform for physical sciences. Featuring 95% Quantum Efficiency and market...

The power of spectroscopy stems from its ability to provide detailed information by measuring the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with a sample. The absorption/transmission, emission and scattering of electromagnetic radiation provide a wealth of information for ...

Kick off the summer in style with a new offer from Ocean Optics. Place a spectrometer order valued at USD 5000/EUR 4000/GBP 3500 or more and we’ll include a FREE “Research” beach towel and OceanViewspectroscopy software. Act now — this offer expires Aug. 31, 2018. Ocean Optics miniature...

Laser processing, electronics production, optical inspection, and many more automation solutions require dynamic, precise and at the same time reliable positioning systems that can be easily integrated into machines. PI (Physik Instrumente) has therefore extended...

Marcel Koken (MK): My research tries to isolate and characterize bioluminescent and fluorescent protein families that are complementary or even better than the well-known GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein) and GFP-like proteins. The idea is to understand the mechanisms of these molecules and how...

UAB „Monospektra“ yra mokslinės įrangos ir profesionalių industrinių sprendimų tiekėja Baltijos šalyse. Įmonė specializuojasi spektroskopijos, vaizdinimo, precizinio pozicionavimo srityse ir dirba su lyderiaujančiais pasaulyje gamintojais. Mes plečiame savo veiklos geografiją ir ieškome pardavimų...

How do you measure reflectance from a 10-foot long live python? Very carefully and at a safe distance! That’s one of the insights gleaned by Carl Arvidson of Extended Reality Systems (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) and a team of researchers while using sensing technologies to identify non-native snake...

Advances in confocal, two-photon and light-sheet microscopy have rapidly advanced our understanding of cellular and subcellular structures and processes. However, live cell and whole animal imaging could be on the verge of even more breakthroughs following the...

Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) is an extension of Raman spectroscopy in which gold or silver nanoparticles amplify the Raman signals. The technique works via an electromagnetic effect where molecules come into proximity with gold or silver particles. When incident laser light strikes...

PI Ceramic manufactures piezoelectric tubes in miniature format. The tubes are suitable for the finest actuator applications and are used for example, in medicine technology.The piezoelectric tubes are available immediately with the new geometries. The new variants are available in...

Andor Technology Ltd., an Oxford Instruments company and world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, announced the launch of the Kymera 328i imaging spectrograph. This highly modular spectrograph features patented Adaptive Focus, quadruple on-axis grating turret and TruResTM...

The European - Extremely Large Telescope, in short ELT, of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has a segmented main reflector with a diameter of 39 m, a light collecting area of almost 1,000 m², and is the largest telescope for scientific evaluation of electromagnetic radiation in the visible...

Andor Technology (Andor), an Oxford Instruments company and world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, today announced the launch of a new super-resolution microscopy technology, available on single photon sensitive iXon EMCCD cameras. ‘SRRF-Stream’ unlocks real time super...

The highest compliment for Ocean Optics is for you to recommend our spectrometers and accessories to a friend or colleague. It’s simple: Recommend Ocean Optics spectrometers and accessories. If that referral becomes a customer, you will earn a reward - gift card worth up to $500!

During production and inspection of components with optical data transmission, it is important to align fibers or fiber arrays for optimum connection with the highest possible accuracy. Position tolerances way under 50 nm are usual and multi-channel inputs require alignment in...

Unbeknownst to us, most of the light sources we use for general home illumination have some “flicker” associated with them, due primarily to the AC nature of the current provided for power. While this occurs at rates faster than the typical human eye can see, it can nonetheless have an impact on...

Obtaining accurate, repeatable assessments of dermal characteristics is the key to many studies into the efficacy and impact of ingested and topical drugs affecting pigmentation. Spectral reflectance measurements offer an objective way to measure skin throughout dermatological studies, providing...

Andor Technology Ltd., an Oxford Instruments company and world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, today announced the launch of an ultrafast Spectroscopy Mode on its market leading high speed and low noise Zyla and iStar scientific CMOS platforms.

Monospektra is proud to be a sponsor of the 60th international conference for students of physics and natural sciences "Open Readings 2017". The conference will be held from the 14th to the 17th of March in Vilnius, Lithuania so make sure to mark your calendars...

The new P-616 NanoCube® from PI (Physik Instrumente) is extremely compact and offers identical dynamics, precision and velocity on all three motion axes with loads of up to 50 grams. This makes it suitable for example, for use in fiber alignment, microscopy or in precision manufacturing...

One of the greatest strengths of a compact, modular spectrometer is its ability to be deployed in environments outside the traditional lab. When combined with fiber optic probes that extend the spectrometer’s reach, the possibilities expand further. The flexibility of optical fiber cables permits...

PI uses piezoelectric stepping drives in the N-565 linear stage series. The drive principle enables repeatability in the range of a few nanometers, high guiding accuracy, and high force in a single compact unit. The linear stages therefore fulfill important positioning requirements...

Now available is a special offer on the highest performance miniature spectrometer in its class! The QE Pro spectrometer is a versatile, high-sensitivity instrument ideal for applications including absorbance, fluorescence and Raman analysis. Buy any QE Pro spectrometer and we'll include...

Dragonfly is a high-speed confocal imaging platform that is up to twenty times faster than conventional confocal microscopes. Dragonfly integrates Andor’s industry-leading cameras with patented illumination technologies, and optimized optical design, to deliver the most powerful platform of...

SERS amplifies the Raman effect by creating a plasmon resonance field. Using precisely controlled gold nanoparticles, Ocean Optics SERS substrates can amplify very weak Raman signals by many orders of magnitude, which is critical for trace level detection. Unlike many existing SERS products on...

Andor Technology, an Oxford Instruments company, has launched the Dragonfly, a high-speed confocal imaging platform supporting multiple high-contrast imaging techniques. Dragonfly integrates Andor’s industry-leading cameras with patented illumination technologies, and optimized optical design...

Florida’s Honeymoon Island State Park is a great place to tackle interesting applications of modular spectroscopy in a natural environment. Watch as we configure systems to measure different characteristics of this barrier island’s unique ecosystem...