AXIO IMAGER SETTING NEW STANDARDS IN MATERIALS MICROSCOPY.

Carl Zeiss, Inc., Thornwood, N.Y.,a leading provider of microscopy solutions for a variety of research, clinical and industrial applications, introduces the second generation of the Axio Imager microscope system. The Axio Imager is setting new standards in materials microscopy. Whether in quality control, failure analysis or R&D optical quality, performance and comfort are the major benefits of the Axio Imager. The microscope system provides clear operation and open interfaces for communication with other systems and networks. The upgradeability of these systems will enable users to meet future demands.

Special features of the Axio Imager also include its flexibility and an optical system that provides maximum information about the sample in all contrasting techniques, e.g. brightfield, darkfield or C-DIC.

The new Axio Imager generation for materials microscopy is the ideal platform for imaging solutions in digital microscopy ? for precise and reproducible results. Four versions are available ? from encoded and partly motorized to fully motorized ? which individually meet the users? demands on a microscope system for materials analysis, materials development and quality inspection. The M2m and Z2m versions feature motorized reflected-light beam paths and motorized focus. The high-performance focus of the Z2m model ensures consistent precision at a step resolution of 10 nanometers even in continuous operation under large loads. Furthermore, this model features automatic component recognition. With the motorized versions, the user layout of the TFT display has been completely revised to guarantee even better operating convenience.

Additional technical improvements include the capability to combine reflected and transmitted light into a combined light, access to the luminous-field and aperture diaphragms in the reflected-light beam path in all microscope stand versions, the exchangeability of the fine drive knob and the fine drive disk, and a newly designed transmitted-light beam path for more homogeneous illumination in transmitted light even with low objective magnifications.

The line of EC Epiplan-APOCHROMAT objectives that can be used with the Axio Imager meets the highest demands and provides optimum results in materials microscopy. The EC Epiplan-NEOFLUAR HD/DIC and EC Epiplan-NEOFLUAR HD lines result in additional versions matched to the different user requirements. The high-quality EC EPIPLAN line of objectives will meet the demands of users faced with specific routine tasks in materialography. If a longer working distance is required, the LD versions offer the necessary space from the sample.

The microscope system is primarily tailored to the needs of the metallography, mining and photovoltaic industries, and research institutions in the fields of materials sciences and geology. It can be supplemented with the AxioCam camera and the AxioVision software from Carl Zeiss. However, the stand is also available in complete application focused configurations such as: Non-Metallic Inclusions (NMI), Particle Analyzer and LSM 700 systems. About Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc. Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc., a subsidiary of Carl Zeiss, Inc., offers microscopy solutions and systems for research, laboratories, routine and industrial applications. yIn addition, Carl Zeiss MicroImaging markets microscopy and digital pathology systems for the clinical market, as well as spectral sensors for industrial and pharmaceutical applications. ySince1846, Carl Zeiss has remained committed to enabling science and technology to go beyond what man can see. Today, Carl Zeiss is a global leader in the optical and opto-electronic industries. With 11,249 current employees in the Group and offices in over 30 countries, Carl Zeiss is represented in more than 100 countries with production centers in Europe, North America, Central America and Asia. y

For more information, visit http://www.zeiss.com/micro or call 914/681-7627.

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