Labomed LB-573

Magnification Range

Objectives: 4×, 10× (reflected/transmitted); 20×, 40×, 60× (transmitted). Eyepieces: WF10×/20.

Numerical Aperture (NA)

Condenser NA 0.9 (Abbe). Objectives NA not specified.

Resolution

Stage graduated 2μm; vernier min resolution 6’; fine focus division 0.002mm. Optical res. not specified.

Field of View (FOV)

Eyepieces WF10×/20 (FN 20). Overall FOV not specified.

Depth of Field

Not specified.

Contrast Methods

Single polarization, orthogonal polarization, conoscopic observation; rotatable polarizer/analyzer; Bertrand lens.

Optical System Type

Excellent Infinite Optical System (Infinity Color Corrected).

Motorized Components

Not specified.

Automated Imaging Sequences

Not specified.

Software for Image Analysis

Compatible with digital camera analysis; specific software not named.

Remote Operation Capability

Not specified.

Data Export Formats

Not specified.

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not specified.

Ergonomic Design

Seidentopf Trinocular Head inclined 30° for comfort; ergonomic not explicitly stated.

Modular Expandability

Optional accessories (Gypsum, Mica, Quartz slides; Mechanical stage; Optical compensators).

Maintenance Requirements

Not specified.

Power Supply Specifications

Illumination lamps: 12V/50W (Epi), 12V/30W (Transmitted); overall power specs not provided.

Product Series

LB-573 Polarizing Photo Microscope Trinocular Transmission & Reflection System; LB-572 model also mentioned.

Technical Support Availability

Labomed, Inc. contact info provided; specific support details not described.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Axia ChemiSEM

Magnification Range

5× to 1,000,000×

Numerical Aperture (NA)

Not specified

Resolution

3.0–10.0 nm (varies by kV and mode)

Field of View (FOV)

Large FOV, e.g., 106 µm at 1200×

Depth of Field

Not specified

Contrast Methods

SE, BSE, ChemiSEM, BD mode

Optical System Type

Thermal emission SEM, tetrode source, 45° objective lens

Motorized Components

Motorized stage, BSE detector, Z-axis

Automated Imaging Sequences

AutoScript 4, Maps Software, montage mode

Software for Image Analysis

TopoMaps, ChemiView, ChemiPhase, Perception

Remote Operation Capability

Optional remote software, RAPID™ support

Data Export Formats

TIFF, JPEG, BMP

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not specified

Ergonomic Design

Easy loading, customizable GUI, user guidance

Modular Expandability

5 ports, accessory & detector options

Maintenance Requirements

Easy source exchange, auto alignments, global support

Power Supply Specifications

100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, <2.0 kVA

Product Series

Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM

Technical Support Availability

Global support, video/manual guidance, 1-year warranty

Leica Microsystems Mica Microhub

Magnification Range

Included: 1.6x, 10x; Optional: 20x, 40x W/Oil, 63x W/Oil; fast widefield overviews + zoom

Numerical Aperture (NA)

Examples: 0.32 (10x), 0.70 (20x DRY), 0.75 (20x CS2), 1.2 (63x W motCORR CS2), 1.20 (63x water)

Resolution

Highest 3D resolution via point scanning confocal; LIGHTNING enhancement; no numeric values

Field of View (FOV)

Supports widefield overviews with zoom; numeric values not specified

Depth of Field

THUNDER clearing (ICC, SVCC, LVCC); point scanning confocal for thick 3D samples

Contrast Methods

Integrated Modulation Contrast (IMC), brightfield (RGB/grayscale), unified transmitted & fluorescence

Optical System Type

Combined widefield & point scanning confocal with transmitted & fluorescence modalities

Motorized Components

Fully motorized and intelligently automated opto-digital components

Automated Imaging Sequences

Automated Z-stacks, time-lapse, sample finding, stitching, Mark & Find

Software for Image Analysis

"Learn & Results" pixel classifier (Aivia-powered), results traceable, compatible with Aivia

Remote Operation Capability

Not specified

Data Export Formats

Models/results exportable; formats not specified

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not specified

Ergonomic Design

Designed for bright lab use; fits in corner; no dark room needed

Modular Expandability

Optional Hypoxia, LIGHTNING Expert upgrades; 4 standard configs

Maintenance Requirements

Not specified; service & repair options available

Power Supply Specifications

Not specified

Product Series

Mica — world’s first Microhub

Technical Support Availability

Leica Application Support and Service & Repair; local contacts available