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Two New Upright FLUOVIEW® FV3000 Microscopes Provide Industry’s Fastest Imaging Speed

Designed for in vitro and in vivo experiments that demand video-rate confocal imaging

by Olympus Corporation
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WALTHAM, Mass., December 22, 2017 — Expanding on the successful FLUOVIEW imaging platform, users can now take advantage of the speed and flexibility of the FV3000 confocal laser scanning microscope in two new upright models designed for in vitro and in vivo experiments.

Upright FV3000 microscope configured for electrophysiology Upright FV3000 microscope configured for electrophysiology.In applications like electrophysiology, many biological processes can only be captured by video-rate or higher imaging. The FV3000 microscope’s resonant scanner captures video-rate confocal images without compromising the field of view at up to 438 frames per second, the fastest available in the industry.* Olympus TruSpectral detection technology further improves imaging by combining high sensitivity and high accuracy for multichannel spectral imaging.

The FV3000 microscopes also make it simple to view samples up close as well as in their larger context. With nosepieces that accommodate up to seven objectives and an optimized macro-to-micro light path, users can capture images from 1.25X to 150X. Researchers can also quickly locate regions of interest in a low magnification overview and then switch to a higher magnification to observe fine details. Combined with the system’s stitching algorithm, users can create high-resolution macro images to show their samples in context.

These leading-edge imaging features are now available in two new upright frames, one optimized for fixed tissue experiments and the other for electrophysiology. For standard imaging of fixed tissue, the upright microscope’s motorized seven-position nosepiece and condenser enable automated transitions from low to high magnification for powerful macro-to-micro applications. For electrophysiology experiments, the modified microscope frame features more working space around the objective lens so researchers can easily install and operate patch clamp equipment or other electrophysiology devices. Additional working space can be created for experiments that involve small animals by lowering the height of the stage.

To learn more about FV3000 microscopes or other Olympus Life Science products, contact your local sales representative or visit www.olympus-lifescience.com.

*Tested against four existing technologies.

About Olympus

Olympus Corporation is an international precision technology leader operating in industrial, medical, academic, and consumer markets, specializing in optics, electronics, and precision engineering. The Olympus Corporation of the Americas Scientific Solutions Group’s core product lineup comprises clinical, educational, and research microscopes, nondestructive testing equipment, and analytical instruments, all designed with an unwavering commitment to enhancing people’s lives every day and contributing to the safety, security, quality, and productivity of society. For more information, visit www.olympus-lifescience.com for life science products and www.olympus-ims.com for industrial products.