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For over two decades, Semrock optical filters from IDEX Health & Science have stood at the forefront of optical filter technology, empowering OEMs, scientists, and engineers with high-quality, reliable solutions. From their beginnings utilising existing filter designs, their team has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible in fluorescence microscopy and analytical instrumentation. Their BrightLine filter sets have long been an industry ”work horse,” delivering dependable, exceptional performance for a wide range of ever evolving applications and customer needs. Today, IDEX are excited to announce a significant evolution in our BrightLine product offerings, designed to provide unparalleled value and performance: the BrightLine 2.0 and BrightLine Basic Optical Filter Sets.

Both new BrightLine filter sets represent the culmination of 20+ years of technological advancement for Semrock optical filters, and they are a prime example of enhancing core products to meet current industry requirements. The market has changed, and as limits are pushed for optical systems, we’re creating filters designed to suit those evolving needs.

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Oxford Instruments Andor are pleased to announce the release of the new iXon Ultra Blue, Their latest ultra-sensitive EMCCD camera, purpose-built for the demanding requirements of quantum research. Optimised for the UV/Blue spectrum, it delivers the speed and sensitivity needed for cutting-edge ion trap and neutral atom quantum computing.

Key Specifications:

• Single-photon Sensitivity: Confidently detect emissions from individual trapped ions
• Blue/UE-optimised QE: Up to 83% QE at 370nm - ideal for Ytterbium ions
• Overclocked readout: Up to 697 fps from a 128 x 128 ROI
• Minimal Data Latency: Camera Link output supports real-time feedback loops
• TE Cooling to -100°C: Virtually eliminates dark current
• 2-in-1 Flexibiltiy: EMCC for speed: CCD for high-fidelity long exposures

With its exceptional sensitivity and high-speed performance, the iXon Ultra Blue is the go-to-solution for researchers visualising quantum states and atomic transitions with absolute clarity.

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Introducing the new CellWizard Stage. It delivers next-generation capabilities and enables AFM measurements in a multi-compartment environment.

CellWizard Stage facilitates automated large-scale mapping, high resolution imaging, and nanomechanical analysis in each chamber, and is ideal for the in vitro investigation of challenging biological samples.

Enhance your research capabilities with the CellWizard Stage by increasing throughput and productivity and achieving statistically relevant datasets.

Discover comprehensive capabilities:

Autonomous AI-guided operation

Automated identification and measurement of sample features

Advanced machine-learning capabilities

Multiparametric analysis of molecules, cells, tissues, and organoids

Compatible with advanced optical microscopes

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Edinburgh Instruments, a pioneer in advanced photoluminescence instrumentation, is excited to announce the launch of its latest product innovation, the FS5 v2 Spectrofluorometer. Building on the success of the first model the FS5, the FS5 v2 sets a new standard in the of fluorescence spectroscopy with its enhanced sensitivity, expanded capabilities, and compact user-friendly design.

The FS5 v2 is a compact, high-performance benchtop system designed for the comprehensive characterisation of a wide range of samples, including liquid solutions, solids, powders, and thin films. Its quick-exchange sample holders and advanced automation capabilities making it adaptable to a variety of industry and research needs.

Key features of the FS5 v2 include:

Unmatched Sensitivity: The FS5 v2 boasts an impressive signal-to-noise ratio of 12000:1, enabling the detection of even the weakest signals.
Widest Spectral Coverage: With an extended NIR detection range out to 2.05 µm, the FS5 v2 opens new possibilities for studying a broader range of samples.
Advanced Automation: The newest iteration of Fluoracle software – offers full control of the instrument, from data acquisition to advanced analysis, making experiments more efficient than ever before.
Simplify Your Workflow: the FS5 v2 delivers both absorption and fluorescence spectra, eliminating the need for multiple instruments.
Comprehensive Capabilities: The FS5 v2 supports a wide range of applications, including steady-state fluorescence, quantum yield, phosphorescence, time-resolved measurements, and much more.

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Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has launched the Stretto family of high-precision lasers, a next-generation system with unparalleled performance covering the ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared spectrum. The technology is designed to bring a range of new benefits to quantum information science, including computing, sensing, timing and networking.

Stretto lasers are designed to bring the reliability and adaptability required for cutting-edge quantum applications and are engineered as a versatile product platform, enabling expansion across a broad wavelength range while maintaining a uniform footprint and interface. This design enables scientific discovery while facilitating scalability in quantum information science applications and ensuring seamless OEM integration without the need for extensive redesigns.

In the rapidly evolving field of quantum technology, Stretto stands out with its resistance to temperature and pressure fluctuations, and an extensive mode-hop-free tuning range. It epitomizes the fusion of advanced engineering and adaptability, making it an indispensable tool for quantum sensors, clocks, and computing systems.

DRS is a world leading provider of best-in-class semiconductor laser sources for the life sciences, research, industrial, and defense industries. With a range of advanced sensing technology across these industries, the company has a large installed base and a historic track record of providing world class solutions. This footprint has the company uniquely positioned for success in leading the future of sensing.

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