Sample Preparation for Electron Microscopy
In the field of electron microscopy, perfect sample preparation is a prerequisite and crucial step. Leica Microsystems offers a comprehensive product portfolio for preparation of biological, medical and industrial samples. Concentrating on workflow solutions we provide a product range that is perfectly aligned to all your needs for precise sample preparation in TEM, SEM, and AFM investigations. Each Leica solution consists of several instruments that are perfectly geared to one another to form a seamless workflow for your sample.
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Electronmicroscopy Sample Preparation Products
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THUNDER Imager EM Cryo CLEM
The THUNDER Imager EM Cryo CLEM enables precise identification of cellular structures and smooth, secure transfer of coordinates, images, and samples through your correlative workflow.
Leica EM TP
With the automated EM TP Tissue Processor, ultrastructures of your tissue samples can be precisely prepared every time.
EM GP2
Automatic Plunge Freezer
ARTOS 3D
Ultramicrotome for array tomography
Leica EM ICE
High Pressure Freezer
Leica EM TIC 3X
Ion Beam Milling System
Leica EM ACE200
Low vacuum sputter and carbon thread coater
Leica EM ACE600
High vacuum sputter, carbon thread and e-beam coater
Leica EM ACE900
High-End EM Sample Preparation Freeze Fracture System
Leica EM CTD
Fast, Reliable Cryo Tool Drying for Efficient Cryo EM workflow
Leica EM UC7
Ultramicrotome for Perfect Sectioning at Room Temperature and Cryo
Leica EM FC7
Cryochamber for Leica EM UC7 and EM UC6
Leica EM AFS2
Freeze Substitution and Low Temperature Embedding System for Light and Electron Microscopy
Leica EM RAPID
Pharmaceutical Milling System for Pills
Leica EM TRIM2
Specimen trimming device for TEM, SEM, LM
Leica EM TXP
Target Surfacing System
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