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Top Challenges for Visual Inspection
This article discusses the challenges encountered when performing visual inspection and rework using a microscope. Using the right type of microscope…
Dec 07, 2021
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How to select the right solution for visual inspection
This article helps users with the decision-making process when selecting a microscope as a solution for routine visual inspection. Important factors…
Nov 08, 2021
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Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a Stereo Microscope
Stereo microscopes are often nicknamed the “workhorse” of the lab or production site. Users spend many hours looking through the eyepieces inspecting,…
Sep 24, 2020
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3-Dimensional Imaging of Macroscopic Defects in Aluminum Alloys
The investigation of macroscale defects in aluminum (Al) alloys with a rapid 3-dimensional (3D) imaging approach is described in this report. Aluminum…
Oct 17, 2019
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Real Time Observation of Neutrophil White Blood Cell Recruitment to Bacterial Infection In Vivo
The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is an emerging vertebrate model organism to study infection. The transparent larva comprises a fully functional innate…
Jul 27, 2017
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Coming to Grips with Biological Information Through Flexible Organic Electronics: Developing Bendable and Stretchable Biosensors and Device
What do you associate with the word sensor? Perhaps technologies delivering automation in factories and other production sites? That may be what comes…
Jun 28, 2017
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Work Efficiently in Developmental Biology and Medical Research with Stereo Microscopy: Rodent and Small Animal Surgery
This report provides information which can help improve the routine work of scientists and technicians performing studies involving surgery on small…
Mar 27, 2017
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Gene Editing with CRISPR/Cas9 - Breakthrough in Genome Engineering
The CRISPR/Cas9 system is one of several different bacterial systems for defense against viral attacks. It consists of two main components. One is a…
Nov 17, 2016
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Work More Efficiently in Developmental Biology With Stereo Microscopy: Zebrafish, Medaka, and Xenopus
Among the aquatic model organisms used in molecular and developmental biology the most prominent are the zebrafish (genus species: Danio rerio),…
Oct 27, 2016
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Work More Efficiently In Developmental Biology With Stereo Microscopy: Fruit Flies (Drosophila Melanogaster)
For scientists and technicians working with fruit flies, most often genus Drosophila, this report is intended to give useful information to help…
Sep 22, 2016
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Work Efficiently in Developmental Biology with Stereo and Confocal Microscopy: C. elegans
For scientists, technicians, and teachers working with the worm C. elegans in the research lab or classroom, this report is intended to give useful…
Sep 19, 2016
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New Predatory Cockroaches (Insecta: Blattaria: Manipulatoridae fam.n.) from the Upper Cretaceous Myanmar Amber
We describe a new extinct lineage Manipulatoridae (new family) of cockroaches from the Upper Cretaceous (Cenomanian) amber of Myanmar. Manipulator…
Oct 14, 2015
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Myths Under the Microscope: The Restoration of Celtic Finds
The find of an almost life-sized sandstone statue of a Celtic "prince" in Glauberg in the German state of Hessen marked the beginning of an exciting…
Mar 17, 2014
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Higher Motivation, Longer Concentration – Ergonomics as a Competitive Advantage
Sensor and identification technology, industrial cameras: when top precision is required, the name Baumer Electric is soon mentioned. The Swiss…
Oct 01, 2013
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Every Clue Counts – Forensics Inconceivable Without Microscopy
There is no crime without clues. They may be obvious, like a cartridge case at the scene of the crime or clear signs of crowbar damage on a door. But…
Mar 06, 2013
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Focussed Ion Beam Milling and Scanning Electron Microscopy of Brain Tissue
This protocol describes how biological samples, like brain tissue, can be imaged in three dimensions using the focussed ion beam/scanning electron…
Jul 06, 2011
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Top Challenges for Visual Inspection

How to select the right solution for visual inspection

Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a Stereo Microscope

3-Dimensional Imaging of Macroscopic Defects in Aluminum Alloys

Real Time Observation of Neutrophil White Blood Cell Recruitment to Bacterial Infection In Vivo

Coming to Grips with Biological Information Through Flexible Organic Electronics: Developing Bendable and Stretchable Biosensors and Device

Work Efficiently in Developmental Biology and Medical Research with Stereo Microscopy: Rodent and Small Animal Surgery

Gene Editing with CRISPR/Cas9 - Breakthrough in Genome Engineering

Work More Efficiently in Developmental Biology With Stereo Microscopy: Zebrafish, Medaka, and Xenopus

Work More Efficiently In Developmental Biology With Stereo Microscopy: Fruit Flies (Drosophila Melanogaster)

Work Efficiently in Developmental Biology with Stereo and Confocal Microscopy: C. elegans

New Predatory Cockroaches (Insecta: Blattaria: Manipulatoridae fam.n.) from the Upper Cretaceous Myanmar Amber

Myths Under the Microscope: The Restoration of Celtic Finds

Higher Motivation, Longer Concentration – Ergonomics as a Competitive Advantage

Every Clue Counts – Forensics Inconceivable Without Microscopy

Focussed Ion Beam Milling and Scanning Electron Microscopy of Brain Tissue