Abstract: A sample analyzer is configured to obtain first and second stage position data. The first stage position data indicates a first position of a movable stage in a first dimension, and the second stage position data indicates a second position of the movable stage in a second (perpendicular) dimension. The sample analyzer is configured to, based on the first and second stage position data, determine a viewing position of one or more viewing or imaging optics relative to the movable stage. The sample analyzer is configured to display a vessel map, which comprises a visual representation of a sample vessel associated with the movable stage. The sample analyzer is configured to display a viewing position marker overlaid on the vessel map. The viewing position marker indicates the viewing position of the one or more viewing or imaging optics relative to the sample vessel as represented by the vessel map.

Abstract: A sample analyzer is configured to obtain first and second stage position data. The first stage position data indicates a first position of a movable stage in a first dimension, and the second stage position data indicates a second position of the movable stage in a second (perpendicular) dimension. The sample analyzer is configured to, based on the first and second stage position data, determine a viewing position of one or more viewing or imaging optics relative to the movable stage. The sample analyzer is configured to display a vessel map, which comprises a visual representation of a sample vessel associated with the movable stage. The sample analyzer is configured to display a viewing position marker overlaid on the vessel map. The viewing position marker indicates the viewing position of the one or more viewing or imaging optics relative to the sample vessel as represented by the vessel map.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for edge coating amorphous ribbon transformer cores comprising the steps of applying to at least one face exclusive of the distributed gap portion, a first porous material having a porosity sufficient to permit a liquid having a viscosty greater than about 100,000 cps to impregnate the porous material to produce a composite structure; and applying a bonding material having a viscosity of at least about 100,000 cps to the first porous material such that the bonding material substantially contacts the core. Coated cores having good magnetic properties are also disclosed.