Category: electron microscope

Grids make for faster electron microscope work

EM Resolutions says its EM-Tec FIB grids provide a secure way to attach transmission electron microscope (TEM) lamellas to the posts during lift-out procedures with focussed ion beam (FIB) or SEM/FIB systems. Available in various post configurations, with a shape…

Turbomolecular vacuum pump improves lab efficiency

THE FIRST in a new series of high performance turbomolecular vacuum pumps from Agilent, the TwisTorr 304 FS, has applications in analytical instrumentation, research programmes, and the semiconductor and nanotechnology sectors.   TwisTorr 304 FS features a novel type of floating…

Winning micrograph image scores seal of approval

THE EUROPEAN Microscopy Congress, EMC2012, held last month in Manchester, UK, was used by Agar Scientific to host two competitions related to microscopy imaging.   The company supported the biennial International Micrograph Competition organised by the Royal Microscopical Society, which awarded…

Particle analysis by electron microscope

THE RECENT introduction of advanced energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) systems by Bruker has equipped the Hitachi TM3000 tabletop microscope to work alongside a Bruker Quantax 200 to perform fully automated particle analysis.   In particular, two modules of Bruker’s Esprit software – the…

Most powerful electron microscope now with more resolution

A NEW objective lens option and a new scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) version makes the Hitachi HT7700 the most powerful 120kV TEM currently available, says the company.   The instrument is now suited to low accelerating voltage, high resolution examination…

Microscopy comes to Manchester

ORGANISERS are claiming a major success with the European Microscopy Congress 2012, held in Manchester UK this week (17-21 September 2012). Traditionally considered a meeting rooted in electron microscopy, EMC2012 had a new, ahem, focus on light microscopy thanks to…