New ZEI Axio Observer: New ZEI Axio Observer Microscopes for Life Science

JENA/Germany, 26.10.2016.

Today, ZEISS introduces a new inverted microscope platform for life science research. The ZEISS Axio Observer family consists of three stable and modular microscope stands for flexible and efficient imaging. Scientists benefit from reproducible results from their experiments and high quality image data from a whole range of samples in a variety of conditions. ZEISS Axio Observer combines the proven quality of ZEISS optics with new automation features, allowing researchers to perform demanding multimodal imaging of living and fixed specimens.

Among these features is Autocorr, a technology that allows adaption of immersion objectives to varying sample carriers and imaging conditions. The correction of spherical aberrations results in improved image contrast, higher resolution and more efficient fluorescence detection. The new Autoimmersion option that builds up and maintains stable water immersion without traditional problems such as evaporation or air bubbles is compatible with multiple water immersion objectives in the nosepiece.

Definite Focus.2 is a novel hardware focus that automatically compensates for focus drift and enables long-term time-lapse imaging and demanding multi-position experiments. ZEISS Axio Observer can be combined with the new multicolor LED light source Colibri 7 that delivers up to seven excitation wavelengths. In combination with the new Virtual Filter technology users can perform ultrafast fluorescence imaging with high spectral flexibility.

ZEISS Axio Observer features a wealth of interfaces for imaging technologies, ranging from widefield transmitted light to 3D sectioning with Apotome.2, fast and sensitive confocal superresolution imaging with ZEISS LSM 880 and Airyscan, and structured illumination as well as photoactivated localization microscopy with Elyra PS.1.

The new ZEISS Axio Observer platform is controlled by ZEN imaging software. The current release 2.3 integrates all new features seamlessly and offers convenient experiment setup with dedicated wizards, large-data acquisition, and data processing in 2D and 3D, including a powerful graphics card-enabled 3D deconvolution. ZEN supports open interfaces and scripting, thus allowing setup and integration of ZEISS Axio Observer into even complex lab workflows. Experiment data can easily be exported to a multitude of file formats and third-party software.

2016 marks the 200th birthday of the company founder Carl Zeiss. To celebrate this, the first 1.000 ZEISS Axio Observer microscopes will be delivered in a limited 200 Years Anniversary Edition with a commemorative signet and an exclusive biography of Carl Zeiss.

For more details and contact visit our website: www.zeiss.com/axioobserver

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Press Contacts:

Dr. Johannes Amon

Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH

Phone: +49 89 90 9000-319

Fax:

johannes.amon@zeiss.com

About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries. The ZEISS Group develops and distributes semiconductor manufacturing equipment, measuring technology, microscopes, medical technology, eyeglass lenses, camera and cine lenses, binoculars and planetarium technology. With its solutions, the company constantly advances the world of optics and helps shape technological progress. ZEISS is divided up into the four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Research & Quality Technology, Medical Technology, and Vision Care/Consumer Optics. ZEISS is represented in over 40 countries and operates more than 30 production sites, over 50 sales and service locations and about 25 research and development facilities. In fiscal year 2014/15 the company generated revenue approximating 4.5 billion with around 25,000 employees. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. Carl Zeiss AG is the strategic management holding company that manages the ZEISS Group. The company is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation).

Further information at www.zeiss.com

Microscopy

The Microscopy business group is the worlds only one-stop manufacturer of light, X-ray and electron microscope systems. The portfolio compromises solutions and services for the life sciences and materials research as well as for industry, education and clinical practice. The business group is headquartered in Jena. Additional production and development sites are located in Oberkochen, G ttingen and Munich, as well as in Cambridge in the UK, and in Peabody, MA and Pleasanton, CA in the USA. The business group is allocated to the Research & Quality Technology segment. Around 5,900 employees work for the segment, generating revenue totaling 1.356 billion in fiscal year 2014/15.

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