Nikon Instruments Inc. (Nikon) is expanding its AX series lineup with the introduction of the AX R with NSPARC 2K software. This solution provides maximum resolution performance across four times the field of view.
The expanded capabilities of the AX R with NSPARC Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope contribute to accelerated speed and efficiency of experiments across fundamental biology, disease research, and drug development. The product will be available on June 28.
The Nikon Spatial Array Confocal (NSPARC) detector, combined with the AX R Confocal Microscope system, enables more precise observations with extremely low noise and exceptionally sharp image contrast. The newly updated software expands the observation range by about four times*1 at the same magnification compared with previous products. In addition, the image acquisition speed at the same magnification is improved six-fold compared to a traditional galvano scanner.
"With the introduction of this product, Nikon strives to empower the scientific community to more efficiently research and understand complex diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease, as well as to assist research and development efforts in drug discovery," said Tatsuya Yamaguchi, Nikon Executive Officer and General Manager of Healthcare Business Unit.
He went on to say, "Particularly, in diverse biotech subfields such as gene therapy and cell therapy, it will be possible to track the growth processes of cells and tissues within disease models using high throughput and resolution. This new technology will also assist in the understanding of cellular and tissue-level activity, which is critical for assessing the efficacy and safety of novel therapies."
To meet the ever-changing needs of the biological and biomedical research community, Nikon continues to develop products that make use of advanced optical technologies for the purpose of shedding new light on cellular research, disease, and the development of new therapies.
For more information, please visit https://www.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com
