VSC Microscopes

Combine the document examination capabilities of your VSC workstation with one of our selected microscopes to achieve the ideal interaction of multi-spectral imaging and advanced image processing with crystal clear imaging of fine details at high levels of magnification.

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Using a digital video microscope to examine document security features
DVM - Digital Video Microscope for the detection and examination of security micro-taggants
DVM - Digital Video Microscope for the detection and examination of security micro-taggants

DVM Digital Video Microscope

Digital video microscope (DVM) for the examination of microscopic security taggants

Microscopic, traceable, and virtually indestructible; taggants are fast becoming an integral part of the high-security document printing process.

Using the foster+freeman DVM it is possible to detect and examine the latest generation of micro-taggants incorporated into inks and coatings on passports, ID cards, cheques, bank giros, travel tickets and other security documents.

Comprising a high specification microscope, CCD color camera, two high intensity LED light sources (White and UV), darkfield ring light and a transmitted white light XY stage, the DVM microscope can be used as a PC driven standalone instrument or integrated with a Foster+Freeman VSC system to create a complete document examination workstation.

  • Locate & Visualise Taggants
    in security documents and commonly counterfeited items
  • Examine in microscopic detail
    taggants smaller than 20 microns
  • Integrate with VSC Suite
    to provide document examination facilities
  • x35 to x7000 magnification
    dependent upon choice of objective
  • 3 modes of illumination
    Co-axial, darkfield ring light, and rotating side light.
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Leica Microscopes

Widely recognized for optical precision and innovative technology, Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in microscopy: anywhere from stereo to digital microscopy and all the way up to super-resolution, as well as sample preparation solutions for electron microscopy. Users of Leica instruments can be found in many fields: life science research, throughout the manufacturing industry, surgical specializations, and in classrooms around the world.

The world’s first stereomicroscope to offer 20.5:1 zoom, provides exceptional image detail and impressive 3D depth perception. Its rigid, sturdy mechanical structure, and integrated illumination, make the M205 C an ideal high-performance QDE microscope.

Engineered for precision industrial applications, the M80 microscope allows the examiner to observe large areas of a document while retaining a high-contrast image with no loss of clarity or sharpness.

The new Leica Investa 3 Greenough stereo microscope is an ideal choice for applications that require precise detailed imaging with minimal distortion or aberration, such as forensic Questioned Document Examination. The microscope combines a large depth of field with a high resolution to deliver a sharp, detailed image.

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Using a Nikon microscope to examine questioned documents

Nikon Microscopes

Designed for laboratory use, Nikon microscopes serve a wide range of visual inspection applications in the fields of forensic science, document examination, genetics, histology and pathology.

Incorporating motorised focus and zoom, with an intelligent nosepiece, the SMZ25 provides extremely high resolution at all levels of magnification.
All microscope functions, including motorized zoom, may be carried out via a remote controller with LCD display.

A manual research stereo microscope that combines macro and micro imaging in a single instrument.
The SMZ18 offers easy-to-replicate examination settings using defined magnification levels on the zoom control.

This practical and economical microscope is equipped with an optical path selection lever to quickly and simply switch between 100% eyepieces and 100% camera, providing bright high contrast images at any magnification.

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