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Zoom Lens Digital Microscopes(Post)
What is a Zoom Lens Microscope? A zoom lens microscope typically does not have eyepieces and instead uses a digital camera and monitor to view images. The zoom lens can provide high magnification and
What is a Phase Contrast Microscope Used For?(Post)What is Phase Contrast? Phase contrast is a powerful microscopy technique primarily used to visualize transparent and colorless specimens without the need for staining procedures that might damage liv
Stereo Microscope Requirements for High Magnification Inspection in Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printed Microstructures(Post)Additive manufacturing (AM) and micro‑scale 3D printing have unlocked designs that traditional machining can’t touch; lattice structures, microfluidic channels, conformal cooling, and ultra‑fine surfa
Microscope Contrast Techniques(Post)Microscope Contrast Techniques When using a microscope with brightfield, some samples will have a natural contrast that is easily viewed, such as bright plants and flowers, metals, and pigments. Some
Microscope C-Mount Field of View(Post)A microscope creates a circular image, as seen through the eyepieces. Microscope digital cameras have a sensor that creates a rectangular shaped imaged. When connecting a microscope camera to the micr
Fiber Analysis under the Microscope(Post)The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has developed numerous standards for the performance of test methods related to the textile industry. AATCC Test Method 20 and Test M
Using a Microscope to Inspect Grains: A Case Study with Rye Crops(Post)Grains are a staple food source for the world’s population. For example, an estimated 784 million metric tons of wheat will be produced worldwide in 2022/2023. Therefore, developing new, improved prod
Microscopy Cameras and Foam Under the Microscope(Post)Microscopy cameras allow you to connect your microscope directly to a computer through the USB or Firewire port and view a live image on the computer. Many of these cameras include software for captur
How to Calculate Microscope On-Screen Magnification(Post)A common question when viewing a microscopy image on a large screen is: What is the total magnification I am viewing on my monitor?" In order to correctly calculate the answer to this question, we mus
Vinyl Record under the Microscope(Post)Microscope World recently took an old vinyl record and put it under a metallurgical microscope to see what the grooves looked like at high magnification. This first vinyl record image was captured at
How to Take Pictures Through A Microscope(Post)How To Take Photos Through A Microscope and Pictures Of Microscope Slides? Microscopy cameras have evolved drastically over the years and can now easily take photos of microscope slides or whatever yo
Woody Stem Under the Microscope(Post)Woody plants produce wood as their structural tissue. Cross sections of woody stem plants often make some of the most beautiful microscope slides, as they are filled with color. This image is a cross
