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$V2TGCPERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
Numerical Aperture (NA)
Resolution
Field of View (FOV)
Depth of Field
Contrast Methods
Optical System Type
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
Automated Imaging Sequences
Software for Image Analysis
Remote Operation Capability
Data Export Formats
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
Modular Expandability
Maintenance Requirements
Power Supply Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
Technical Support Availability

Zeiss AxioExaminer
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$S645APERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
Push&Click optovar (1.25x, 1.6x, 2.5x), 4-position changer (0.5x to 5x), Zoom tube (0.5x–4x)
Numerical Aperture (NA)
High NA; 1.2 W water immersion condenser; high-end W Plan-APOCHROMAT objectives
Resolution
Improved with Dodt Gradient Contrast; motorized z-drive (25 nm step, ±50 nm reproducibility); LSM 710 (3 nm spectral)
Field of View (FOV)
Not specified
Depth of Field
75 mm parfocal length objective; stable focus over large z-range; good for deep tissue imaging
Contrast Methods
Oblique illumination, DIC (Sénarmont), Dodt Gradient Contrast (VIS & IR)
Optical System Type
Fixed-stage upright; ICS optics; 75 mm parfocal length (D1, Z1); supports 45 mm objectives with adapter
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
Motorized lower body (z-drive, shutter, condenser focus); motorized upper body Z1 (turret, shutter)
Automated Imaging Sequences
AxioVision for multichannel, time-lapse, Z-stacks; LSM 710 Smart Setup
Software for Image Analysis
AxioVision (time series, ratiometric), Physiology module, Dual Camera module, image correlation spectroscopy
Remote Operation Capability
Remote via keyrings, docking station, AxioVision software
Data Export Formats
ZVI image format; others not specified
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Not specified
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
Controls positioned at front for easy access without disturbing experiments
Modular Expandability
Modular design; removable carriers; software expandable; flexible laser upgrades
Maintenance Requirements
Aquastop protection; motors auto off; active grounding
Power Supply Specifications
Not specified
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
Axio Examiner A1, D1, Z1
Technical Support Availability
Service & Support available; details not specified

Thermo Fisher Scientific Prisma E SEM
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$201FWMPERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
Adjustable via MUI; exact range not specified
Numerical Aperture (NA)
Not applicable / Not specified
Resolution
3.0 nm @ 30 kV (HV/LV/ESEM), 7.0 nm @ 3 kV (BSED, decel)
Field of View (FOV)
Large; e.g., up to 40 mm (Nav-Cam); exact range not specified
Depth of Field
Not specified
Contrast Methods
SE, BSE, CL, STEM (BF, DF, HAADF), ChemiSEM, beam decel, vacuum modes
Optical System Type
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
Yes; motorized 5-axis stage
Automated Imaging Sequences
Yes; Maps & AutoScript 4 for unattended, high-throughput imaging
Software for Image Analysis
TopoMaps, Maps; 3D surface reconstruction, annotation, correlative imaging
Remote Operation Capability
Not specified
Data Export Formats
Not specified
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Not specified
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
Intuitive, customizable UI; undo and user guidance features
Modular Expandability
Yes; 12 chamber ports, multiple detector/accessory support
Maintenance Requirements
Not specified; service/support available
Power Supply Specifications
Not specified
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
Prisma E SEM (Thermo Fisher Scientific); successor to Quanta SEM
Technical Support Availability
Yes; field experts, certified parts, support services