Micro-Photon-Devices of Bolzano, Italy, has selected PicoQuant GmbH of Berlin as the sole European distributor of its PDM series single-photon sensitive avalanche photodiodes. The partnership combines the scientific expertise of the Italian company with PicoQuants system integration proficiency in fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy and single-molecule spectroscopy. The companies will cooperate to offer systems for applications including time-resolved confocal microscopy, fluorescence lifetime measurements and fast timing, such as laser pulse characterization