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New Instruments

We have recently taken delivery of two additional microscopes to complement our existing SEMs. For upcoming courses on these new instruments, see the courses and workshops pages .

Hitachi S-4500 FEG SEM
This is a second-hand SEM that we have acquired in order to increase our capacity for high-resolution imaging. It is a cold field-emission gun (FEG) SEM, designed specifically for imaging sub-micron scale features. The instrument is currently located in the refurbished room 126 (opposite the lift).

Zeiss Auriga FIB-SEM
This new, top-of-the-range focused ion beam (FIB) SEM, with an extensive range of optional accessories, was delivered at the start of April. Installation has begun in room 126, and will continue until after Easter. This will be followed by a period of some weeks in which the relevant technical staff will build up necessary expertise on the instrument, as well as running through a series of performance checks. It is likely to be late May at the earliest before it comes online for the first users, so we ask all of the potential users (and supervisors!) to remain patient.

Leica 5-D TCS SP II multiphoton microscope
Thanks to $720,000 in LIEF funding awarded to a multidisciplinary team led by A/Prof. Filip Braet, we are delighted to be able to offer researchers the latest in multiphoton microscopy and correlative imaging. The microscope was installed in late October 2010. Over the last couple months the members of the ACMM Light and Optical and Biospecimen Preparation teams have been busy putting each of the components of the 5D correlative-microscopy platform through their paces.

Watch out for more news on this page and in forthcoming ACMM Newsletters.