All-in-one microscope for advanced imaging, recording and measurement

Building on its extensive microscope lineup, KEYENCE Corporation has released a new multipurpose microscope. The VHX-700F allows users to leverage some of the advanced functions of the VHX Series, such as Depth Composition and 3D Display, while offering the same image quality and primary measurement capabilities at a lower price point.

The VHX-700F incorporates observation, measurement, and image recording capabilities into a single device, while offering all of the imaging techniques found in traditional inspection equipment. The microscope boasts a 0.1x – 5,000x magnification range and provides bright field, dark field, and transmitted illumination. Additional attachments offer polarized, diffused, and DIC imaging methods. Users can also inspect inside small openings with a complete lineup of borescopes and fiberscopes.

By combining the technology generally found in stereoscopic, metallurgical, measurement, and scanning electron microscopes, the VHX-700F is able to accentuate the strengths of these systems while avoiding many of their limitations. Not only can images be captured entirely in focus with the exceptionally large depth-of-field, but a variety of measurements can be completed directly on the image with just a click of the mouse. The multi-angle stand is paired with a rotating stage to allow 360 degree views without the need to fixture or contort the sample, and the camera easily detaches for handheld, non-destructive imaging of larger parts.

Raman images and analysis become even easier

The XploRA™ Raman microscope has been launched with the ground breaking SWIFT confocal Raman image operation from HORIBA Scientific, and will enable this compact analytical Raman spectrometer to enter into the realm of the research microscope.

The XploRA™ is a new concept in Raman microscopy, bringing Raman chemical identification directly to your microscope. High resolution light microscopy is effectively coupled to uncompromised Raman spectroscopy in one unique, compact package.

The system provides the established performance of HORIBA Scientific Raman microscopes at a surprising price. Combining microscopy and chemical analysis the XploRA™ retains the full functionality of your microscope coupled with high performance Raman spectroscopy.
The new SWIFT functional expands the possibilities of this groundbreaking instrument still further providing much faster and higher definition images than one would expect from an “analytical” Raman microscope.

Compact and rugged in design, the XploRA™ is easy to use and transport due to its minimal footprint, so it is the ideal smart microscope for every R&D, QA/QC and forensic lab. Now you can explore the true nature of your sample with rapid compound identification and chemical imaging, with no sample preparation and analysis in normal ambient conditions. This non-destructive technique of analysis will transport you into a new dimension of microscopy.
Intuitive operation through new fully compliant software modules including GO!™ the Guided Operation wizard ensures complete ease of use and gets you up to speed immediately.
The XploRA is the complete analytical Raman microscope so come and see it in operation at Microscience 2010, stand F9.

New transmission probe

Aabspec has released a new dual sample transmission probe for their #S and #SX multi-mode spectroscopy/ microscopy systems.

The probe is formed in a single piece of 316 stainless steel (no welds, no brazes) and provides lower thermal mass with integral sample temperature read-out. The #S and #SX provide the capability to compare two samples in the same experiment. Temperatures from –150degC to 600degC can be used with pressures from UHV to 1000psi.

Optical modes include FTIR using Transmission or Large Angle Reflectance with the option of UV irradiation. In addition, the #S and #SX provide Raman Spectroscopy and Microscopy. Applications include polymer, adhesive, catalyst and