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A darkfield microscope is similar to a conventional brightfield microscope, except it uses an annular aperture in front of the light source. The light from darkfield illumination impinges onto the specimen or sample at a high angle of incidence, either transmits through the sample or reflects off its surface, then passes through the objective lens, and finally goes through the eyepieces or reaches the camera sensor. Darkfield illumination causes uniform areas of transparent samples or flat surfaces of opaque samples to appear dark, as the vast majority of the light at the high incident angle misses the objective. Normally there are features in transparent samples or on the surface of opaque samples which scatter light. For this reason, darkfield microscopy images show a dark background with brighter areas corresponding to these features, because the light they scatter enters into the objective.

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The HPRING is a solid ring, equipped with 12 high powerful LEDs, very useful for the directive lighting of a circular area. Among TPL Vision’s products range, it definitely appears to be one of the most powerful lightings. At a distance of 1m, the standard version of the HPRING can light up a circular area of 550mm.

Leica darkfield microscopes are useful for the study of cells or tissues concerning a variety of life-science and forensic applications. Darkfield microscopy can also be helpful for material and earth-science applications.

Compact, modular machine vision ring light featuring both opaque and transparent diffuser options and Angle Changer flexibility. This versatile IP67-rated LED ring light allows users to easily customise their illumination output. With a built-in OverDrive function, the M-TRING’s 12 powerful LEDs deliver intense lighting, perfect for directly illuminating circular areas. Its lightweight and robust design ensures seamless integration with machine vision systems, cameras, and robot arms.

A darkfield microscope is a compound microscope which uses an aperture in the shape of an annulus that is placed between the light source and condenser lens.

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Leica microscopes providing darkfield are commonly used in life science research for the visualization, analysis, and documentation of biological structures and cellular processes.

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Yes, a darkfield microscope can be equipped with a camera for recording images observed with the contrast method. It can also be equipped with other accessories. For more information, contact your local Leica representative.

Thanks to its M12 connector, it can be easily connected to any kind of production lines. Either in continuous or in strobe mode, the TRING perfectly goes along with a camera dedicated to quality control tasks: code reading, presence/absence checking, surface control…

Its large internal diameter make it compatible with the largest camera’s objectives. The HPRING reveals all its potential in the field of robotics (for example, to locate the products during the packaging process) and also in the field of quality control.

Darkfield is an optical contrast technique for microscopy which makes unstained structures in the cells of biological specimens visible. Cell structures that appear transparent with brightfield illumination can be viewed with better contrast and detail using darkfield. Additionally, non-uniform features of transparent material or on the surface of opaque material samples can be more easily observed with darkfield compared to brightfield. Structures in the cell or features of the material scatter the light that interacts with them, while uniform areas allow the light to pass without scattering. When using darkfield microscopy, the cell structures or material features appear brighter and the uniform cell or material background look darker.

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Ring-shaped light that passes through the aperture is focused by the condenser onto the biological specimen or material sample to be observed. Portions of the ring-shaped light are diffracted or scattered by structures of the specimen or features of the sample. The diffracted light enters the objective. In contrast, the portion of the ring-shaped light that passes directly through the specimen non-deviated or is reflected by the sample without scattering will not be collected by the objective. The light scattered by the specimen’s structures or sample’s features will appear brighter than the background areas of the specimen or sample where there is no light scattering.

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Composed of 12 high powerful 405 nm UV LEDs, the HPRING UV is obviously one of the most powerful lights among TPL Vision’s products ranges. It is especially helpful for the direct lighting of circular areas, either in continuous mode or in strobe mode. Its large internal diameter makes it the ideal partner for professional cameras, including those equipped with large lenses. The HPRING UV is specialized in the detection of UV optical brighteners: thanks to the HPRING UV, you can easily control the assembly defects, highlight the materials lacks and also read the UV markings.

The MR-RING is a bi-colour LED illumination, available in 2 sets of colours and 2 dimensions. It has been designed with tough production environments in mind: IP65 as standard, overdrive embedded, simple remote control capability (selection of colours and quadrants). Direct light can be used when:

For forensic applications concerning the evidentiary investigation of paints, pigments, textiles, fibers, and human tissues, Leica microscopes offering darkfield are very useful solutions.

The M-TRING is available in two versions (DO-opaque and DT-transparent). The transparent version delivers the highest output and performs well at different working distances, while the opaque version excels at inspecting shiny, reflective parts by effectively concealing any visible LED hotspots. Ideal for precision machinery, robotics, 2D code reading, and small-scale quality inspection applications.

Equipped with 9 high powerful LEDs, the TRING is a miniature ring specially designed for the diffuse lighting of circular areas. It has a current control power supply that regulates the current intensity and consequently guarantees the lighting stability.

Modular, high-power machine vision ring light with opaque or transparent diffuser options and beam angle flexibility. The M-HPRING is a versatile, robust IP67-rated LED ring light that gives users the power to easily customise their illumination output. With market-leading brightness and built-in OverDrive function, the M-HPRING’s 15 powerful LEDs provide intense lighting for the direct illumination of a circular area.

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When working with a microscope, the most commonly used contrast method is brightfield. However, brightfield usually only provides a low-contrast image of many transparent biological specimens. It can also be the case for many transparent or reflective opaque material samples. In such low contrast images, few details are distinguished. The contrast of brightfield microscopy for biological specimens can be enhanced using selective stains, but they are often toxic to live cells. A darkfield microscope offers a way to view the structures of many types of biological specimens in greater contrast without the need of stains. Darkfield microscopy can also increase contrast when imaging material samples. The darkfield contrast method exploits diffraction or scattering of light from structures of a biological specimen or non-uniform features of a material sample.

Leica microscopes capable of darkfield make a difference for the study of transparent and opaque materials, minerals, crystals, and polymers.

The MR-RING should be mounted so that the light shines directly onto the object of interest. Maximum illumination intensity will be achieved when the item is closest to the light. The camera can be mounted looking through the ring or to the side dependent on desired effect. The MR-RING can also be used for applications where a machine enclosure is being used to provide reflected diffused light. The MR-DOME version may also be appropriate.

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Very often biological specimens and tissues, whether fixed or live, are observed with a darkfield microscope. Also, various material and geological samples can be observed with darkfield. For examples, refer to the articles: "Work More Efficiently in Developmental Biology With Stereo Microscopy: Zebrafish, Medaka, and Xenopus" & "How to Adapt Grain Size Analysis of Metallic Alloys to Your Needs"

The M-HPRING is available in two versions (DO-opaque and DT-transparent). The transparent diffuser provides the most intense output and is effective at various working distances, while the opaque diffuser is ideal for inspecting shiny and reflective parts by effectively masking any visible LED hotspots. Perfect for robotics, code reading, quality inspection applications requiring powerful illumination.

Ring lights are composed of a circular array of LEDs. TPL Vision’s ring lights provide intense illumination suited to shadow-free bright field applications looking to illuminate objects uniformly. The camera can be mounted looking through the ring or to the side depending on the application, producing direct, diffuse or dark field lighting effects suited to various working distances.