Carl Zeiss Microimaging will present the first result of a partnership with Yokogawa Electric at the 2008 Society for Neuroscience in Washington on 15-19 November.
Carl Zeiss's Cell Observer SD (Spinning Disc) enables confocal observation and documentation of experiments with living cells over long periods and at high frame rates.
The integration of Yokogawa's CSU-X1 confocal scanning unit into Zeiss's Cell Observer SD allows confocal imaging of very fast processes with optimum specimen protection and without bleaching effects.
This is particularly beneficial for examining fast and dynamic processes, for example in research into molecular cell biology, developmental biology and neurobiology and in live cell imaging.
The Cell Observer SD system and Carl Zeiss's incubation accessories enable users to observe living specimens for hours without causing damage.
All major incubation parameters such as temperature and CO2 content are saved automatically with the image data.
The integration of the CSU-X1 unit into the Carl Zeiss system allows convenient control, monitoring and documentation of the experiments.
All settings are made with the Axiovision software.
The software modules can be combined - from simple camera control, multichannel imaging to a special high-speed mode for maximum frame rates to simultaneous operation of two cameras.
It is possible to integrate other techniques, for example Frap.
