Dear microscopy users, is anybody interested in this technology? In principle, what it does is generating high-contrast images in 'brightfield' mode, without any staining. If several people are interested, we could organise an on-site demonstration. Good imaging, Martin ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Simple camera for quantitative phase imaging - SID4Bio Date: Fri, 3 May 2013 18:39:23 +0200 From: Aurelie Azam <azam@phasics.fr> To: 'Martin Spitaler' <m.spitaler@imperial.ac.uk> Dear Martin, Thank you for your interest. We are not related to Phasefocus. We provide the same type of images: quantitative phase image, but we rely on another technology. We integrate a specific grating in front of our camera that will enable generating the phase image. There are three main advantages as compared to the Phasefocus technique. First we do not need for scanning: one acquisition provide one image. So we can do real time imaging and we don't need mechanical part. Secondly, our technology does not require laser source and can work with white light illumination with or without filter. Consequently, it can fit any set-up and simultaneously works with other modalities such as fluorescence . Finally, our technology presents as a simple camera that plugs on the microscope. So it is very simple to put in place (no scanning stage, no other source are needed). If quantitative phase imaging is of interest for you, I would be really pleased to discuss with you and explain further our technology. I would also be pleased to learn more about our projects and understand how phase imaging would be of help for them. I will not be at my office next week but would it possible to call you the week after? Best regards, Aurélie Azam /Marketing Manager/ */Phasics/* Tel : +33 1 69 33 89 87 Fax : +33 1 69 33 89 88 *De :*Martin Spitaler [mailto:m.spitaler@imperial.ac.uk] *Envoyé :* jeudi 2 mai 2013 18:30 *À :* Aurelie Azam *Objet :* Re: Simple camera for quantitative phase imaging - SID4Bio Dear Aurelie Azam, is this the same technology that is sold in the UK under the name of Phasefocus Virtual Lens? Interesting, I've seen a presentation recently. Martin Spitaler On 26/04/2013 12:25, Aurelie Azam wrote: Dear Martin, Our company, Phasics is offering an innovative camera-like device enabling quantitative phase imaging in light microscopy. The instrument enables label-free cells imaging. It offers a very *great contrast with no marker*, making possible time lapse observation over long period of time. Moreover, as it provides *quantitative* data, it allows advanced image analysis: rigorous segmentation, counting, cell dry mass measurement.... It applies to the study of individual cell or cell populations in matter such as *cells migration, growth, death, intracellular processes, drugs effect comparison or parasite counting*.... The instrument simply plugs on the C-mount of *any microscope* and does not require any specific dishes. Thus it can work simultaneously with fluorescence, thus it is possible to observe the interaction of labeled molecules (proteins, DNA...) in their global environment. In the attached brochure, you will see some examples of our images. We would be very interested in getting *your feedback* and discussing if such a technology may be of interest for your research. We will be at ELMI next month with a demo. Will you be attending the congress? This would be a nice opportunity to meet. Otherwise, we would be pleased to visit you for a demo. In any case, it would be great to discuss with you before. When would it be possible to call you? Best regards, Aurélie Azam ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Aurélie Azam* /Marketing Manager/ *PHASICS* XTEC BAT 404 Campus de l'Ecole Polytechnique 91128 Palaiseau, FRANCE Tel : +33 1 69 33 89 73 Fax : +33 1 69 33 89 88 /http://www.phasics.com/