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Automated Semiconductor Wafer Visual Inspection And Defect Review Using Motion Control and Image Analysis Software Integrated With Prior ProScan-3 XY Motorized Stage and ProZ Stand to Create a High Performance Inspection System. Technical Note Download
Brain Imaging Application Overview This application overview demonstrates how a Prior Well Plate Loader and the PLW110 helped Dr Nick Barry, at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, image whole mouse brains quickly and effectively. Case Study Download
Case Study – DESI XS MS Imaging Collaboration between Prior Scientific and Waters producing the DESI XS – a mass spectrometry imaging device designed to enhance reliability and simplicity. Case Study Download
Geological Sample Imaging This application overview shows how an OptiScan III and associated stage and focus motor helped an artist capture images inside rocks and minerals. Case Study Download
Prior Scientific HLD117 Stage Featured In Laser-Based Confocal IR Microscopy System Researchers at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are utilizing the ProScan HLD117 Linear Motor Stage as the centerpiece of a groundbreaking laser confocal microscope system used to automate breast cancer biopsies. Article Download
SPARTA: From lab set up to commercial product When Dr Jelle Penders and colleagues from Prof Dame Molly Stevens team at Imperial College London decided to commercialize their research, they turned to Prior Scientific to help develop their concept into a marketable product. Case Study Download
Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering Nanoparticles As An Alternative to Fluorescent Tags Interest in using nanoparticles as an alternative to traditional fluorescent tags in biological imaging is growing. This application note demonstrates that unexpected cellular interactions with nanoparticles must be taken into account. Case Study Download
TECHNICAL NOTE – ProScan III Communication Speed Learn how to increase the communication speed of your ProScan III Controller from your computer. Technical Note Download
Tufts School of Medicine: Advanced three camera system (Japanese) Case study in Japanese language. Case Study Download
Tufts University School of Medicine: Advanced three-camera system for neurobiology When The Maguire Lab at Tufts University School of Medicine needed a specialized system to capture simultaneous images for its research, Prior Scientific helped develop a unique three-camera widefield and confocal scanner for fluorescent imaging. Case Study Download
Using ProScan III TTL Outputs to Increase Image Acquisition Speed Two Wire Trigger method for Photometrics camera and Prior Scientific ProScan III stage to create a High Speed Scanning mode. Technical Note Download

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