Microscopy Insights

Prepared slides can bring the microscopic world to life, both in the classroom and at home. However the process of making them yourself is time consuming, as it takes some practice to get the slides right. And some specimens just aren’t available outside a lab. Home Science Tools has a variety of prepared microscope slides…

Zeiss is not a new name in the world of microscopes, and the Zeiss Stemi DV4 (Double Lens Vario, zoom factor 4) just adds to their prestige. This is a stereomicroscope that was built for ease of use as well as transport. It can be used almost anywhere, as the universal plug works in Europe,…

The optical firm responsible for producing the Zeiss microscope got its start in 1846. Although the founder Carl Zeiss passed away in 1886, the company has remained a leader in the production of high quality optical instruments for over 100 years. The company was founded on the notion that innovation is the key to success,…

The Zeiss inverted microscope has brought the cellular world to life, thanks to three well-known units in the Zeiss microscope family. The Primo Vert, the Axiovert 40, and the Axio Observer are three inverted models that have changed how science looks at the microscopic world. The inverted microscope was first invented by J. Lawrence Smith…

Oral surgery is a delicate matter, and the Zeiss dental microscope makes the job a little easier. The OPMI pico (replaces the OPMI PROergo) is designed to be the perfect model for dentists, allowing them to get an extremely detailed look with little back strain. As well as being comfortable and easy to use, the…

There are many different types of microscopes, from little plastic toys for kids to highly advanced scanning microscopes for scientists. But how many types are there and who uses them? You can categorize microscopes in a number of different ways, but one of the easiest ways is to look at how the microscope produces the…