News http://nmc.aalto.fi/en/current/news/ 2012-05-17T09:11:13+00:00 FeedCreator 1.7.6(BH) (info@mypapit.net) A new vitrobot 2011-09-03T13:24:23+00:00 2011-09-03T13:24:23+00:00 http://nmc.aalto.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e0e90c04132186e90c11e09b4ba19d7f9757075707 Aalto-www <verkkotoimitus@aalto.fi> A second FEI Vitrobot for Nanomicroscopy Center

From FEI.com:
"The next-generation Vitrobot™ Mark IV, a fully automated vitrification device for plunge-freezing of aqueous (colloidal) suspensions, meets the demands of modern science. Its newly designed touch-screen user interface is robust and easy to use and its robotics guarantee high-quality, reproducible sample freezing and a high sample throughput."

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From FEI.com:
"The next-generation Vitrobot™ Mark IV, a fully automated vitrification device for plunge-freezing of aqueous (colloidal) suspensions, meets the demands of modern science. Its newly designed touch-screen user interface is robust and easy to use and its robotics guarantee high-quality, reproducible sample freezing and a high sample throughput."

]]> A new cryo-ultramicrotome 2011-09-02T13:16:24+00:00 2011-09-02T13:16:24+00:00 http://nmc.aalto.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e0e90ae6651ba4e90a11e0814c33c46a061fff1fff Aalto-www <verkkotoimitus@aalto.fi> A Leica EM UC7 ultramicrotome with a FC7 cryo chamber was purchased to NMC.

From leica.com:
"The Ultramicrotome Leica EM UC7 provides easy preparation of semi- and ultrathin sections as well as perfect, smooth surfaces of biological and industrial samples for TEM, SEM, AFM and LM examination. Combining ergonomic design and innovative technology the Ultramicrotome Leica EM UC7 sets new standards in Ultramicrotomy. It offers a range of outstanding features and benefits of use for the ultramicrotomist, whether highly skilled or absolute beginners."

]]> A Leica EM UC7 ultramicrotome with a FC7 cryo chamber was purchased to NMC.

From leica.com:
"The Ultramicrotome Leica EM UC7 provides easy preparation of semi- and ultrathin sections as well as perfect, smooth surfaces of biological and industrial samples for TEM, SEM, AFM and LM examination. Combining ergonomic design and innovative technology the Ultramicrotome Leica EM UC7 sets new standards in Ultramicrotomy. It offers a range of outstanding features and benefits of use for the ultramicrotomist, whether highly skilled or absolute beginners."

]]> Cross section polisher purchased 2011-09-01T12:57:18+00:00 2011-09-01T12:57:18+00:00 http://nmc.aalto.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e0e9083b76d77ae90811e0ac2d3f59176ea7aea7ae Aalto-www <verkkotoimitus@aalto.fi> A Gatan Ilion+ cross section polisher for SEM samples was purchased.

From www.gatan.com:
"The Gatan Ilion+ is a significant advance in the preparation of planar cross sections from difficult samples for microscopic imaging and microanalysis. The Ilion+ design is based on the proven Gatan PIPS (Precision Ion Polishing System). The system is easy to operate allowing users to begin making samples quickly."

]]> A Gatan Ilion+ cross section polisher for SEM samples was purchased.

From www.gatan.com:
"The Gatan Ilion+ is a significant advance in the preparation of planar cross sections from difficult samples for microscopic imaging and microanalysis. The Ilion+ design is based on the proven Gatan PIPS (Precision Ion Polishing System). The system is easy to operate allowing users to begin making samples quickly."

]]> The second workshop in NorTEMnet on advanced TEM 2011-08-22T13:29:12+00:00 2011-08-22T13:29:12+00:00 http://nmc.aalto.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e0e90cb042b822e90c11e0849e03df937eac43ac43 Aalto-www <verkkotoimitus@aalto.fi> The course is a hands-on course on cryo-TEM, tomography, and advanced TEM.

See course web page.

]]> The course is a hands-on course on cryo-TEM, tomography, and advanced TEM.

See course web page.

]]> Two SEMs purchased 2011-08-05T06:16:37+00:00 2011-08-05T06:16:37+00:00 http://nmc.aalto.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e0bf2a79d9b2b0bf2a11e090508962b7b2ffd1ffd1 Aalto-www <verkkotoimitus@aalto.fi> Two scanning electron microscopes were purchased during summer 2011

A Zeiss Sigma VP was purchased to Nanomicroscopy Center to act as a easy-to-use field emission SEM for materials science applications. The instrument column is the famous Zeiss Gemini column, which makes operation of the microscope easy. It also features variable pressure mode up to 133 Pa (nitrogen gas), which makes it also well suited for imaging non-conductive samples. This instrument will act as the primary training SEM in the future.

A Zeiss EVO HD LS15 environmental SEM was acquired by Adj. Prof. Quan Zhou for the Micro and Nanorobotics group. The new HD technology by Zeiss makes the LaB6 emitter even better suited for imaging at low acceleration voltages. It features a variable pressure (VP) mode along with extended pressure or environmental mode (ESEM) up to 3000 Pa (water, air, or nitrogen).

]]> Two scanning electron microscopes were purchased during summer 2011

A Zeiss Sigma VP was purchased to Nanomicroscopy Center to act as a easy-to-use field emission SEM for materials science applications. The instrument column is the famous Zeiss Gemini column, which makes operation of the microscope easy. It also features variable pressure mode up to 133 Pa (nitrogen gas), which makes it also well suited for imaging non-conductive samples. This instrument will act as the primary training SEM in the future.

A Zeiss EVO HD LS15 environmental SEM was acquired by Adj. Prof. Quan Zhou for the Micro and Nanorobotics group. The new HD technology by Zeiss makes the LaB6 emitter even better suited for imaging at low acceleration voltages. It features a variable pressure (VP) mode along with extended pressure or environmental mode (ESEM) up to 3000 Pa (water, air, or nitrogen).

]]> New Cryo-TEM scientist 2011-08-04T09:46:35+00:00 2011-08-04T09:46:35+00:00 http://nmc.aalto.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e0be7ea4931f48be7e11e0b08ef76afaeaf0b8f0b8 Aalto-www <verkkotoimitus@aalto.fi> Dr. Jani Seitsonen has joined the Nanomicroscopy Center as a Cryo-TEM scientist.

He defended his thesis "Structural studies on members of the picornavirus superfamily" in 2011 and he is an expert on cryo electron microscopy on viruses. He will be in charge of the JEOL JEM-3200FSC 300 kV cryo-TEM.

]]> Dr. Jani Seitsonen has joined the Nanomicroscopy Center as a Cryo-TEM scientist.

He defended his thesis "Structural studies on members of the picornavirus superfamily" in 2011 and he is an expert on cryo electron microscopy on viruses. He will be in charge of the JEOL JEM-3200FSC 300 kV cryo-TEM.

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