News and Press Releases

December 17, 2024

Luminosa: Advancing imaging capabilities in bioimaging core facilities

Insights from Prof. Marco Fritzsche, Scientific Director of the Oxford-ZEISS Centre of Excellence

Luminosa, our state-of-the-art confocal fluorescence microscope optimized for Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), is setting a new standard for bioimaging core facilities. Its user-friendly design enables even inexperienced users to generate meaningful data, while offering advanced features to meet the demands of seasoned experts.

Luminosa plays a pivotal role in advancing research in biophysics and immunology, as highlighted by Prof. Marco Fritzsche, Scientific Director of the Oxford-ZEISS Centre of Excellence (Oxford-ZEISS CoE). In a newly published reference story, Prof. Fritzsche shares how Luminosa has become an essential tool in groundbreaking research at the intersection of biophysics and advanced microscopy.

Download the full reference story to learn more about Luminosa's impact >

December 12, 2024

Unlocking Precision: The Power of Multifunctional On-Board Event Filters in the PicoHarp 330

Streamline your photon counting experiments

In the field of quantum optics and time-correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC), precision and efficiency are paramount. The PicoHarp 330 takes these requirements to the next level with its low jitter and multifunctional on-board event filters. The latter feature specifically empowers researchers to optimize their data acquisition in real time and only keep what may be of interest.

December 9, 2024

New Luminosa Add-ons

Next-Generation Features for Advanced Imaging

We’re excited to share the latest advancements that elevate Luminosa’s capabilities for precise, versatile imaging.

Several new add-ons are available for Luminosa that expand the systems capabilties towards enhanced spatial resolution, metabolic imaging, or extended live cell experiments:

• PDA-23 Detection: confocal time-resolved detection with a SPAD array
• Easy-to-use, integrated fs laser for metabolic imaging
• Exit port: Coupling of any external detection-unit
• Stage top incubator: Extended live cell experiments
• Next-Level FLIM Capabilities with software NovaFLIM

Learn more about all new Luminosa add-ons and software!

November 28, 2024

Registration is open for our anniversary Workshop on “Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Super-resolution Microscopy”

Celebrate 30 years of single molecule research with us

The registration for our 30th anniversary Workshop on “Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Super-resolution Microscopy” is now open. Submit your abstract for a talk or a poster and join the world's foremost experts in single molecule research in the vibrant city of Berlin. This year's gathering is nothing short of extraordinary. We are honored to host two Nobel laureates, along with the pioneers who paved the way and the rising stars shaping the future. 

More details >

November 28, 2024

PicoQuant donates 3000 EUR to Das Familienhörbuch

Helping terminally ill parents preserve their legacy through audio biographies

PicoQuant has donated 3000 EUR to Das Familienhörbuch, a project creating free audio biographies for terminally ill parents with minor children. Melanie Strauch and Dr. Andreas Bülter handed over the symbolic check to Simone Ahrberg-Joung, a freelance audiobiographer for the organization. “These donations allow us to preserve precious memories and support families during the hardest times,” said Judith Grümmer, founder and managing director of Das Familienhörbuch.