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How Microscopy Supports Additive Manufacturing Quality Control: Powder, Layering, and Defect Analysis(Post)
Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, has transformed how manufacturers produce complex components. From aerospace and automotive applications to medical devices and precision en
Understanding BRIX and Brix Liquids(Post)What is BRIX? BRIX is a refractive index unit of measurement. Refractive Index is the propensity of light to bend as it passes through liquid. For example, a glass of pure water will bend light that p
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
How to Mount Microscope Slides(Post)Slide Mount Instructions Before you begin the slide preparation process, ensure you have gathered all necessary materials, including slides, cover slips, droppers or pipets, and any chemicals or stain
Viscosity Tube Information(Post)What is Viscosity? Viscosity is a measurement of resistance, or internal friction, to flow by external forces. Viscosity measures a fluid's flow resistance. Viscosity describes a moving fluid's resist
Taking Digital Pictures With Your Microscope(Page)Most people with a microscope will, sooner or later, want to get images into their computer. Applications include archiving, emailing or incorporating the images into documents or presentations...
Inverted vs. Upright Microscope: Which Is Right for Your Lab?(Post)When equipping a research lab, clinical facility, or industrial quality control environment, few decisions carry more weight than choosing the right microscope configuration. Inverted and upright micr
Viewing Polymers under the Microscope(Post)In the chemical industry and when manufacturing plastic goods examining materials under the microscope is of utmost importance. Polymers can be examined in their primary forms, or once they have been
Microscopy in Semiconductor Failure Analysis: Techniques, Tools, and Best Practices(Post)Semiconductor failure analysis plays a critical role in ensuring device reliability, improving yield, and reducing costly production defects. As semiconductor designs become smaller, denser, and more
Understanding Optical Gels(Post)What are Optical Gels? Optical gels are a coupling agent used to match the refractive index of BK-7 glass along with other glass, and fused Silica. Selecting the Best Optical Gel for the Application T
How To Prepare an Onion Cell Slide(Post)Peeling Back the Layers of Nature's Microcosm Microscopy offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate world of cells, where the seemingly ordinary onion serves as a gateway to understanding cellula
Stereo Microscopy for Material Analysis: When to Use It for Microstructure Evaluation, Surface Inspection, and Failure Analysis(Post)In materials science, manufacturing, and quality control, understanding the characteristics of a material often begins with visual inspection. Before researchers move to high-magnification imaging tec
