Still Using Mercury or Metal Halide? Let’s Make a Plan
Before your last spare bulb starts being treated like a sacred relic, take a look at what you have, how quickly you use it, and how long it’s realistically likely to last…
Mercury Phase-Out Panic? Take the Readiness Quiz
The move from mercury and metal halide to LED illumination doesn’t need to be rushed, stressful or wildly expensive all at once… But it does need to start somewhere
Mercury Lamp Phase-Out in Fluorescence Microscopy: Your Questions Answered
The mercury lamp phase-out is approaching in 2027. If you’re wondering what it means for your microscope setup, our No More Mercury FAQs are a good place to start.
Why Metal Halide and Mercury Lamps Are Being Phased Out and What’s Replacing Them
The February 2027 global move away from mercury/metal halide bulbs marks a turning point for safer, more sustainable illumination
CoolLED Introduces New LED Illumination Performance Comparison Graphs
The data you’ve been asking for is finally here – real LED illumination power data compared to metal halide bulbs
The Questions No Spec Sheet Really Answers
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
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
Still Wrestling with Metal Halide? There’s a Better Way to Light Your Microscope
Metal halide lamps have been a workhorse in fluorescence microscopy for years. But let’s be honest, they’re fast becoming more of a headache than a help.
