Services

Our Services & Expertise

We offer expert support in sample preparation, imaging, and analysis for electron microscopy. We provide consultation at every step of project planning, execution, and evaluation. Our services include:

• Embedding and Sectioning (biological & non-biological samples)
• Specialized drying and contrast enhancement techniques
• Surface imaging and functional diagnostics (TEM & SEM)
• Training courses

All work can be performed by users themselves after appropriate training or handled by our team as a service.

Techniques & Methods

General Preparation (TEM & SEM & FIB-SEM)

• Fixation & resin embedding (Epon, Spurr, LR-Gold)
• Post-staining (osmium tetroxide, uranyl acetate, lead citrate etc.)
• Ultrathin sectioning

Transmission EM (TEM)

• Room temperature TEM
• Negative staining for macromolecules
• Tomography/ tilt series for 3D imaging
• Automated large-area imaging & montaging

Scanning & FIB-SEM

• Critical point drying for biological samples
• Surface coating (gold, chromium)
• 3D reconstruction from nano-volumes
• FIB milling (volumeEM)
• Automated large-area imaging & montaging