A new era of industrial opto-digital microscopy was claimed by Olympus on its recent launch of a family of opto-digital microscopes; the DSX series. Through the combination of advanced optics, electronics and Olympus’s expertise, the DSX microscopes provide users with operating simplicity, and performance reliability.
“The DSX Series captures clear images, acquires reliable measurements, and performs high-level analysis for reproducible results—all with a tap of a touchscreen,” says Gunnar Schroeder, MISD, Olympus “This revolutionary series of instruments is so easy to use that virtually anyone can achieve consistent, reliable results.”
Consisting of three models: the DSX100 free-angle wide zoom microscope, the DSX500 high resolution upright microscope and the DSX500i high resolution inverted microscope, Olympus provides a complete inspection system to meet the needs of applications across R&D and quality control. These include inspection and analysis within the automotive industry, palaeontology, geology, PCB manufacture, fibre structure, micro-channels, metallography and the geometry of small parts.
As microscopy and inspection expand across a broader range of industry sectors, more and more users are accessing microscopy techniques on a regular basis. Within a facility, users tend to have a wide variety of microscopy experience. It is therefore important that the inspection system is easy to use for beginners and experts alike. The DSX portfolio allows users to work in the way that is most comfortable for them. With no microscope binoculars, the systems are highly ergonomic, allowing samples to be visualised on-screen. The microscopes can be controlled quickly and easily via the intuitive touch-screen interface, or using a more traditional computer mouse. All three members of the DSX family operate in the same computer-based manner, meaning that operators can easily move from one model to another without the need for specific training. Every user can get expert results, without the need to understand microscopy.
Image analysis is highly intuitive, with the DSX preview screen facilitating the quick and simple selection of the best optical technique, without the need for any time-consuming adjustments. The system will automatically generate a selection of preview images which are shown as thumbnails for each technique – brightfield, darkfield, differential interference contrast (DIC) –all the user needs to do is touch the screen to indicate their preferred imaging approach.
Providing an option to suit all users, there are a number of selectable modes. The tutorial mode helps to guide operators who are new to the process, while the advanced mode provides an additional level of flexibility to a user with a basic level of knowledge. The operator mode allows customisation of the interface so as only the required functionality is visible for routine work. The operator mode also allows user profiles to be set-up so as specific protocols, especially those of the more advanced user which have been fine-tuned and tailored to specific requirements, can be quickly and easily saved and recalled.
Combining functionality such as HDR (high dynamic range) and WiDER with an advanced optical zoom and dedicated objective lenses, high resolution images can be obtained effortlessly at the best size for each application. The new zoom optics reduce halation and glare to provide images of the best possible clarity, while the dedicated lenses fuse superior optics with sophisticated image processing for precise, accurate and repeatable measurements..
The DSX500 upright opto-digital microscope for combining darkfield, brightfield and 3D imaging offers advanced analysis, while being simple for every user to use, regardless of their expertise. With its motorised control, the DSX500 allows the simple selection of the best observation method, including differential interference contrast and MIX – a combination of darkfield and brightfield techniques. The intuitive touch screen user interface not only eliminates the need for uncomfortable binoculars, but enables the selection of the best observation method. With the ability to automatically focus and optimise illumination, clear images are obtained easily. Users can choose the panoramic function which enables operators to obtain images beyond the field of view in high definition – whether in 2D or 3D. Simply at the touch of a screen users can obtain exact inspection data, and subsequent resulting reports.
The DSX500i inverted opto-digital microscope is the first inverted microscope to be introduced to the materials science market. and is extremely easy to use, with different user modes making it suitable for beginners and experienced users alike. The intuitive touch-screen interface guides the user through each step of image acquisition, optimising conditions automatically. Operators can choose to operate the system via a mouse if they prefer. As the inverted microscope of the DSX portfolio, the DSX500i combines optical and digital techniques to allow users to obtain highly accurate and reliable metallurgy, inspection and analysis each and every time. This makes it ideal for applications such as grain sizing and metal alloy analysis.
The DSX100 opto-digital instrument is a free-angle, wide zoom opto-digital microscope. When inspecting any sample, it is vital that operators are able to view the specimen in detail from any angle. Providing free-angle functionality with even, user-controlled illumination, and the ability to stitch images on screen, the DSX100 provides a large field of view to ensure that users can obtain the complete picture, with advanced clarity. This, in combination with its long working distance, solid build and easy to use GUI make the DSX ideal for any user working across R&D and quality control in the industrial environment.
Designed to meet the needs of entry-level and advanced users alike, the DSX100 opto-digital microscope combines an easy to use, intuitive touchscreen interface with advanced functionality. The free-angle design of the microscope allows users to view samples from all sides, without the need to move the sample, recalibrate, or refocus, thus saving valuable time. As a result, users can position and lock the zoom head, allowing the detailed inspection of any grooves, cuts or protrusions, for example. l
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“The DSX Series captures clear images, acquires reliable measurements, and performs high-level analysis for reproducible results—all with a tap of a touchscreen,” says Gunnar Schroeder, MISD, Olympus “This revolutionary series of instruments is so easy to use that virtually anyone can achieve consistent, reliable results.”
Consisting of three models: the DSX100 free-angle wide zoom microscope, the DSX500 high resolution upright microscope and the DSX500i high resolution inverted microscope, Olympus provides a complete inspection system to meet the needs of applications across R&D and quality control. These include inspection and analysis within the automotive industry, palaeontology, geology, PCB manufacture, fibre structure, micro-channels, metallography and the geometry of small parts.
As microscopy and inspection expand across a broader range of industry sectors, more and more users are accessing microscopy techniques on a regular basis. Within a facility, users tend to have a wide variety of microscopy experience. It is therefore important that the inspection system is easy to use for beginners and experts alike. The DSX portfolio allows users to work in the way that is most comfortable for them. With no microscope binoculars, the systems are highly ergonomic, allowing samples to be visualised on-screen. The microscopes can be controlled quickly and easily via the intuitive touch-screen interface, or using a more traditional computer mouse. All three members of the DSX family operate in the same computer-based manner, meaning that operators can easily move from one model to another without the need for specific training. Every user can get expert results, without the need to understand microscopy.
Image analysis is highly intuitive, with the DSX preview screen facilitating the quick and simple selection of the best optical technique, without the need for any time-consuming adjustments. The system will automatically generate a selection of preview images which are shown as thumbnails for each technique – brightfield, darkfield, differential interference contrast (DIC) –all the user needs to do is touch the screen to indicate their preferred imaging approach.
Providing an option to suit all users, there are a number of selectable modes. The tutorial mode helps to guide operators who are new to the process, while the advanced mode provides an additional level of flexibility to a user with a basic level of knowledge. The operator mode allows customisation of the interface so as only the required functionality is visible for routine work. The operator mode also allows user profiles to be set-up so as specific protocols, especially those of the more advanced user which have been fine-tuned and tailored to specific requirements, can be quickly and easily saved and recalled.
Combining functionality such as HDR (high dynamic range) and WiDER with an advanced optical zoom and dedicated objective lenses, high resolution images can be obtained effortlessly at the best size for each application. The new zoom optics reduce halation and glare to provide images of the best possible clarity, while the dedicated lenses fuse superior optics with sophisticated image processing for precise, accurate and repeatable measurements..
The DSX500 upright opto-digital microscope for combining darkfield, brightfield and 3D imaging offers advanced analysis, while being simple for every user to use, regardless of their expertise. With its motorised control, the DSX500 allows the simple selection of the best observation method, including differential interference contrast and MIX – a combination of darkfield and brightfield techniques. The intuitive touch screen user interface not only eliminates the need for uncomfortable binoculars, but enables the selection of the best observation method. With the ability to automatically focus and optimise illumination, clear images are obtained easily. Users can choose the panoramic function which enables operators to obtain images beyond the field of view in high definition – whether in 2D or 3D. Simply at the touch of a screen users can obtain exact inspection data, and subsequent resulting reports.
The DSX500i inverted opto-digital microscope is the first inverted microscope to be introduced to the materials science market. and is extremely easy to use, with different user modes making it suitable for beginners and experienced users alike. The intuitive touch-screen interface guides the user through each step of image acquisition, optimising conditions automatically. Operators can choose to operate the system via a mouse if they prefer. As the inverted microscope of the DSX portfolio, the DSX500i combines optical and digital techniques to allow users to obtain highly accurate and reliable metallurgy, inspection and analysis each and every time. This makes it ideal for applications such as grain sizing and metal alloy analysis.
The DSX100 opto-digital instrument is a free-angle, wide zoom opto-digital microscope. When inspecting any sample, it is vital that operators are able to view the specimen in detail from any angle. Providing free-angle functionality with even, user-controlled illumination, and the ability to stitch images on screen, the DSX100 provides a large field of view to ensure that users can obtain the complete picture, with advanced clarity. This, in combination with its long working distance, solid build and easy to use GUI make the DSX ideal for any user working across R&D and quality control in the industrial environment.
Designed to meet the needs of entry-level and advanced users alike, the DSX100 opto-digital microscope combines an easy to use, intuitive touchscreen interface with advanced functionality. The free-angle design of the microscope allows users to view samples from all sides, without the need to move the sample, recalibrate, or refocus, thus saving valuable time. As a result, users can position and lock the zoom head, allowing the detailed inspection of any grooves, cuts or protrusions, for example. l
email: microscopy@olympus-europa.com
www.microscopy.olympus.eu
