MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Instruments, a leader in the development of advanced optical technology, (http://www.nikonusa.com) today unveiled a new web portal designed to assist users of confocal microscopy learn about Nikon products and advanced confocal techniques. The Nikon confocal web portal (http://www.nikonconfocal.com) offers new and experienced users a primer on confocal microscopy and highlights commonly used and advanced confocal techniques. The site contains detailed product guides to help users choose the right equipment for a particular application and contains links to instructional pages and interactive tutorials within Nikon's Microscopy U web site.
Nikon's confocal site identifies spectral separation, sensitivity and acquisition time as the most common challenges users face when working in confocal microscopy and presents solutions to these issues based on Nikon's extensive research, testing and product designs.
"Unprecedented advancements in science and technology have led to an increased demand for more sophisticated and powerful microscopy products," said Eric Flem, communications director, Nikon Instruments. "The confocal microscope is one of the most valuable tools in bio-medical research. Our new web portal provides researchers with the new resources to unlock the potential of this tool."
About Nikon Instruments Inc.
Nikon Instruments Inc., world leader in microscope and advanced digital imaging technology, is committed to providing its customers with quality products for bioscience research and industrial applications; high-performance semiconductor wafer handling and inspection equipment; and advanced high-speed, vision-based and optical measuring tools. For more information, visit the Nikon website at http://www.nikonusa.com. Product related inquiries can be directed to Nikon Instruments at 800 52 NIKON.
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