The new SilVIR-RAY detector has been installed on Evident’s FLUOVIEW FV5000 confocal microscope, enabling up to 4 super-resolution channels to be captured simultaneously in a single acquisition. It will be unveiled for the first time at Neuroscience 2026, providing new opportunities for multicolor imaging in live-cell research.
Evident has announced the SilVIR-RAY detector, a technology for the FV5000 platform that enables simultaneous super-resolution imaging of up to 4 channels. The detector is available not only as a new installation but also as an upgrade for existing users, and is said to enable multiple channels to be captured simultaneously in a single acquisition. It is scheduled to be unveiled for the first time at the Neuroscience 2026 booth.
The technology is described as enabling neuroscience and cell biology researchers to observe interactions between multiple molecules and structures simultaneously, helping to mitigate the trade-off between resolution, speed and multicolor imaging. Whereas channels have traditionally been acquired sequentially, which can cause time discrepancies, SilVIR-RAY captures multiple channels simultaneously in a single acquisition, with expected improvements in data reliability and analysis efficiency.
In addition to the SilVIR-RAY detector, the FV5000 platform combines functions including 2K resonant scanning, 8K galvo scanning and TruResolution automatic spherical aberration correction, providing a flexible configuration that can accommodate future upgrades. The product is intended solely for research use and cannot be used for diagnostic purposes.