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Pannoramic Desk II DW Digital Scanner

Discover the Pannoramic Desk II DW – compact, single slide scanner delivering high-resolution brightfield imaging, optional multilayer Z-stack scanning, and double-wide slide support. Ideal for laboratories requiring dependable, low-maintenance solutions for efficient digital microscopy.

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Pannoramic Desk II DW Digital Scanner

A Compact High-Performance Digital Slide Scanner for Advanced Research Applications

The Pannoramic Desk II DW is a high-performance, single-slide digital scanner designed for research applications that require precision, speed, and reliability. Compact yet powerful, it provides outstanding brightfield imaging with up to 0.09 μm /pixel resolution using advanced optics and a Sony CMOS sensor. This scanner is perfect for handling specialty staining and complex slides, delivering rapid results with its fast single-slide scanning capabilities.

Optional features like Z-stack multilayer scanning and double-wide slide support enhance its versatility, accommodating a variety of research needs. Its compact design, low-maintenance operation, and intuitive interface make it an ideal choice for laboratories requiring efficient and flexible digital slide scanning solutions. The Pannoramic Desk II DW outpaces competitors with its blend of speed, accuracy, and adaptability, ensuring excellence in digital pathology research workflows.

Key Features:

High-Resolution Imaging

Delivers exceptional brightfield whole-slide scanning with up to 0.09 μm /pixel resolution for unparalleled detail.

Small footprint and simple operation make it an ideal choice for space-conscious research labs.

Z-stack and extended focus scanning options allow for precise analysis of complex tissue structures.

Optimized for quick scans of slides with complex, unique and specialty staining, perfect for research workflows that demand speed and efficiency.

Accommodates standard and double wide slides, ensuring flexibility for a range of applications.

Engineered for durability with minimal upkeep, ensuring consistent performance for years of research.

Capacity

1 Slide

Scanning

Brightfield

Brightfield Scanning Speed

2 min 6 sec (0.27 μm/pixel), 5 min 7 sec (0.17 μm/pixel)

Throughput

Brightfield – 28 slides/hour (at 0.27 μm/pixel resolution), 12 slides/hour (at 0.17 μm/pixel resolution)

Objectives

Plan-Apochromat 20x/0.8 and Plan-Apochromat 40x/0.95 (optional)

Number of Supported Objectives

Single Objective

Brightfield Magnification

20x, 40x (optional)

Image Output

MRXS, export to JPEG, JPEGXR, BMP, PNG, TIFF, Roche TIFF, SVS, DICOM

Slide Compatibility

Supports standard slides (75 x 25 mm) and double-wide slides (75 x 50 mm)

Brightfield Scanning (resolution)

Up to 0.09 μm/pixel with 40x objective

Fluorescence scanning (resolution)

0.09 μm/pixel

Brightfield Illumination

Wideband RGB LED light source

Fluorescence Illumination

High-end fluorescent light source with Lumencor SOLA U-nIR or Spectra III light engine

Tissue Detection

Automated with USB preview camera (VRmC-8+ Pro)

Slide Size

Length: 75-76.2 mm, Width: 25-26 mm (standard) or 50-51 mm (double-wide), Thickness: 0.9-1.2 mm

Focus Layering

Multilayer (Z-stack) scanning (optional, 1-30 layers with adjustable layer distance)

Barcode Reading

1D and 2D barcodes supported (optional)

Dimensions

380 mm x 306 mm x 249 mm

Weight

Approx. 12 kg

Pannoramic Desk II DW Digital Scanner

Specifications

Customizable Configurations

Available Objectives:

  • 20x/0.8 NA (Option 1)
  • 40x/0.95 NA (Option2)

Additional Options:

  • Double-Wide Support (scanning of larger slides)
  • Multilayer (Z-Stack) Scanning
  • Extended Focus Scanning
  • 1D and 2D Barcode Reading

Use Cases of Pannoramic Desk II DW Digital Scanner

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Use Cases of Pannoramic Desk II DW Digital Scanner

Explore the Use Cases

Archaeology and paleontology have traditionally relied on destructive sampling methods such as sectioning, staining, and thin-section petrography to study fossils and artifacts at the microscopic level. However, these approaches pose risks to…
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