Andor Technology launches a new tool for its fast growing Revolution laser microscopy solutions aimed at live cell imaging. Revolution FRAPPA is Andor’s latest innovation in laser microscopy using a computer-steered laser beam to photo-bleach or photo-active a user-defined region in a live cell specimen. FRAPPA is a photo-bleaching module attached to Andor’s live-cell-friendly spinning disc Revolution system. It uses a dual galvanometer scan head and can be configured in line with a CSU and/or camera. Under Andor iQ software control, the user commands FRAPPA to bleach or activate regions of interest with user-defined times, laser lines and powers. Laser switching is tightly synchronized using Andor’s proprietary laser combiner multi-port switch (MPS). Andor FRAPPA offers extremely stable focus and ideal conditions for live cell work.

Market Development Manager Dr. Mark Browne says "We are very excited to bring this new solution to market. We have come up with a very innovative tool for photo-bleach and photo-activation , giving users control of speed, intensity and positioning. FRAPPA includes a 'point and shoot' mode of operation with unmatched speed and convenience for the study of dynamic processes in live preparartions. . Although this is a widely used technique, we are one of the first to integrate with a live cell spinning disk confocal solution."

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