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In life sciences, confocal microscopes are used to visualize structures within cells and tissues, study dynamic biological processes, and analyse multi-fluorescent samples. In materials science, confocal microscopy is used to examine surface topography, analyse material composition, and investigate the microstructure of materials with high resolution. ZEISS confocal laser scanning microscopes excel with super-resolution imaging down to 90 nm, advanced 4D imaging capabilities, and has an unmatched spectral versatility.

With the brand new Lightfield 4D add-on, you can capture deep 3D images with a single snap. Record the fastest movements within whole organisms at up to 80 volumes per second – with all spatiotemporal information intact. Crawling larvae, beating hearts, flowing blood, and firing neurons can be studied in 3D at unprecedented speed with Lightfield 4D.

The ZEISS Lattice SIM family balances sample size, imaging speed, and super-resolution capabilities based on your application –with very large fields of view, up to 255 frames per second and down to 60nm spatial resolution. Suitable for many life science applications: from outstanding optical sectioning of tissues and developing organisms, to high-speed imaging of living cells, and even resolution excellence at the molecular level.

Revolutionize the Speed of Electron Microscopy! Up to 91 electron beams working in parallel give you unprecedented gross imaging speed. Acquiring an area of 1 mm2 at 4 nm pixel size takes only a few minutes. The unrivalled acquisition speed of more than 1 TB per hour enables imaging of large volumes (> 1 mm3) at nanometre resolution. Optimized detectors collect the secondary electron signals very efficiently, providing you with high contrast images at low noise levels. Suitable application areas include brain mapping, connectomics, electronics, semiconductor, battery, and geoscience.

ZEISS VersaXRM 730 offers non-destructive 4D submicron Xray imaging with 450nm resolution across broad voltage ranges. Its automated user guidance and control system and AI-driven tomographic reconstructions streamline workflows, optimise image quality, and increase throughput. Designed for accessibility, it supports a broad user spectrum, enabling advanced research capabilities in multiple application areas spanning both life and material science.

The unique LabDCT add-on capability enables non-destructive mapping of grain orientation and microstructure in 3D. Direct visualization of 3D crystallographic grain orientation opens up a new dimension in the characterization of polycrystalline materials like metal alloys, geomaterials, ceramics, or pharmaceuticals.