Tag Archives: mercury ban

How long will your metal halide bulb supply really last?

February 27, 2026

We created a straightforward calculator designed to estimate how long your remaining mercury or metal halide lamps may last based on typical usage patterns

The Questions No Spec Sheet Really Answers

January 9, 2026

We’re renowned for our incredible tech support and extensive resource library. This blog delves into the questions that are rarely on the spec sheet but are useful in day-to-day microscopy

From Mercury to Modern LEDs: A Turning Point for Fluorescence Microscopy

November 21, 2025

With the ban in Feb 2027 in mind, it’s only fair to give credit where it’s due: Mercury and metal-halide bulbs got fluorescence microscopy this far. LEDs will take it the rest of the way

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Sustainability

Did you know that LED illumination systems help laboratories reduce their carbon footprint, protecting laboratory staff along the way?

Toxic mercury-based microscope illuminators are bad news for the environment, draw a lot of power and have a short lifetime.

LED illumination systems are cleaner, have a long lifetime and use less power. Our pE-300 Series is also ACT label certified and is a natural choice for labs who want to play their part in helping the environment.

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