Microscope Imaging System

Montage Explorer automated sample scanning and image stitching system facilitates the rapid production of a single, perfectly focused image of an entire microscope slide. The system consists of a high resolution color CCD digital camera that can be fitted to virtually any microscope, with or without a motorized stage, and integrated with a personal computer. The PC is installed with the latest version of proprietary imaging software. Montage Explorer dynamically extends the field of view so that as users move their sample they can simultaneously extend the depth of field, to produce a 3D image in real time. This allows microscopists to use high magnification, and high-resolution microscope objectives on a wide field of view and saves the time and effort of manually pasting many images together.