2005 Microscopy Press Releases

High quality CCD camera for medial, scientific and life science applications

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada –September 12, 2005– Lumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for scientific, industrial and security markets, is pleased to announce the introduction of its INFINITY2-2digital camera. Featuring excellent color fidelity and superior light sensitivity, this USB 2.0 digital camera is ideal for life science and clinical applications requiring higher frame rates and increased resolution.

 The INFINITY2-2 offers 12 fps at full 1616 x 1216 resolution, with higher frame rates through binning and ROI. A Sony ICX274 progressive scan CCD sensor provides excellent sensitivity and brilliant color reproduction with a 12-bit digital output. Live video preview allows for real-time focus, while auto exposure and auto/manual white balance efficiently capture your optimal image. A USB 2.0 interface eliminates the need for framegrabbers, and provides “plug & play” ease of use. The INFINITY2-2is offered with both color and monochrome capability and is fully supported by INFINITY CAPTURE software, an intuitive user interface that includes all of the basic features required to control the camera and capture crisp clear images. Advanced camera control is available through a Software Developers Kit, while a TWAIN driver ensures integration and compatibility with a variety of 3rd party software applications.
 
“We are introducing the INFINITY2-2to satisfy market demands for a multi-megapixel CCD camera that maintains high frame rates,” stated Brian Graydon, Manager – Scientific Channel, Lumenera Corporation. “The INFINITY2-2 successfully combines smooth video preview with a 2 megapixel resolution.”

Now available for purchase, the INFINITY2-2 adds a third CCD sensor based camera to Lumenera’s scientific camera line.

About Lumenera
Lumenera Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a diverse range of industrial, scientific and security applications.

Lumenera solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity in order to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. Lumenera customers achieve the benefit of superior price to performance ratios and faster time to market with the company's commitment to high quality, cost effective product solutions. For further information about Lumenera, please visit www.lumenera.com or call 613-736-4077. To receive Lumenera press releases as they are issued, contact us at marketing@lumenera.com

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada –July 1, 2005– Lumenera Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and imaging solutions, today announced the release of a new cooled USB2.0 digital camera aimed at the scientific market. The INFINITY3-1is based on a high quality 12-bit CCD sensor, ideal for extremely low light conditions and long exposure quantitative analysis applications.

The INFINITY3-1 employs the highly successful and popular 2/3” Sony ICX285 CCD sensor with 1.4 megapixel resolution.    The extremely sensitive Sony CCD sensor, combined with high dynamic range and low noise as a result of proprietary Peltier cooling technology, designates the INFINITY3-1 an ideal choice for extended exposure and low light fluorescent applications where 12 bit data is required for analysis.  

The INFINITY3-1is offered with both color and monochrome capability and is fully supported by the INFINITY Capture software, an intuitive user interface that includes all of the basic features required to control the camera and capture crisp clear images.  INFINITY cameras also include TWAIN drivers which ensure the integration and compatibility with a variety of 3 rd party software applications.  The plug-and-play high speed USB 2.0 interface produces extremely high frame rates through binning and ROI allowing real time preview and focus. 

“We are very excited to be introducing our first cooled camera, the Infinity 3-1,” stated Larry Whelan Director of Business Development, Scientific Division. “The release of this camera signifies a major growth step in Lumenera's scientific camera product line where high sensitivity and image clarity are critical to our customer's results.  This high sensitivity camera is the first in a new family of superior performance cameras developed specifically to support the needs of fluorescent microscopists and our OEM biotechnology Partners. Complimentary integration to high end image analysis software and a full featured SDK addresses the performance demands of both End Users and biotechnology System Integrators.”

Lumenera is pleased to announce that the INFINITY3-1 camera will be available for purchase as of July 1, 2005.

About Lumenera

Lumenera Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a diverse range of industrial, scientific and security applications.

Lumenera solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity in order to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. Lumenera’s core competencies include digital bus technologies such as USB2 and Ethernet as well as the integration of CMOS and CCD Sensors. Lumenera customers achieve the benefit of superior price to performance ratios and faster time to market with the company’s commitment to high quality, cost effective product solutions.

Lumenera leverages its leading edge technology to provide customized design services, continuous innovation and licensing options to our OEM partners.

For further information about Lumenera, please visit www.lumenera.com or call 613-736-4077.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada –July 1, 2005– Lumenera Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and imaging solutions, today announced the release of a new high speed USB2.0 digital cameras aimed at the scientific market. The INFINITY 1-6 is a multi-megapixel resolution camera based on a high dynamic range (+100dB) CMOS sensor, ideal for documentation and archiving applications.

The INFINITY 1-6 uses a 6.6 megapixel, progressive scan CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 3000x2208 and can deliver 5 frames per second resulting in crisp, exceptional quality images for the most demanding brightfield microscopy applications. Higher frame rates at lower resolution, with full color sub-windowing allows for rapid focus and scanning of samples.

The INFINITY1-6is offered with both color and monochrome variants and is fully supported by the INFINITY Capture software, an intuitive user interface that includes all of the basic features required to control the camera and capture crisp clear images.  INFINITY cameras also include TWAIN drivers which ensure the integration and compatibility with a variety of 3 rd party software applications.  The plug-and-play high speed USB 2.0 interface eliminates the need for a framegrabber.  

“Customer feedback on the INFINITY1-6has been very positive,” commented Larry Whelan, Director of Business Development, Lumenera Corporation. “We have had tremendous success in a variety of brightfield microscopy applications including clinical pathology and cytology, life science and geology imaging. We are excited to be adding a 6.6 megapixel camera to our INFINITY product line."

Lumenera is pleased to announce that the INFINITY1-6camera will be available for purchase as of July 1, 2005.

About Lumenera

Lumenera Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a diverse range of industrial, scientific and security applications.

Lumenera solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity in order to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. Lumenera’s core competencies include digital bus technologies such as USB2 and Ethernet as well as the integration of CMOS and CCD Sensors. Lumenera customers achieve the benefit of superior price to performance ratios and faster time to market with the company’s commitment to high quality, cost effective product solutions.

Lumenera leverages its leading edge technology to provide customized design services, continuous innovation and licensing options to our OEM partners.

For further information about Lumenera, please visit www.lumenera.com or call 613-736-4077.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – July 1, 2005 – Lumenera Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and imaging solutions, today announced the launch of a new naming convention for their INFINITY USB 2.0 digital cameras designed specifically for the scientific market. The new naming convention has been designed to facilitate the addition of new camera models and at the same time be a clear methodology for customers to determine which camera will best suit their requirements.

Lumenera’s INFINITY camera line is one of the most complete and popular product offerings available in the scientific market, currently consisting of four main product series: INFINITY1, INFINITY2, INFINITY3 and INFINITYX. Within these product series there are several models available, with a variety of options to address a wide range of microscopy imaging applications where a combination of speed, resolution and sensitivity are routinely required.

The INFINITY1 series of CMOS-based cameras are a cost effective and versatile solution for documentation and archiving applications. The INFINITY1 series is currently offered in 1, 3 and 6 megapixel versions.

The INFINITY2 series, based on high quality Sony CCD sensors, is ideal for more demanding scientific, medical and life science applications where improved sensitivity and dynamic range are routinely required. The INFINITY2 series is currently offered in 1, 2 and 3 megapixel versions.

The INFINITY3 series is a new cooled CCD camera line providing both high sensitivity and dynamic range. With a 12-bit data depth, the camera is ideal for quantitative analysis. The INFINITY3-1 is offered in a 1 megapixel version.

The INFINITYX series, a CMOS based camera with sub pixel-shifting technology, is an essential tool for clinical and life science applications where high resolution image archiving and publication quality images are critical. The INFINITYX provides variable resolution capture of 1, 5, 10 and 21 megapixels.

All INFINITY cameras are supported by the INFINITY Capture software application. This intuitive user interface provides advanced features such as: auto/manual white balance, full exposure control and ROI, as well as TWAIN driver. A high-speed USB 2.0 interface provides ease of installation on both laptop and desktop computers.

“As a leading manufacturer of scientific cameras, Lumenera is committed to delivering the highest value products to meet the specific needs of the microscopy market,” commented Larry Whelan, Director of Business Development, Scientific Division. “We now offer four series of cameras, satisfying a wide range of application and budgetary requirements. Count on more innovative products from Lumenera to come”.  

The new naming convention takes affect for all cameras ordered as of July 1, 2005 .

About Lumenera

Lumenera Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a diverse range of industrial, scientific and security applications.

Lumenera solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity in order to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. Lumenera’s core competencies include digital bus technologies such as USB 2.0 and Ethernet as well as the integration of CMOS and CCD Sensors. Lumenera customers achieve the benefit of superior price to performance ratios and faster time to market with the company’s commitment to high quality, cost effective product solutions.

Lumenera leverages its leading edge technology to provide customized design services, continuous innovation and licensing options to our OEM partners.

For further information about Lumenera, please visit www.lumenera.com or call 613-736-4077.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada –March 28, 2005– Lumenera Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and imaging solutions, today announced the appointment of Brian Graydon as Manager of Business Development, Scientific Division.

Mr Graydon will be responsible for developing and managing the company’s North American sales channel for Lumenera’s scientific line of cameras.

Before joining Lumenera Corporation, Mr Graydon served as a Diagnostic Practice Consultant and Instrument Manager, with Idexx Laboratories Inc., where he was responsible for managing and growing their customer base for scientific analyzers in North America . Prior to his tenure with Idexx, Mr Graydon has served the industry for over 8 years selling scientific products into a variety of clinical and private laboratories as well as selling capital instruments into the clinical market.

Mr Graydon holds a Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Degree from Carleton University .

"I am pleased to welcome Brian to Lumenera,” commented Larry Whelan Director of Business Development, Scientific Division. “Brian has arrived during a period of tremendous growth in the Scientific Division. With the addition of three new Infinity cameras including Lumenera's first cooled fluorescent microscopy camera, Brian's extensive sales and marketing experience is a welcome addition. Brian's degree in Biochemistry, life science sales in Canada and experience gained in the marketing and distribution of high end analytical instrumentation will serve as a remarkable asset to our customers and company alike."  

"This is a very exciting time to be joining the Lumenera team,” said Mr Graydon. “Lumenera has experienced unprecedented growth over the last year and in response to market demand is expanding its scientific product offerings. I look forward to this opportunity.”

Mr. Graydon will be located at the company’s headquarters in Ottawa, Canada.

About Lumenera

Lumenera Corporation, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions. Lumenera cameras are used worldwide in a diverse range of industrial, scientific and security applications.

Lumenera solutions provide unique combinations of speed, resolution and sensitivity in order to satisfy the most demanding digital imaging requirements. Lumenera’s core competencies include digital bus technologies such as USB2 and Ethernet as well as the integration of CMOS and CCD Sensors. Lumenera customers achieve the benefit of superior price to performance ratios and faster time to market with the company’s commitment to high quality, cost effective product solutions.

Lumenera leverages its leading edge technology to provide customized design services, continuous innovation and licensing options to our OEM partners.

For further information about Lumenera, please visit www.lumenera.com or call 613-736-4077.