How Infrared Microscopy Works & How We Save You Time & Money

Here are the advantages of Excedr’s IR microscope leasing program:

• Eliminates the upfront cost of buying equipment by leasing and lets you enjoy the benefits of having manageable payments over time instead
• Payments may be 100% tax deductible*, which yields you significant cash-savings
• We minimize instrument downtime with our complete repair coverage
• Minimal instrument downtime because we cover repairs and service visits
• Excedr handles the admin work associated with equipment procurement and maintenance
• With the capital saved through our program, labs are better able to reinvest in their core business and operations (staffing, inventory, marketing/sales, etc.)

*Please consult your tax advisor to determine the full tax implications of leasing equipment.

Infrared radiation, or IR, refers to a type of light that is not visible to the human eye.

More specifically, it describes light that has wavelengths around 700 nanometers (nm) to 1 millimeter. It is called infrared because it lies along the “red” portion of the electromagnetic spectrum as opposed to ultraviolet radiation, which has shorter wavelengths than IR and exists along the violet portion of the spectrum. Though IR is not perceivable to humans through sight, it can be experienced by humans through touch. Heat is the most commonly encountered IR source, which is why IR is also known as heat radiation. IR has been used for a range of scientific purposes including night vision, meteorology, astronomy, communications, and imaging.

IR microscopy is a technique that employs IR to aid in magnifying objects that would normally be invisible to the naked eye. In typical IR microscopy, a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer is used with an optical microscope equipped with an IR detector. The use of FTIR spectroscopy is why it is also referred to as FITR microscopy. A focal plane array detector is an example of one such detector. Used frequently for chemical imaging, IR microscopy is able to analyze chemicals with an IR spectroscopy in different regions resulting in a spatially resolved image. The contrast in these images is obtained by analyzing how different areas of a chemical compound react to specific IR wavelengths. Like most microscopy techniques, IR microscopy is diffraction-limited, however, there are several sub-diffraction IR microscopy techniques that have been developed.

Operating Lease

This off-balance sheet financing structure provides three options at the end of the term. The lessee has the option to return the equipment to the lessor, renew at a discounted rate, or purchase the instrument for the fair market value. Monthly payments are also 100% tax deductible which yields additional monetary savings.

Sale-Leaseback

If you recently bought equipment, Excedr can offer you cash for your device and convert your purchase into a long-term rental. This is called a sale leaseback. If you’ve paid for equipment within the last ninety days, we can help you recoup your investment and allow you to make low monthly payments. This also frees up money in your budget rather than tying it down to a fixed asset.