MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nikon Instruments Inc.'s N-SIM Super Resolution Microscope was selected by a panel of expert judges as one of The Scientist’s Top Ten Innovations of 2011. In its fourth installment, the contest has become a showcase of the year’s standout tools for life scientists. N-SIM was recognized as being one the fastest, most powerful high-resolution optical microscopes on the market and placed fifth in the rankings of the best and brightest products of the year.