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    Microscope Lens Shootout(Page)

    The Great Lens Shootout!Our company's founder Jack Ross decided to take a closer look at the different types of National Optical objective lenses available for the 160 series microscopes. The...

    Microscope Holiday Gift Guide(Post)

    The holidays provide a great opportunity to give an educational gift that can expand interest in science and the world around us. Whether you are looking for a kids microscope, or a gift for an adult,

    Stereo Microscope Requirements for High Magnification Inspection in Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printed Microstructures(Post)

    Additive manufacturing (AM) and micro‑scale 3D printing have unlocked designs that traditional machining can’t touch; lattice structures, microfluidic channels, conformal cooling, and ultra‑fine surfa

    Koehler Microscope Illumination(Post)

    Koehler illumination is obtained by focusing and centering microscopy light on the field of view in order to increase contrast and resolution. Koehler illumination was first introduced in 1893 by Augu

    Phase Contrast Microscope(Page)

    Phase Contrast Microscopy Phase contrast microscopy speeds up the direct light path in order to cause destructive interference patterns in the viewed image.

    Textile Exam Microscope Method AATCC 20 20A(Page)

    There are two methods for textile examination (AATCC 20 and AATCC 20A) requiring the use of a compound microscope with polarized light. The Association of Textile, Apparel, and Materials...

    Tartaric Acid under the Microscope(Post)

    This image of tartaric acid was captured by Harald K. Andersen in Steinberg, Norway. Andersen used a polarizing microscope with a wave plate. The microscope setup had a Nikon 10x objective lens and a

    Microscope World Objective Lenses(Page)

    Objective lenses are the lenses of a microscope closest to the object and are the most important single part of your microscope. The quality of objective lenses varies widely from manufacturer to...

    Infinity Corrected Optics (Page)

    What are Infinity Corrected Optics? Before Infinity corrected objectives were introduced, all microscopes had a fixed tube length. Microscopes that do not utilitze an infinity corrected optical...

    What Is a Digital Microscope?(Post)

    A digital microscope is an advanced optical device that combines the traditional functionality of a microscope with modern digital imaging technology. Unlike conventional microscopes, which use eyepie

    Microscope Cameras - What to Consider When Choosing a Microscope Camera(Post)

    Choosing a microscope camera involves considering several factors to ensure it meets your specific needs. Here are key considerations to keep in mind: Compatibility Ensure that the microscope camera i

    Stereo Microscope versus Biological Microscope(Page)

    What is the difference between a stereo microscope and a biological microscope? And why would you choose to purchase a stereo microscope instead of a biological microscope? Let's take a look at...