The present disclosure provides automated robotic microscopy systems that facilitate high throughput and high content analysis of biological samples, such as living cells and/or tissues. In certain aspects, the systems are configured to reduce user intervention relative to existing technologies, and allow for precise return to and re-imaging of the same field (e.g., the same cell) that has been previously imaged. This capability enables experiments and testing of hypotheses that deal with causality over time with greater precision and throughput than conventional microscopy methods.

A calibration standard for determining an intensity decay related to an evanescent field generated close to the interface between a sample to be tested and a substrate on which the sample is to be deposited, preparation and analysis methods and use thereof.

A sample producing apparatus configured to produce an observation sample by placing an observation target object on a surface of a liquid pool on an optically transparent plate and then removing the liquid pool, comprising a holding unit configured to hold the plate, and a tilting unit configured to tilt the plate such that a liquid of the liquid pool on the plate held by the holding unit is discharged.

This present invention relates to a comprehensive mold testing system capable of capturing high-resolution photographs of mold samples and wirelessly sending the digital photographs to a remote location for analysis. The mold testing system includes a vacuum-based mold capturing device and a smartphone application. The vacuum-based mold capturing device features a vacuum pump, a high-resolution/magnification camera, and a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module transmits the captured images wirelessly to the smartphone application, and the smartphone application transmits the received images to a mold specialist for testing, analysis and expert advice. The mold sample testing system eliminates the need to physically submit the mold samples to a testing laboratory, and provides a quicker turnaround time for receiving the results of the mold analysis.

This present invention relates to a comprehensive mold testing system capable of capturing high-resolution photographs of mold samples and wirelessly sending the digital photographs to a remote location for analysis. The mold testing system includes a vacuum-based mold capturing device and a smartphone application. The vacuum-based mold capturing device features a vacuum pump, a high-resolution/magnification camera, and a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module transmits the captured images wirelessly to the smartphone application, and the smartphone application transmits the received images to a mold specialist for testing, analysis and expert advice. The mold sample testing system eliminates the need to physically submit the mold samples to a testing laboratory, and provides a quicker turnaround time for receiving the results of the mold analysis.

A microscope slide-holder support having a plate-shaped body defining an upper body surface, an opposite lower body surface, and a body thickness defined between the upper body surface and the lower body surface is provided. The plate-shaped body has a through opening passing through the plate-shaped body between the upper body surface and the lower body surface, at least one slide seat to removably house a corresponding microscope slide at the upper body surface, and upper removable engagement means for engaging/disengaging the microscope slide to/from the plate-shaped body at a respective slide seat. The microscope slide-holder support has a collection plate coupable to the plate-shaped body for at least partially closing the through opening close to the lower body surface, the collection plate and the through opening being configured to jointly form a collection compartment in the microscope slide-holder support.

A device for receiving samples in a microscope is provided. The device comprises a microtiter plate. The microtiter plate comprises an inner part with cavities for the samples and with an optically transparent bottom plate, which seals the cavities underneath and a frame which defines a supporting surface and is configured to hold the inner part at least in a first position. The bottom plate is arranged above the supporting surface in the first position of the inner part. The inner part is movable relative to the frame along a direction (A) perpendicular to the supporting surface.

A device for receiving samples in a microscope is provided. The device comprises a microtiter plate. The microtiter plate comprises an inner part with cavities for the samples and with an optically transparent bottom plate, which seals the cavities underneath and a frame which defines a supporting surface and is configured to hold the inner part at least in a first position. The bottom plate is arranged above the supporting surface in the first position of the inner part. The inner part is movable relative to the frame along a direction (A) perpendicular to the supporting surface.

A fluidic device according to the present invention includes a base and a lid member. The base and the lid member are configured to form a first flow path, a second flow path, and a third flow path between the base and the lid member, the base and the lid member being bonded to each other, the first flow path communicating with the second flow path through the third flow path. The third flow path has a first accommodation section for detachably accommodating a first cell culture module. The second flow path has a second accommodation section for detachably accommodating a second cell culture module. The first cell culture module contains first cells having a barrier function and a first culture gel. The second cell culture module contains second cells and a second culture gel. The first accommodation section is configured in such a manner that the first cell culture module blocks the third flow path.

The present disclosure relates to a fluorescence filter for measuring fluorescence generated by a measurement object and an image sensor module including the same, and includes an absorption filter transmitting light within a specific wavelength band generated by the measurement object including a fluorescent dye and absorbs light in the remaining wavelength bands, and a reflection filter that is disposed adjacent to the absorption filter, transmits light within a specific wavelength band generated by the measurement object, and reflects light in the remaining wavelength bands, wherein the absorption filter has a plurality of wells having a predetermined depth in which the measurement object is accommodated, and wherein the plurality of wells are disposed at regular intervals on an incident surface of the absorption filter to which external light is incident.