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December 2021—The results of Olympus’ ongoing joint research program to create an AI-based pathology diagnostic tool were announced at the Japan Society of Digital Pathology Study annual meeting. The AI tool was able to achieve 100 percent sensitivity and 50 percent or higher specificity for all gastric biopsy pathology specimens analyzed from the six facilities participating in the study.

Dec. 1, 2021–Results of Olympus’ ongoing joint research program to create an AI-based pathology diagnostic tool were announced at the Japan Society of Digital Pathology Study annual meeting.

February 2020—Olympus and Ultivue, a developer of tissue biomarker identification and quantification assays for translational research, have entered into a comarketing agreement. The partnership will provide a solution for fluorescent multiplexing by combining the Olympus Slideview VS200 automated slide scanner with Ultivue’s proprietary InSituPlex DNA barcoding and staining technology to provide quantitative colocalization analysis in fluorescent whole slide images.

Nov. 5, 2019—Olympus Life Science introduced its Slideview VS200 slide scanner, designed to capture high-resolution images for quantitative analysis for brain, cancer, and stem cell research, as well as drug discovery.

March 2018—Olympus announced the availability of the FV3000 confocal laser scanning microscope in two upright models designed for in vitro and in vivo experiments.

December 2017—Olympus released its IXplore SpinSR10 imaging system, which aims to balance speed, resolution, and efficiency in a single, flexible platform. A high frame rate and 120 nm XY resolution enable researchers to observe the fine details and workings of internal cellular structures while offering the ability to switch between super-resolution, confocal, and wide-field imaging modes.

July 2017—Olympus’ new BX53 microscope features an LED illuminator equivalent to a 100-watt halogen lamp that delivers outstanding brightness and true-to-life images, according to the company. The LED enables researchers to clearly see purple, cyan, and pink dyes while its consistent color temperature aims to help speed up the observation workflow, since users don’t have to take time adjusting a color filter. The coded nosepiece works with the light intensity manager to automatically adjust the brightness level based on the objective being used.

June 2017—The Olympus CX43 and CX33 microscopes are designed to keep users comfortable during long periods of use, maximizing work efficiency. Features of the microscopes that minimize user fatigue include a stage that is 70 mm lower than the previous model, resulting in a large working space under the eyepieces, which makes it easier to check or swap samples with just one hand; a stage knob and co-axial focus knobs that are designed lower to the microscope base so users can reach the controls while their forearms remain resting on the desk; and a low-positioned revolving nosepiece that accommodates up to five objectives and enables users to quickly change magnification with minimal arm movement.

November 2016—Olympus announced that the American Urological Association, together with the Society of Urologic Oncology, included the Olympus Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) technology in its newly released guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

August 2016—The Olympus BX46 microscope’s specially designed ergonomic features aim to provide enhanced operator comfort during long hours of use.