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Agar Scientific

for all your microscopy accessories and consumable needs

Established in 1972, Agar Scientific has grown into an internationally respected supplier of consumables and accessories for all fields of microscopy, with agents worldwide and an enviable reputation for service and quality. The extensive experience and knowledge of our staff enables us to provide technical support and advice to microscopists from all disciplines. It is this unique understanding of the needs of our customers that has enabled us to grow our product range to over 4000 items, offering a single supplier for most needs. We offer products manufactured onsite by our skilled technicians. We provide products from well-established suppliers such as Kodak, British Biocell International, Dumont, Fischione Instruments and Kleindiek Nanotechnik. We also supply the Omniprobe range of consumables to complement supplies to FIB users and the Citifluor range of antifadant solutions for fluorescence microscopy.

A core part of our business is the manufacture and supply of replacement filaments and specialist apertures for the majority of electron microscopes. We also produce grids, support films and calibration standards. Furthermore, we have the capability to provide customised solutions.

Full details of our extensive range may be found on our website. Register for a free copy of our catalogue – www.agarscientific.com.

Carl Zeiss SMT

At Carl Zeiss SMT - Nano Technology Systems Division we enable our valuable customers to work on the nano scale. Carl Zeiss SMT - Nano Technology Systems Division is a driving force in nanotechnology and consequently for applications in the Semiconductor, Material Analysis and Life Science fields.

As a leading global supplier of nanotechnology solutions we offer complete solutions featuring the latest leading edge EM technology for various applications in industry and research.

Our EVO Scanning Electron Microscopes, SUPRA, SIGMA and ULTRA Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopes, CrossBeam FIB/SEM’s, LIBRA TEM’s, and the new Orion He-Ion microscope deliver sustainable value to the Electron Microscopy Community.

Carl Zeiss SMT offers added value by combining the individual strengths and benefits of leading edge Electron Microscopy Solutions with innovative optics and a wide range of versatile instruments.

Carl Zeiss Limited

DiATOME

Diamond Knives

Development, Manufacturing and Customer Service since 1970

What have we achieved in this period?

ultra 45° the first diamond knife with an absolutely score-free, hydrophilic cutting edge.

semi the first diamond knife for alternating sectioning ultrathin/semithin.

cryo the diamond knife for sectioning at low temperature.

histo the first diamond knife for semithin sections for light microscopy.

ultra 35° the diamond knife for optimized sectioning results in almost all applications.

Static Line II the ionizer for eliminating electrostatic charging in ultramicrotomy.

cryo immuno the optimized cryo diamond knife for the Tokuyasu technique.

ultra sonic the oscillating diamond knife for room temperature sectioning.

cryotrim 45 and 20 for optimizing trimming with diamond blades.

ultra AFM & cryo AFM the first diamond knives for AFM at room and low temperatures.

cryo 25° for sectioning frozen hydrated specimens.

These developments were possible by the cooperation with you, our valued customers. We are convinced that our future developments will allow diamond knives to be used for many new applications.

What services can we offer you?

• Technical assistance in all fields of ultramicrotomy.
• Free sectioning tests for all types of samples.
• Make use of our many years of experience in perfecting our knives.
• With a telephone call or an e-mail we can inform you of any details you require.

FEI

See beyond with FEI's leading edge SEM, TEM, ESEM and DualBeam™ solutions. Our 60 year history of pushing the boundaries of microscope innovation has resulted in instruments delivering sub-nm SEM and sub-Å TEM resolution. Whatever your application in materials or life sciences, FEI delivers the highest performance solution, and puts you at the center of a global community of leading researchers and scientists. See beyond at FEI.com.

Gatan UK

Gatan is the industry leader in the research, development and manufacturingof SEM and TEM products.

For TEM, Gatan provides an unrivalled range of high performance digital imaging and analytical systems, especially EELS spectrometers and energy filters (EFTEM). In addition Gatan offers a variety of products to enhance and support STEM analysis.

TEM specimen preparation offerings include ion beam thinning, etching, coating, plasma cleaning and cryo-fixation products. A wide range of special-purpose TEM specimen holders provide heating, cooling, straining, cryo-transfer, tomography, specimen rotation and environmental cell capabilities.

For SEM, Gatan are world-leaders in cathodoluminescence (CL) technology and complement this with cooling stages and EBIC products. Gatan’s cryo-transfer systems for SEM are used for life science research and product development applications. A range of specialised stages allow dynamic studies within the SEM, including specimen heating and tensile testing.

Gatan recently introduced exciting new products for 3D microscopy in the SEM : ‘3View’ provides 3D image stacks by ‘Serial Block Face SEM’ utilising in-situ ultra-microtomy and ‘XuM’ adds a high resolution X-ray microscopy capability to standard SEMs.

Gatan’s DigitalMicrograph software is recognized as the industry standard for both TEM and SEM applications.It is widely used by many microscopists worldwide for data acquisition, processing and analysis.

Gatan is striving for continuous product innovations to increase users’ productivity and make electron microscopes more effective and powerful tools.

For complete information on Gatan’s extensive range of products for electron microscopy, please visit www.gatan.com. Gatan UK can be contacted on 01235 540160 or by e-mail to ukinfo@gatan.com.

Hitachi High-Technologies

At Hitachi High-Technologies our primary goal is to provide customers with powerful, dependable and easy-to-use microscope solutions for the advancement of science & engineering. Our technologically advanced solutions in SEM, TEM and FIB are developed through a long-term commitment to research and development, drawing upon the resources of the whole Hitachi group. By employing recognised pioneers and developing long term partnerships with world-renowned authorities in electron microscopy, we are able to provide unique technologies which push the boundaries of science. Our Tabletop Microscope is making electron microscope capabilities accessible to all, whilst key technologies such as cold field emission and C_s-correction are making ultra-low voltage imaging in SEM and atomically resolved imaging and analysis in TEM/STEM a practical reality.

Although resolution and instrument performance are of paramount importance to us, we are not satisfied with simply developing some of the world’s best electron microscopes. We recognise the need to develop complete practical techniques for specific applications. Close collaboration with our business partners throughout microscopy ensure that Hitachi microscopes provide flexibility and reliable integration of third-party equipment - something we see as key to solving the challenges posed by many of today’s novel materials.

When you buy a Hitachi microscope, you’ll benefit from a long-term commitment to the highest standards of technical support and back-up. With primary European applications labs in the UK and Germany, plus partner labs and technical staff throughout Europe, you’re sure to have the very best local support.

To keep in touch with Hitachi’s rapidly developing range of techniques and instruments go to www.hht-eu.com or contact us on +44 (0)1628 585200, eminfo@hht-eu.com

HORIBA Scientific

HORIBA Scientific is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of spectroscopic instrumentation. Combining the HORIBA, Jobin Yvon, SPEX, IBH, and Dilor brand names, HORIBA Scientific now offers equipment for emission spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, micro-Raman spectroscopy,x-ray fluorescence , ellipsometry, particle size analysis and the supply of optical components.

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Imaging Associates Ltd

Material Science Microscopes & Imaging Systems

Imaging Associates is the main distributor for Carl Zeiss Materials Microscopes and Imaging Systems within the UK. We are able to supply a microscope to suit your application and budget either separately or as part of a tailored imaging solution. Call us for microscopy applications requiring a digital camera, image documentation, reporting and quantitative 2D and 3D image analysis techniques and Non-contact surface analysis - innovative add-ons for stereo - and compound light microscopes enabling the leap into the 3D world. True colour confocal systems with: display surfaces in 3 dimensions with high resolution & in true colour. www.imas.co.uksales@imas.co.uk.

ionscope limited

Ionscope is the world-leader in Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy (SICM), a revolutionary new scanning probe microscope (SPM) technique with many possible applications. SICM is used to obtain information at the nanoscale, but unlike all other high-resolution techniques, it is completely non-invasive, thus enabling living cells and their interactions to be readily observed under physiological conditions. The main areas of use are in imaging, giving nano-scale topographical data, patch clamping, quantitative nano-mechanical studies and nano-deposition. The system can also be combined with conventional optical techniques such as confocal microscopy.

SICM is an extremely useful tool in the life-sciences, but also has applications in the physical- and material- sciences. As a relatively new and developing technique, fresh applications are constantly being found. Examples of applications include:

cellular physiology: cell membranes, individual cells, cell groups and cell interactions

biochemistry: membrane transport and activation mechanisms

drug discovery: patch clamping; drug delivery and mediated transport control

materials: corrosion in marine and process environments; surface chemistry and etching.

ISS Group

'The ISS Group is a provider of electron optical systems, solutions and related technologies to visualise and characterise materials from the macro down to the nano scale. Whether this is the supply of the latest instrumentation technology or through training and service support of older systems, ISS offers more than 30 years of experience serving the UK and overseas markets. We represent a number of prestigious manufacturers in the UK and Ireland and continue to grow all aspects of the business.

'Our friendly and knowledgeable team is available to help you answer your queries.'

JEOL is proud to be celebrating 60 years of high end instrument sales and support worldwide. JEOL UK, established over 40 years ago, offer sales, support and applications training from our office in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Our instrumentation includes scanning electron microscopes (SEM), scanning probe microscopes, & transmission electron microscopes (TEM). As one of the world’s leading suppliers of scientific equipment, we are proud to offer our customers the highest level of sales and technical support maximising their investment in JEOL products.

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JPK Instruments

JPK Instruments develop cutting edge instruments for visualizing and probing biomaterials and their interactions, including single molecules, cells and medical devices. The NanoWizard®II Atomic Force Microscope seamlessly integrates quantitative AFM imaging and spectroscopy with optical and confocal microscopies. The BioMat^TM workstation combines for the first time AFM with high resolution fluorescence microscopy for opaque samples. This enables cell growth on implants and bacterial biocidal properties to be quickly and accurately characterized. Our CellHesion200® system measures cell/cell and cell/substrate interactions, quantifying adhesion and mechanical properties. Applications range from developmental biology to cancer research. The new Force Robot® automates force spectroscopy acquisition and analysis for high throughput studies of ligand-receptor interactions and molecular unfolding. The NanoTracker^TM force sensing optical tweezers system visualizes and characterizes cell/molecule and cell/nanoparticle interactions in real time in 3-dimensions in combination with optical and fluorescence microscopy.

Lambert Instruments

Lambert Instruments offers knowledge and experience in the application of image intensifiers which are of specific need when it comes to gating, modulating and UV to NIR sensitivity. We specialize in the development of - intensified High-Speed CMOS cameras and intensifiers as camera attachments for high-speed & low light level imaging applications where the object itself is emitting light; such as combustion processes (flames & turbines), dynamic phenomena in living cells that emit fluorescence, etc. - complete FLIM system for frequency domain FLIM (fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy) that is designed to be attached to a standard widefield fluorescence microscope enabling fast and simple FLIM experiments. Intensified cameras enable a very accurate control of the exposure time window or multiple time windows per frame by gating the intensifier. Various applications in science and industry.
Feel free to contact us by phone: +31 – (0)50 5018461 or E-mail: info@lambert-instruments.comor take a look on our website for more information: www.lambert-instruments.com
Lambert Instruments is dedicated to remain at the forefront of lifetime imaging, high speed imaging and to develop products guided by customer feedback.

Leica Microsystems Wetzlar GmbH

Leica Microsystems

For 160 years now, Leica Microsystems has been following the tradition of pioneering in microscopy. Today, the company is a leading global designer and producer of innovative, high-tech, precision optical systems for the analysis of microstructures as well as of a broad product portfolio for histopathology. Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in the business areas Microscopy, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy with corresponding Imaging Systems, Specimen Preparation, and Medical Equipment. The company manufactures a broad range of products for numerous applications requiring microscopic imaging, measurement, and analysis. It also offers system solutions for life science including biotechnology and medicine, research and development of raw materials, and industrial quality assurance. With products of super-resolution, using for example technologies such as 4pi and STED, Leica Microsystems has received various renowned awards. Furthermore, Leica Microsystems brings histopathology labs and researchers the highest quality, most comprehensive product portfolio. The range includes the ideal product for each histology step and high-productivity workflow solutions for the entire lab, supporting better patient care through rapid turnaround, diagnostic confidence and close customer collaboration. The company is represented in over 100 countries, with 11 manufacturing facilities in 8 countries, sales and service organizations in 19 countries and an international network of dealers. The international management is headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany.

Media Cybernetics Media Cybernetics develop image analysis & processing software used in a wide range of microscopy applications such as neuroscience, pathology, semiconductor inspection, and in quality assurance. The main products lines are Image-Pro Plus and AutoDeblur from AutoQuant. AutoDeblur® offers the most powerful deconvolution tools available for life science research. It enables users to retrieve better data from images using the most complete suite of 2D and 3D algorithms available.

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK’s national measurement institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology available. For more than a century NPL has developed and maintained the nation’s primary measurement standards. These standards underpin an infrastructure of traceability throughout the UK and the world that ensures accuracy and consistency of measurement.

NPL ensures that cutting edge measurement science and technology have a positive impact in the real world. NPL delivers world-leading measurement solutions that are critical to commercial research and development, and support business success across the UK and beyond.

Good measurement improves productivity and quality; it underpins consumer confidence and trade and is vital to innovation. We undertake research and share our expertise with government, business and society to help enhance economic performance and the quality of life.

NPL's measurements help to save lives, protect the environment, enable citizens to feel safe and secure, as well as supporting international trade and companies to innovation.

NPL employs over 500 scientists in its new laboratory, which is amongst the world’s most extensive and sophisticated measurement science buildings.

Nikon UK Ltd

Nikon Instruments is a leading manufacturer in light microscopy and metrology solutions. With over 90 years experience in optical design and a strong core technology group, Nikon has become a truly iconic brand for all types of imaging.

In 1978 the first IVF baby was conceived using a Nikon inverted TMD microscope and in 1996 the first mammal “Dolly” to be born using a cloning technique was again performed with the help of a Nikon inverted microscope. Embracing digital imaging as the future of image capture Nikon, in 1999, introduced the D1 which was the first market-wide professional Digital SLR and, along with the Coolpix, Nikon became amongst the first to bring digital imaging to the world of science and light microscopy. It is quite clear that Nikon have shown a strong historical pedigree in supplying first class imaging tools for a scientific community constantly pushing new research boundaries.

Nikon’s philosophy is to meet needs and exceed expectations. We specialise in the development of optical products, building an unbeatable reputation for lens technology and precision optics. We pride ourselves on providing high contrast, high definition, and aberration free images.

By combining these superb microscopy and imaging solutions with state-of-the-art electronics, mechanics and software, Nikon Instruments Division provides the perfect tool for any imaging challenge from groundbreaking research and analysis to routine clinical diagnostics and material measurement. Whatever your imaging requirements, Nikon will revolutionise the results experienced.

www.nikoninstruments.eu

Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions is one of the most successful global providers of solutions for digital image acquisition, processing and analysis of microscopic images. Electron Microscopy is one major integral part of Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions.

Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions develops and distributes a family of products which reflects a carefully considered balance of both customer wishes and the company's own ideas. The continual expansion of our product family is oriented towards issues of current relevance in industrial and research fields. In particular, this includes solutions for the life sciences, materials sciences, semiconductor research and quality control.

Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions’ core products are software and hardware solutions: for the acquisition, processing and analysis of images; for documentation purposes; and for report generation – for all types of microscopic imagery. Interfaces to TEM microscopes and motor stages provide the necessary operational control and data read-out. Automated microscopes can be fully remote controlled.

Alongside software development, we have another major emphasis. This is the development of digital cameras for use in electron microscopy. As with our software, Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions defines specifications, and executes development, production and quality control. Our TEM cameras, such as the MegaView, KeenView, Morada, Veleta, Cantega or Quemesa as well as our software solutions - such as the imaging platforms iTEM for TEM applications and Scandium for SEM applications - have become standard and maintain high market share. Our products have attained a well-respected position on the worldwide electron microscopy market in all areas and applications.

www.olympus-sis.com

Open University

The Open University (OU) is the United Kingdom's only university dedicated to distance learning, and was the world's first successful distance teaching university. Our 150,000 undergraduate students learn in their own time, supported by a tutor and student services staff.

There is a wide research infrastructure based at Milton Keynes with many pieces of imaging equipment including FEGSEM, TEMs, AFMs and nanoSIMS. The Interfaculty Electron Microscope Suite supports research across disciplines in the two faculties of Science and Maths, Computing & Technology. In addition the Suite offers work on a contract basis taking advantage of our wide range of preparative techniques and analytical electron microscopy.

technology.open.ac.uk/emsuite/

Oxford Instruments (UK) Ltd

1959-2009 Celebrating 50 years of scientific excellence and innovation

This year, Oxford Instruments celebrates fifty years which have seen a number of “world’s firsts”, technology breakthroughs and innovative new products.

It all started in Oxford, when Martin Wood invented the world’s first superconducting magnet which directly led to the development of the MRI machine.This resulted in tremendous growth and the company expanded into new technologies and markets.

Photometrics UK

Founded in 1978, Photometrics is the world’s premier designer and manufacturer of high-performance CCD and EMCCD cameras for the life sciences. The original architect of the world’s 1st scientific grade microscopy EMCCD camera, researchers across the globe rely on Photometrics’ state-of-the-art imaging instrumentation, including its popular CoolSNAP™, Cascade®, QuantEM® and Evolve cameras to meet their most demanding application requirements.

www.photomet.co.uk

Pyser SGI Ltd

Pyser-SGI Limited is a long established independent company dedicated to the manufacture and global distribution of high quality, high performance optical, electro-optical and related products for a wide range of commercial, industrial, defence and consumer uses.

There are five operating divisions, which are each world class in their own field, are backed by the resources of three manufacturing sites and by the carefully selected suppliers of resale products.

Customer care and satisfaction is Pyser-SGI’s primary aim and this is achieved because of technological leadership, quality of technical assistance and total commitment to post sales service support.

All areas of operation are fully accredited to ISO 9001:2000 quality standards.

The Graticules Division of Pyser-SGI is a leading specialist manufacturer of standard and special micropatterns for microscopy, metrology and industrial applications with an enviable reputation for product quality.

Graticules was formed in 1946 and has a vast experience of manufacturing etched and filled, chrome deposition and electroformed images on standard and special substrates to suit the application. The massive catalogue of standard products includes a vast array of eyepiece reticles, stage micrometers, calibration standards, resolution charts and TEM specimen support grids. It has the capability to deal with one-off specials right through to large quantities.

The Education and Scientific Instruments Division of Pyser-SGI handles the microscope products. From simple primary school microscopes to sophisticated laboratory instruments with imaging systems, Pyser-SGI has the capability to provide a solution.

Compound, Stereo, Inverted and Digital microscopes with Brightfield, Darkfield, Phase Contrast, Polarisation and Fluorescence optical systems are all available. In addition to the microscopes Pyser-SGI also supply video and digital camera systems together with image analysis software.

Pyser-SGI pride themselves in offering the best quality microscopes at very competitive prices.

QImaging

QImaging designs, manufactures and markets high performance digital FireWire and USB 2.0 cameras for imaging in life science and industrial applications. QImaging specialises in CCD and CMOS digital cameras for demanding applications in quantitative image analysis and high resolution images for publication. Main product brands are Retiga, Rolera and Micropublisher.

Sorby Nano Investigation Centre

Sorby Nano Investigation Centre - delivering advanced microscopy analysis and expertise to commercial and research organisations. At Sorby Nano we offer a full range of micro and nano scale investigation capabilities, which are backed by leading experts in the materials and sample analysis field. Our expertise covers a wide range of industrial sectors from manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceutical, electronics, rail, automotive, aerospace and biomedical.

At Sorby Nano we have an extensive microscopy suite which encompasses the latest world leading optical and electron microscopes. Coupled with our expertise we have the capability to analyse a wide range of samples.

We provide: Microscopy services including optical and electron, cost effective and tailor made solutions to your individual requirements, high quality results and positive recommendations,

a dedicated team to work with you and services to improve process efficiency and product quality.

www.sorbynano.org

University of Tromso

Veeco

Veeco is a leading provider of Metrology and Process Equipment solutions used by manufacturers in the data storage, semiconductor, wireless, lighting, solar industries. These industries help create a wide range of information, technology and products, such as portable music players, cell phones, PDAs, digital video recorders, backlighting for computers and TVs, architectural and automotive lighting, solar cells and much more. Our products are also critical enabling instruments used in the advancement of scientific research, life sciences and nanotechnology. Veeco's Metrology tools are used to measure at the nanoscale and our Process Equipment tools help create nanoscale devices.

Veeco has long been a pioneer in enabling nanoscience research as we remain at the leading edge of this emerging opportunity by aiding scientists, verifying theories and expanding the frontiers of knowledge. Our atomic force microscopes have become the "industry standards" for atomic imaging and molecular measurements. With the largest installed base of systems, we sell our instruments to nearly every major scientific or research organization worldwide. We also sell a broad array of other metrology and process equipment solutions to research organizations and industrial applications worldwide. Veeco partners with our global customers to deliver the enabling technology, experience and support they need to succeed around the world and around the clock. For further information, please visit: http://www.veeco.com.