Carl Zeiss announced the release of AxioVision Version 4.8 software. The Fluorescence Lite software module for AxioVision LE and the AxioCam ICm1 camera can be used for routine applications and support the use of manual microscopes. For materials microscopy, the software has been expanded to include 3 software modules: Materials Core, Image Analysis Upgrade, and Motorization Upgrade.
Carl Zeiss also introduced the Smart Particle Investigator (SmartPI™), a software package for use with ZEISS Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM). This software integrates image processing and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis for particle detection and characterization. For further information, please visit www.zeiss.com.
Cresset BioMolecular Discovery (Cresset) announced the release of a new version of its FieldStere™ package for bioisosteres—molecules that share a common biological activity but are structurally diverse. This software is said to associate known related structures and nonobvious bioisosteres. For further information, please visit www.cresset-bmd.com.
CyBio has launched a revised control of its automation platform in the laboratory. The new release uses drag-and-drop support in a microplate-oriented format for arranging workflows. In addition, the plate tracking module includes information such as barcodes, volume, and storage locations. For more information, please visit www.cybio-ag.com.
Hamilton Company announced its new, Web-based Syringe Selection Tool for identification of the exact syringe, with part number, to fit an application. The new selection tool uses pull-down menus to enable selection of syringe type, volume, series number, termination, gauge, length, or point style. For more information, visit www.hamiltoncompany.com.
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) introduced Custom Label Design to its Web site. With this tool, customers can tailor the information provided on their labels. A drag-and-drop interface allows users to include information such as PO number, sequence name, molecular weight, and measured amounts in nmoles, ODs, and milligrams. Users can select from a library of stock designs or upload symbols or pictures. For more information, please visit www.idtdna.com.
Nexcelom introduced the Cellometer Vision, a cell analysis system that uses brightfield and fluorescence imaging to provide cell count, concentration, viability, cell size, and fluorescence intensity data. For more information, visit www.nexcelom.com.
Symyx Technologies, Inc. has announced the launch of hosted informatics. The hosted offerings are accessed via a software-as-a-service business model, combining Symyx software with data archiving. The company has also released the Symyx Direct 6.3 chemistry data cartridge, which includes the handling of nonspecific Markush chemical structures. For more information, visit www.symyx.com.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. introduces FILLit Software for its Multidrop Combi and Multidrop Combi nL reagent dispensers. The software provides the ability to develop, database, and transfer dispensing protocols and includes data on runtime, protocol parameters, and instrument settings. For further information, please visit www.thermo.com/multidrop.
