News and Press Releases

September 15, 2023

Multiplexing 9 fluorescent proteins in one shot

Multicolor PIE-FLIM and pattern matching analysis visualize HIV-1 uptake into living cells

Dissecting multi-step biological processes such as HIV entry into host cells requires fluorescent labeling and simultaneous imaging of many targets, for example virus components and host cell organelles. To overcome this challenge, Tobias Starling and colleagues from Sergi Padilla-Parra's lab at King's College London unleashed the full power of PIE-FLIM with their MicroTime 200 microscope: They imaged 9 FPsfluorescent proteins at once with three lasers and three detectors.

September 8, 2023

PicoQuant releases time tagger PicoHarp 330 with outstanding timing precision of 2 ps RMS

The new event timer and TCSPC unit is made for cutting-edge photonics research

At PicoQuant, innovation is our driving force, and today, we are excited to introduce our latest addition to our scientific time tagger family: PicoHarp 330 Precise and Versatile Event Timer & TCSPC Unit

A glimpse into PicoHarp 330's remarkable features:

• Easy-to-use: plug-and-play event timer, user-friendly software included
• A time resolution of 1 ps and outstanding timing precision of 2 ps RMS (single channel, 3 ps RMS between channels)
• User selectable trigger method, supports widest possible variety of single photon detectors
• Exceptional data throughput via USB 3.0 interface allows count rates up to 85 million counts per second
• Compact and robust: high quality reflected by unique 5-year limited warranty

With the PicoHarp 330 at your disposal, you'll be equipped to break new ground, unlock fresh possibilities, and gain deeper insights into the fascinating realm of photonics and beyond. To discover more cutting-edge features, visit the product website.

For more information, contact our application specialists.

September 4, 2023

PicoQuant releases fast and intuitive Python wrapper snAPI

Seamless communication, configuration, and data handling with TCSPC devices

PicoQuant releases Snappy new API (snAPI), a powerful Python wrapper which enables seamless communication and configuration with PicoQuant’s Time-Correlated Single Photon Counting (TCSPC) and Time Tagging Electronics. It harnesses the advantages of C++ for optimal speed and performance and bridges the gap between the high-speed capabilities of PicoQuant’s TCSPC devices and the ease of use and versatility of Python.

It is available for free at GitHub.

> snAPI product page

June 30, 2023

PicoQuant receives Innovation Award for Confocal Microscope Luminosa

The new system makes it easy to integrate time-resolved fluorescence microscopy methods

PicoQuant revolutionizes microscopy and empowers researchers worldwide with our groundbreaking technology. Our recently developed cutting-edge Single Photon Counting Confocal Microscope Luminosa has been honored with the LASER World of PHOTONICS Innovation Award in the category Biophotonics and medical engineering. The award ceremony took place on on June 27, 2023 during the LASER World of PHOTONICS event in Munich. Luminosa pairs highest data quality with remarkably simple day-to-day operation. It easily integrates into any researcher’s toolbox and becomes a time-efficient, reliable companion for scientists using time-resolved fluorescence methodologies. The Innovation Award is organized by Europa Science and LASER World of PHOTONICS.

Visit the product page to learn more about Luminosa.

June 29, 2023

Call for Papers: BiOS 2024 Conference on Single Molecule Spectroscopy

Submit your abstract until July 19, 2023 and join our interdisciplinary conference

Within the framework of the Biomedical Optics Symposium BiOS, PicoQuant is co-organizing the special conference "Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Superresolution Imaging XVII" (BO503) during SPIE Photonics West, January 27 - February 1, 2024 in San Francisco.

The call for papers is open: Abstract due date is July 19, 2023