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Companies and their Products

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2010

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Microscopy Product Vendors
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Copyright © Microscopy Society of America 2010

4pi Analysis, Inc.

4pi RevolutionEDX/Imaging System

APPLICATIONS: Semiconductor industry, Materials Science, Geology, Life Sciences, Forensics

FEATURES: Silicon-drift technology X-ray detector <129 eV for SEMs • Patent-pending event-streamed ultra-fast spectrum imaging • Patent-pending drift correction during or after image collection • Large image sizes up to 14k × 14k (196 MP acquired in ~16 minutes) • Optimize microscope use by analyzing samples off-line

Allied High Tech Products, Inc.

Allied's X-Mill™

Allied's X-Mill™ is a precision micro-milling machine allowing polishing and removal of material to a precision of 5 microns, using an intuitive wizard-based workflow guide.

Bruker Nano

QUANTAX

QUANTAX EDS systems with XFlash® 5010 (up to 123 eV for SEM) and XFlash® 5030 T (the first SDD designed for S/TEM) are ideal for nanoscience.

QUANTAX CrystAlign

QUANTAX CrystAlign systems for electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) feature high-speed e-Flash 1000+ detectors, colored forescattered electron images and a brand new dynamic simulation of diffraction patterns.

M4 TORNADO

The M4 TORNADO micro X-ray fluorescence spectrometer includes XFlash® detector technology, smallest spot sizes, reliable standardless bulk material quantification and an EasyLoad vacuum sample chamber.

N8 NEOS

N8 NEOS is Bruker Nano's new alignment-free atomic force microscope (AFM/SPM) with automatic non-contact oscillation calibration (even sub-nm), unobstructed sample view and atomic-scale resolution.

CoolLED Ltd.

CoolLED pE-series LED illumination products offer safe, controllable, LED illumination for 1, 2 or 4 wavelengths. pE-100 for Routine Screening. pE-2 for Research. Easy to fit and use.

CrEST srl Crisel ElectroOptical Systems and Technology

APPLICATIONS: Confocal microscopy, Fluorescence microscopy, Live cell imaging, Digital microscopy

FEATURES: • Up to 2000 frame per second confocal imager • Automated excitation, emission, dichroic filter wheel selection • Laser excitation • LED excitation

Diatome U.S.

Cryo Immuno

The first cryo knife with a diamond platform and 35° cutting angle that leads to a considerable reduction in mechanical stresses and therefore to improved structure preservation in sucrose-protected samples.

Electron Microscopy Sciences

EMS-002 Cryo Workstation

The EMS-002 Cryo Workstation is a complete ultra rapid freezing system that captures rapid events and labile structures that are not seen in chemically fixed materials.

Gatan, Inc.

Gatan Model 965 GIF Quantum™ ER Energy Filter

APPLICATION: EFTEM / EELS, Materials, Semicon-ductors, Life Sciences, Tomography

FEATURES: • Up to 1000 spectra per second EELS acquisition • High-speed imaging (30 fps at 512 × 512) • Broad range exposure control (from 1 μs to minutes) • Large field of view (9 mm entrance aperture) • Support for dual energy range EELS (DualEELS™)

Gatan Model 806 High-Angle Angular Dark Field STEM detector

APPLICATIONS: STEM, HAADF, Spectrum Imaging, Materials Science, Semiconductors

FEATURES: • Collects electrons over a broad angular range for true HAADF imaging • Optimize for simultaneous acquisition of HAADF, ADF, and EELS data • Computer controlled via Gatan's DigitalMicrograph software • Calibrated gain and offset for quantitative data acquisition • Fast, automatic gain optimization

Gatan 777 STEMPack: Advanced Spectrum Imaging (SI) Support Package

APPLICATIONS: Spectrum Imaging, STEM, Semicon-ductors, Materials, Geology

FEATURES : • Integration with multiple detector systems • Both acquisition and analysis multi-signal data sets • Fully integrated with Gatan acquisition software • Precise beam control and signal acquisition via Gatan's DigiScan™II scan generator • Microscope independent data acquisition platform

Gatan 990 Ultrascan® 10000XP

APPLICATIONS: Life Science, Cryo/low dose Imaging, Tomography, TEM, Materials Science

FEATURES: • 10560 × 10560 pixel resolution, 9 μm each, fiber optical coupling, with 100% fill factor • 10 fps (512 × 512 search mode), fast searching mode, low dose setup and digital streaming video • 16/160 Mpixel/sec, 16 outputs @ 1 or 10 MHz readout speed • 16-bits, 10,000:1 in bin ×4 mode, 80 kV to 400 kV compatible • High-resolution phosphor optimized for kV and application

Gatan 833 ORIUS® SC200 D

APPLICATIONS: Materials Science, Diffraction Imaging, In-Situ applications, TEM, Life Science

FEATURES: • 30 fps, TV rate, full CCD digital streaming video for movie creation • 2048 × 2048 pixel resolution • Robust, damage resistant scintillator • Side mount, 200 kV to 400 kV compatible • Anti-blooming for diffraction pattern imaging

Gatan 832 ORIUS® SC1000

APPLICATIONS: Material Science, Life Science, Tomography, TEM, Nanotechnology

FEATURES: • 14 fps full CCD supporting digital streaming video • Fiber optically coupled with Gatan HCR™ technology • 4008 × 2672 pixel CCD resolution • Side and bottom mount available, retractable • Anti-blooming built-in for diffraction pattern imaging

Gatan 830 ORIUS® SC200

APPLICATIONS: Material Science, In-situ applications, Cryo sample surveying, Life Science, TEM

FEATURES: • 30 fps, TV-rate, full CCD digital streaming video for movie creation • 2048 × 2048 pixel CCD resolution • Side and bottom mount, retractable • Anti-blooming built in for diffraction pattern imaging • Peltier cooled

Gatan Ultrascan® Series

APPLICATIONS: Material Science, Structural Biology, Cryo/low dose, HREM, TEM, Tomography

FEATURES: • High-contrast resolution fiber-optically coupled CCD • 16 bit dynamic range • 2048 × 2048 and 4096 × 4096 pixel resolution • Optimized for electron point-spread function • Achieves resolution at the digital sampling (Nyquist) limit

Gatan Cryoplunge™ 3

APPLICATIONS: Structural Biology, Life Science, Material Science, TEM

FEATURES: • Temperature controlled ethane ensures clean, consistent results • Humidity chamber provides controlled blotting environment • User selectable 1 or 2-side, single, multiple or no blotting capability • Versatile design facilitates a variety of preparation protocols • Safety interlocks to protect the user during the blotting cycle

Gatan 626 Single Tilt Liquid Nitrogen Cryo Transfer Specimen Holder

APPLICATIONS: Structural Biology, Life Science, Material Science, Tomography, TEM

FEATURES: • Stable specimen temperature for high resolution performance • Clipring™ ensures excellent thermal contact with specimen grid • One-piece cryo shutter protects specimen during transfer to the TEM • Cryo workstation provides frost-free specimen transfer • High mechanical stability via conduction cooling of insulated cryo dewar

Gatan 650 Single Tilt Rotation Analytical Specimen Holder

APPLICATIONS: Material Science, Life Science, Tomography, TEM

FEATURES: • 360° continuous rotation • Analytical design; specimen cradle, Hexring® and Anti-twist washer are beryllium • One-piece cryo shutter protects specimen during transfer to the TEM • Cryo workstation provides frost-free specimen transfer.

Gatan 652 Double Tilt Heating Specimen Holder

APPLICATIONS: Material Science, TEM

FEATURES: • TogleTilt™ mechanism; maximum tilt with no mechanical binding • Choice of specimen cup; Tantalum or Inconel® • Water cooling provides effective temperature control

Gatan 914 High Tilt Liquid Nitrogen Cryo Transfer (TEM) Tomography Holder

APPLICATIONS: Tomography, Structural Biology, Life Science, Material Science, TEM

FEATURES: • Low profile tip design provides large field of view for cryoET • Stable specimen temperature for high resolution performance • Quickload™ specimen securing mechanism facilitates grid loading • One-piece cryo shutter protects specimen during transfer to the TEM • Cryo workstation provides frost-free specimen transfer • High mechanical stability via conduction cooling of insulated cryo dewar

MonoCL4

APPLICATIONS: Optoelectronic materials, Compound semiconductors, Geology and mineralogy, Forensics, SEM and TEM

FEATURES: • Highly efficient CL collection and direct optical coupling • Wide range of detector options covering UV-visible-IR • CCD camera options and DigiScan for spectrum imaging • Digital Micrograph software for advanced imaging and analysis • 4 versions of MonoCL4 to suit all applications

ChromaCL

APPLICATIONS: Geology, Reservoir rocks, Zircons, Zonation, Mineralogy, Diamond, Archeology, SEM

FEATURES: • True color CL imaging in a single scan • Highly efficient CL collection mirror • Sensitive photomultiplier array detector • DigiScan digital beam control and image processing • Digital Micrograph software

ALTO

APPLICATIONS: Life Sciences, Pharma, Health care, Food science, Emulsions, Polymers, Soft materials, SEM and SEM/FIB

FEATURES: • ALTO 2500, highest resolution cryo • ALTO 1000, 5 versions to suit all applications • Compact, easy to use and excellent visibility • Wide range of specimen holders and options • Optimum configurations for all SEMs and SEM/FIBs

Microtest

APPLICATIONS: Metals, Microfractures, Coatings, Bonding, Composites, Ceramics, Polymers, Fibres, Bio-medical, Food

FEATURES: • Wide range of loads, from mN to kN • Tensile, compression and bending tests • Versatile software control, data acquisition and video option • Heating or cooling options • Special versions for EBSD studies

3View®

APPLICATIONS: Neuroscience, Histology, Anatomy, Cell biology, Plant sciences, Polymers, Materials

FEATURES: • 3D microstructure from large volumes at EM resolution • Precision ultra-microtome in situ within the SEM • Automated acquisition of thousands of serial images with ⟨50 nm spacing • Perfectly aligned images without distortion for easy 3D processing • Uses established embedding and staining sample preparation

3D Tomography

APPLICATIONS: Life Science, Materials Science, Nano Science, TEM, STEM, EFTEM, Tomography

FEATURES: • Automated drift and focus tracking • Manual tracking assist with interrupt/restart capability • Stage calibration option for high magnification tracking • TEM, STEM, or EFTEM (multi-edge) acquisition • Works on most modern electron microscopes

3D Reconstruction

APPLICATIONS: Life Science, Materials Science, Nano Science, TEM, STEM, EFTEM, Tomography

FEATURES: • Automatic or manual alignment • Interactive tilt axis determination • Weighted back projection • SIRT • GPU acceleration by a factor of up to 80×

3D Visualization

APPLICATIONS: Life Science, Materials Science, Nano Science

FEATURES: • Volume rendering • Iso-surface rendering • Orthogonal slicing • Rotate, pan, tilt in view • Movie generation

DigitalMicrograph®

APPLICATIONS: Life Science, Materials Science, Electron Microscopy

FEATURES: • Industry standard software for PC • Powerful built-in scripting language • Many plug-in applications available

DigitalMontage®

APPLICATIONS: Life Science, Materials Science

FEATURES: • Acquire and stitch images together to create a montage • Offset the field of view using image or stage shift • Automatically correct for gain offsets between the images • Works on most modern electron microscopes

Gatan 693 Ilion+

APPLICATIONS: Semiconductor, Thin Film Electronics, Geological (oil shale), Automotive, Paper

FEATURES: • Unique Sample Blade • LN2 Sample Cooling • Variable Gun Tilt • Twin Ion Guns • Real time sample monitoring

Gatan 682 Precision Etching Coating System (PECS™)

APPLICATIONS: Material Characterization, Final Polishing (EBSD), High Resolution Coating, Sample Cleaning

FEATURES: • Precise Material Deposition • Multiple targets • Reliable Ion Gun design • Multiple Gas Configuration • Minimal Chemical disposal

Gatan 691 Precision Ion Polishing System (PIPS™)

APPLICATIONS: Semiconductors, Ceramics, Metals, FIB Final Cleaning

FEATURES: • Reliable Ion Gun design • LN2 Sample Cooling • Real time sample monitoring • Gun energies from 100 eV–6.0 keV

Gatan XuM (Models 502)

APPLICATIONS: Failure Analysis, Materials Charac-terization, Non-destructive Internal Imaging, X-ray Tomography

FEATURES: • 200 nm 2D resolution • Sub-micron 3D resolution • X-ray energies from 3–10 keV • Correlative X-ray and SEM Imaging • Phase contrast imaging

Hitachi

NB5000

Hitachi reliability and performance in an integrated system (Ultra-High Performance FIB with a High Resolution FE-SEM) enabling high-throughput specimen preparation, high resolution imaging, analysis and precision nanofabrication

Hysitron, Inc.

TEM PicoIndenter PI 95

APPLICATIONS: Materials Science, Geology, Metal-lurgy, Semiconductors, TEM

FEATURES: • Quantitative load and displacement measurements • Synchronized nanomechanical data and TEM imaging • Interchangeable diamond probes of a variety of geometries • Available heating stage, electrical contact resistance measurements • Optional interchangeable tensile stage

SEM PicoIndenter PI 85

APPLICATIONS: Materials Science, Geology, Metal-lurgy, Semiconductors, SEM

FEATURES: • Quantitative load and displacement measurements • Sub-nanometer displacement noise floor; ⟨200 nN force noise floor • Can easily be inserted into and removed from SEM/FIB chamber • Interchangeable diamond probes of a variety of geometries • Accurate sample positioning, with mm range and nm sensitivity

IXRF Systems, Inc.

Iridium Ultra Microanalysis Systems

APPLICATIONS: EDS Microanalysis Systems for SEM X-ray Analysis-Quantitative Analysis-Digital Imaging, X-ray Mapping, Particle Analysis, Advanced Stage Automation, Stitched X-ray Mapping-Stitched Imaging (whole sample stub)-Integrated Micro-XRF, Multiple quantitative routines for each individual element

FEATURES: • Simple to advanced EDS analysis • Digital Image Feature analysis and measurement software suite included • Spectacular X-ray mapping features • High throughput for high speed X-ray mapping • Small compact system for simple maintenance

EDS Detectors

APPLICATIONS: SEM High Speed Elemental X-ray Mapping, All SEM applications, Custom geometries and port configurations

FEATURES: • Premium resolution SDD detectors • Premium Si-Li Detectors • Variety of sizes (10 mm, 30 mm, 50 mm) • The very best in low energy peak performance • Various resolutions available

Micro-XRF in the SEM

APPLICATIONS: See all the elements in your sample at the ppm level, 10 times the sensitivity of EDS, Geologicals, Material Science, Thin-film Thickness, Trace Alloy Analysis, SN Whisker growth, Foresnics, Manufacturing production control

FEATURES: • Micro-XRF systems inside the SEM-Quantitative XRF Analysis • ppm trace elements in standard SEM samples • Micro-XRF Stage Mapping at the ppm level • Combined E-Beam and XRF Analysis simultaneously on the same sample area

Micro Ultra Fast “Super Stage”

APPLICATIONS: High speed EDS analysis, High speed image and X-ray map stitching, Ultra fast particle analysis, Stage automation for manual SEM stages

FEATURES: • Piezo substage with no backlash correction • 30 mm per second travel speeds • Fully integrated to EDS software features • Joystick controller with variable speed settings • 0.5 micron resolution • 25 mm to 300 mm travel distances

JENOPTIK Optical Systems, Inc.

ProgRes® cameras

ProgRes® cameras are suitable for all contrast methods in light microscopy. They can easily be integrated into each lab via CMount and USB 2.0/Firewire.

ProgRes® CCD-cameras

With highest image resolution up to 12,5MPix, superior color reproduction, fastlive-image, qualified for Fluorescence-Applications, ProgRes® CCD-cameras meet the demanding requirements primarily in Research, optional with cooling.

ProgRes® CMOS cameras

High resolutions, fast live images, highest versatility and cost-effectiveness—ProgRes® CMOS cameras are excellent for usage in education institutes and labs in life science/material science.

ProgRes® CapturePro Software

The ProgRes® CapturePro Software is included with each ProgRes® camera. Sophisticated features support the excellent quality of the ProgRes® cameras and perform imaging with reproducible results.

Lehigh Microscopy School

Short Courses Available

Scanning Electron Microscopy • Scanning Probe Microscopy • X-ray Microanalysis • Quantitative X-ray Microanalysis • Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy • Focused Ion Beam

Leica Microsystems

Your Image Starts Here!

Leica Microsystems offers the most complete product line for high-quality TEM, SEM, AFM, and LM preparation for materials and biological samples.

Media Cybernetics

Image-Pro Plus

APPLICATIONS: Fluorescence microscopy, Confocal microscopy, Cytometry, Forensic analysis, Industrial inspection

FEATURES: • Count and classify objects • Automated microscope control and multichannel acquisition • Live tiling and extended depth of field • 3D rendering and measurements • Track moving objects

AutoQuant

APPLICATIONS: Fluorescence microscopy, Confocal microscopy, FRET, DIC, Life science & industrial imaging

FEATURES: • 2D & 3D blind deconvolution • 3D visualization • Faster, multi-core processor distributing • New file format support • New 3D blind confocal algorithm

Minitool, Inc.

Minitool Precision Micro Tools

APPLICATIONS: Microscopy, Micro-Biology, Medical Research, Micro Biochemistry, Research and Development

FEATURES: • Realistically proportioned micro instruments in tip diameters of .025 mm (.001 in.) to 1.0 mm (0.40 in.) • 32 tools such as micro gravers, chisels, knives, mirrors, scribes, and micro rulers • Made of finest surgical stainless steel, high speed steel, micro-grain carbide, and tungsten • Interchangeable tool handle • Available in 5 micro sizes

MTII/Fullam

Tensile Stage Solid Model

APPLICATIONS: Tensile Testing, Compression Testing, Specimen Bending, Fatigue Testing, Stress/strain measurements

FEATURES: • Vacuum compatible • Interchangeable sample grips and load cells • Custom fixtures for fatigue and bending tests • Specimen heaters and coolers • Vacuum chamber port covers

Nanofactory Instruments AB

In Situ TEM Systems

APPLICATIONS: Nanofactory Instruments provides different SPM technologies as STM, AFM, and NanoIndentation for in sit.5u TEM

FEATURES: • Nano and microforce measurements • Conductivity measurements

Nanonics Imaging Ltd.

The Hydra—MultiProbe SPM BioImaging

APPLICATIONS: SPM Imaging of Biological Samples, Textiles, Fibers, Paper, Paints and Capsules, Single Molecule Imaging on Gold, Biosensors, Optically Active Materials and Compounds

FEATURES: • Independent and simultaneous multiprobe operation • Operation with liquid immersion objectives • Z Range of 100 μm • Upright, Inverted, Dual 4pi optical configurations • Raman/Confocal/DIC/NSOM Integration

The Nanonics MultiView AFM-Raman Systems

Combining Raman/AFM transparently without compromise in performance or configurability; completely modular operation with standard upright, inverted, or even dual optical microscopes; all SPM modes fully integrated

Olympus America, Inc.

BX® Series Microscopes

APPLICATIONS: Fluorescence, Brightfield, Polarized light, Phase contrast, Darkfield

FEATURES: • Ergonomic design and features • Tilting, telescoping, lifting binocular tube • Low, fixed stage with light action controls • Light intensity manager to control brightness • Eco-friendly design and features

Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions

Quemesa—Fast High-Resolution 11 Megapixel TEM Camera

APPLICATIONS: Materials Sciences, Diffraction, HR-TEM, Life Sciences, Electron Tomography, Pathology, Virology, Immunogold, Cryo-/Low-Dose

FEATURES: • Field of view: 72 mm × 48 mm • Fiber optical taper (2:1) • High Read-out Speed: 25 MHz • High sensitivity • More than 13 fps @ bin and⟩2 fps @ full resolution • High conversion factor • Anti-blooming

Veleta—2k × 2k Side-Mounted TEM Camera

APPLICATIONS: Materials Sciences, Diffraction, Life Sciences, Electron Tomography, Pathology, Virology, Immunogold

FEATURES: • More than 19 fps @ bin 4 and⟩5 fps @ full resolution • Lens-optically coupled

Optronic Laboratories LLC DBA Gooch & Housego

HSi-300 Hyperspectral Imaging System

APPLICATIONS: Immunohistochemistry, Quantum dots (Q-dots), Live cell studies, Spectral karyotyping, Clinical diagnostics

FEATURES: • Unmatched spectral flexibility and switching speed (⟨100 μs) • Fast and quantitative image analysis • μ-Manager plug-ins • Integrated with several brands of scientific cameras • Powerful, intuitive image capture/hyperspectral analysis

Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis

X-MAX

Large area Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) for SEM and TEM. The unique 80 mm2 sensor guarantees high counts with the best ever SDD solid angle, giving excellent analytical performance.

HKL Nordlys

HKLNordlys range benefits from an optimised hardware design delivering superior performance for every application. HKLNordlys F+ offers high speed coupled with data collection at high temperatures.

ThinFilmID

Software package that works with market leading INCAEnergy to calculate the composition and thickness of nano-scale thin film structures. ThinfilmID includes a unique, non-invasive technique to avoid sample degradation.

Sutter Instrument

SmartShutter™

APPLICATIONS: Shuttering, Fluorescence Micro-scopy, Life Sciences, Imaging Hardware

FEATURES: • Life tested to 100 million cycles • Complete opening time 8 msec from trigger • Select partial opening function for neutral density capability • “Soft” mode provides minimum vibration • Stand alone, or use with Sutter filter wheel

Lambda LS

APPLICATIONS: Microscope Illumination, Fluores-cence Microscopy, Life Sciences, Imaging Hardware, OEM Illumination

FEATURES: • Pre-aligned bulb eliminates common focusing problems • Equipped with cold mirror to protect down stream optical components • Easily coupled to most microscopes • Modular construction allows use of optional liquid light guide • Accommodates Sutter filter wheels or SmartShutter™ within cabinet

Lambda XL

APPLICATIONS: Microscope Illumination, Fluores-cence Microscopy, Life Sciences, Imaging Hardware, OEM Illumination

FEATURES: • 10,000 hour expected lifetime for bulb • No high-voltage pulse • Highly stable output (less than ±1% fluctuations) • Built-in driver for Sutter filterwheel and SmartShutter • Low light loss through bulb life

Lambda DG-4 / DG-5 PLUS

APPLICATIONS: Fluorescence Microscopy, Ratio-metric Imaging, Wavelength Switching, Imaging Hardware, Life Sciences

FEATURES: • 0.5 msec switching between filters • Integrated light source and wavelength switching excitation system • Holds four or five interference filters and one neutral density filter • Light guide output provides uniform illumination • Direct computer control via parallel or serial interface

Lambda 10-3

APPLICATIONS: Fluorescence Microscopy, Ratio-metric Imaging, Wavelength Switching, Imaging Hardware, Life Sciences

FEATURES: • As fast as 40 msec between adjacent filters (10 position wheel) • As fast as 31 msec between adjacent filters (4 position wheel) • Can control up to 3 wheels and 2 shutters, or 2 wheels and 3 shutters • Compatible with SmartShutter™ stepper-motor controlled shutter • Controls a variety of 12, 25, 32, and 50 mm filterwheels

MPC-385 / MPC-325

APPLICATIONS: Life Sciences, Micromanipulation, Electrophysiology

FEATURES: • Single controller and ROE will run 2 stepper motor drive manipulators • User-friendly interface: single button access to all major functions • Accelerated mode for fast, manual manipulator movement • Definable 4th axis for coaxial pipette movement • Ultra-low drift, ultra-smooth movement

Technical Manufacturing Corporation

STACIS® iX SEM-Base™ Floor Platform

APPLICATIONS: SEM, Life Sciences, Materials Science, Semiconductors

FEATURES: • Active vibration cancellation starts below 1 Hz • Extended stroke piezoelectric actuators, up to 60 microns • 35.5 × 44.5 × 5.5 inches, fits most commercial SEMs • Load capacity 900 to 2,500 pounds • Compatible with all internal tool vibration isolation systems

Mag-NetX™ Magnetic Field Cancellation System

APPLICATIONS: SEM, TEM, Electron beam litho, Ion beam lithography

FEATURES: • Dedicated controller with automated calibration • AC and DC magnetic sensor • Helmholtz coils in structural casing • Floor, wall, or tool mount • Continuous monitoring

Ted Pella, Inc.

High Resolution FE-SEM Sputter Coaters

APPLICATIONS: Life Science, Material Science, Semi-conductors, SEM

FEATURES: • Grain-free, ultra-thin uniform and conform coating • Wide choice of operating parameters to accommodate all sample types • Purpose designed with optimized vacuum pumping system • Include Rotary-Planetary-Tilting stage and high resolution thickness controller • Easy to operate with fast cycle times

The PELCO BioWave Pro Microwave Tissue Processor

APPLICATIONS: Life Sciences, Fluorescence Micro-scopy, TEM, Image analysis

FEATURES: • Superior Microwave Processing Control • Precision Sample Temperature Control • Unrivaled Application Flexibility • Consistent Quality Results • True ease of operation

PELCO easiGlow Grid Cleaning System

APPLICATIONS: Life Science, Materials Science, TEM, Tomography

FEATURES: • Precise and easy vacuum settings • Short cycle times • Consistent results • Intuitive touch screen for control and display • Supports hydrophilic / hydrophobic and negative/positive modes

TESCAN USA Inc.

VEGA-3 SEMs and VPSEMs

APPLICATIONS: Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Geology, Semiconductors, Forensics

FEATURES: • Mature, Reliable 3rd Generation Design • Wide Field Optics™ provides extended scanning and imaging modes • Fully Automated Microscope Set-up and Operation • Built-in Remote Control, Scripting, and Comprehensive Diagnostics • Wide Range of Chambers, Stages, Detectors, and Accessories

MIRA-3 Field Emission SEMs

APPLICATIONS: Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Geology, Semiconductors, Forensics

FEATURES: • Ultra-High Resolution, Low Noise Imaging and Microanalysis Performance • Unique Tescan In-Flight Beam Tracing™ for Real Time Beam Optimization • Wide Field Optics™ Provides Extended Scanning and Imaging Modes • Full Software Control and Automation with No Mechanical Adjustments • Ultra-Clean Oil-Free Pumping Systems

LYRA-3 FIBxSEMs

APPLICATIONS: Materials Sciences, Life Sciences, Geology, Semiconductors, Forensics

FEATURES: • Fully Integrated FIBxSEMs Available with W- and Field Emission Column • Single and Multiple Gas Injection Systems • Unique Differentially Pumped Ion Optics Column • 3D Beam Unique Live Stereoscopic Imaging Technology • Network Operations and Built-in Remote Access/Diagnostics Standard

Tousimis Research Corporation

Tousimis Critical Point Dryers

APPLICATIONS: Bio SEM Sample Preparation, MEMS, Aero-Gel Drying, Organic Metal Framework, Nano Particle

FEATURES: • Over 35 Years of CPD Innovations • Advanced Manual and Automatic Models • Up to 8 in. Chamber Sizes • Minimal Facility Requirements • Free Lifetime Global Tech Support

X-Cite by EXFO

X-Cite® exacte

APPLICATIONS: Fluorescence Microscopy, Fiber Optic Illuminator, Illuminators, Mercury Lamps, Metal halide lamps (new)

FEATURES: • Closed-Loop Feedback ensures maximum stability • Calibrated output via optional X-Cite® Radiometer • Iris provides intensity adjustment in 1% increments • Optimized optics for uniform illumination with all major microscope brands • High Speed internal shutter

XEI Scientific, Inc.

Evactron® De-Contaminator

APPLICATIONS: SEM, FIB, and TEM remote plasma cleaner

FEATURES: • Makes oxygen radicals from air for oxidation of carbon inside chamber • Preset cleaning recipes • Simple operation • Computer interface available • Table top and rack mounted control • CE, NRTL, and SEMI -S2 safety certifications

Evactron® TEM Cleaning Wand

APPLICATIONS: Clean TEM sample exchange chamber and TEM specimen chamber

FEATURES: • Small Evactron electrode for producing oxygen radicals to remove carbon • Inserted in place of TEM stage • Cleans pole pieces

Evactron® ORS (Oxygen Radical Sources)

APPLICATIONS: Oxygen radical sources for Evactron Cleaning

FEATURES: • A variety of ORS sizes to fit any SEM or FIB • New appearance

The Gentle Asher™ with an Evactron® ORS

APPLICATIONS: Desktop plasma cleaning of specimens

FEATURES: • One ORS can clean the SEM and preclean specimens

Zemetrics, Inc.

ZeMapper™ 3D Metrology System

APPLICATIONS: Surface Topography and Roughness, Step-height, Shape, Critical Dimensions, Defect Analysis

FEATURES: • 4 million pixel imaging sensor • Ultra Stable Platform • Non-contact, closed-loop high-resolution scanning • Full automation, including stitching • Athermal Imaging Objectives