Imaging System 2003 Readers’ Choice Finalist: AxioPlan 2 IA
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAxioplan 2 is a high-end imaging platform for complex research that is optimized for light transmission and highest contrast in fluorescence.
Imaging System 2003 Readers’ Choice Award Winner: Image Station
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Eastman Kodak Company | Product Releases | CommentsImage Stations 2000R and 440CF are multipurpose high performance CCD-based imaging systems for the benchtop. 2000R is a cooled CCD imaging system for digital imaging and analysis of chemiluminescent, fluorescent, chromogenic and radioisotopic labels.
Spectroscopy System 2003 Readers’ Choice Finalist: 8453E UV-Vis Spectroscopy System
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Agilent Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 8453E UV-visible spectroscopy system combines the optical performance of the Agilent 8453 spectrophotometer with the operational simplicity of a handheld controller, allowing complete palmtop control of spectroscopic measurements.
Microscope 2003 Readers’ Choice Finalist: BX2
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Olympus America Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe BX2 line of research microscopes features Olympus infinity-corrected objectives, advanced fluorescence technology and motorized capabilities.
Data Acquisition System 2003 Readers’ Choice Award Winner: FieldPoint Family
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | National Instruments | Product Releases | CommentsFieldPoint and Compact FieldPoint are highly expandable data acquisition and control systems composed of industrially rugged I/O modules and communication interfaces. Users can perform process automation functions reliably in electrically and environmentally harsh environments.
Data Acquisition System 2003 Readers’ Choice Finalist: Model 2700 DMM
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Keithley Instruments | Product Releases | CommentsModel 2700 bridges the gap between the instrumentation and data acquisition worlds. It looks and operates as a DMM but also works as a data acquisition system or a datalogger for any IEEE-488-/RS-232-/PC-based or stand-alone operation.
Image Acquisition-Analysis Board 2003 Readers’ Choice Finalist: PICOLO Series
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Euresys Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe PICOLO series are PCI frame grabbers designed for standard composite video acquisition in color (PAL, NTSC) or monochrome format (CCIR, EIA). The boards support acquisition of full resolution images. Individual frames as well as video sequences are captured directly to the PC memory.
Data Acquisition Board 2003 Readers’ Choice Finalist: DT3162 Frame Grabber
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Data Translation, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe DT3162 is a variable-scan monochrome frame grabber for the PCI bus.Key features include
Desktop Computer 2003 Readers’ Choice Finalist: Power Mac G4
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsPower Mac G4 features a choice of a single 1 GHz, dual 1.25 GHz or dual 1.42 GHz PowerPC G4. It also features FireWire 800 and has internal support for 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth wireless networking.
Microscope 2003 Readers’ Choice Award Winner: Stemi SV 11 - SV 11 Apo
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Carl Zeiss Microimaging, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Stemi SV 11 stereomicroscope features a modular design with purpose-oriented selection of optical components, use of intermediate tubes and coaxial illuminating systems.
Instrument Control 2003 Readers' Choice Award Winner: LabVIEW
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLabVIEW is a graphical development environment for signal acquisition, measurement analysis, and data presentation that provides the flexibility of a programming language without the complexity of traditional development tools.
Data Acquisition 2003 Readers' Choice Award Winner: LabVIEW
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsLabVIEW graphical development products simplify the creation of measurement and automation applications and extend to a wide range of targets, including embedded FPGAs and Palm OS and Microsoft Pocket PC PDAs.
Data Acquisition 2003 Readers’ Choice Finalist: VEE
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent VEE Pro is a graphical programming environment with an intuitive approach to building instrument control programs.
Robotics-Automation 2003 Readers’ Choice Finalist: MultiPROBE II HT
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Packard Bioscience | Product Releases | CommentsThe MultiPROBE II HT automated liquid handling system offers increased throughput by 8 tips. The system is available in both Standard and EXpanded deck sizes offering 16 or 32 microplate tile capacity.
Robotics-Automation 2003 Readers’ Choice Finalist: Sagian Core Systems
June 30, 2003 8:00 pm | Beckman Coulter | Product Releases | CommentsSAGIAN Core Systems are standardized integrated systems with unique modularity, upgradability, and rapid implementation. The SAMI optimizing scheduler utilizes SILAS integration software for real time communication with each automated station to get accurate configuration and timing information.






