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Microscopic Fish Face Takes First Place in 2016 Nikon Small World Competition
Oct 19, 2016
Nikon Instruments Inc. today announced the winners of the 42nd annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, awarding first place to Oscar Ruiz, Ph.D. for his microscopic view of the facial development of a four-day-old zebrafish embryo. Fittingly, Nikon unveiled Dr…
Nikon Single Molecule Imaging Contest Winners
Sep 28, 2016
Nikon Instruments Europe and Nikon GmbH, Zweigniederlassung Schweiz (Egg/ZH) in Switzerland would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who attended the 6th annual Single Molecule Localization Microscopy Symposium (SMLMS) at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. We are…
Nikon Introduces New DS-Fi3 Microscopy Camera and DS-L4 Tablet Interface
Sep 12, 2016
Nikon Instruments Inc. today unveiled its latest duo for capturing, viewing and replaying high-resolution imaging through the microscope. The DS-Fi3 camera for microscopy features a 5.9 megapixel CMOS image sensor with greatly improved sensitivity and low-noise electronics, while the new…
Nobel Laureate Dr. Roger Tsien, Co-Developer of GFP Technology, Dies at 64
Sep 1, 2016
The scientific community has lost a giant with the passing of Roger Tsien on August 24th, 2016, at the age of 64. Dr. Tsien was a Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of…
The Nikon group provides aid to the victims of the earthquake in Italy
Aug 30, 2016
The Nikon group would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of the earthquake that took place in Italy. In response to this tragedy and to extend an immediate support to the victims and affected areas…
BIO and Nikon Instruments Inc. Jointly announce a new Program for Research Grade Microscope System for BIO Members
Jun 29, 2016
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Nikon Instruments Inc. jointly announce a new partnership under the BIO Business Solutions® offerings. Nikon Instruments is a world-renowned market leader in optical instrumentation and research microscope systems known for cutting edge digital imaging…
Judging for Nikon Instruments’ 42nd “Nikon Small World” Competition Begins Today
Jun 15, 2016
Nikon Instruments Inc. kicks off the judging for the 2016 Nikon Small World Photomicrography and Small World in Motion Video Competitions today. While this year’s judges all have a strong background in science, each brings a unique perspective and expertise…
Nikon Corporation Receives iF Gold Award for Design Excellence
Mar 3, 2016
Nikon Instruments Inc. is pleased to announce that Inverted Microscopes Eclipse Ts2R and Eclipse Ts2 have been recognized with the iF Gold Award, a globally prestigious design recognition sponsored by iF International Forum Design GmbH since 1953. The Eclipse Ts2R…
Michael W. Davidson (1950-2015)
Jan 19, 2016
On Christmas Eve, Nikon lost long time colleague and friend Michael W. Davidson, of the National High Magnetic Laboratory at Florida State University. He passed away surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike dedicated much…
Nikon Instruments Inc. Unveils Two New Inverted Microscopes at American Society for Cell Biology Annual Meeting
Dec 14, 2015
Nikon Instruments Inc. today released two new inverted microscope Eclipse models for routine laboratory work and basic research. Featuring enhanced functionality, improved workflow, a newly developed emboss contrast technique and a compact design, the new Research Microscope Eclipse Ts2R and…