Microscopy and Microanalysis 2010 Microsite

Microscopy and Microanalysis 2010 promises to be the epitome of scientific diversity, spanning disciplines from the life sciences to the physical sciences, all unified by the tools of our trade.

The program committee has developed a strong program highlighting the latest microscopic and microanalytical advances in fields such as nanotechnology, biological sciences, materials science, clinical diagnoses, and metallurgy.

As we did last year Microscopy and Analysis will be updating a blog throughout M&M 2010 containing both video and text blogs to keep you up to date with all the events. Click here to view the blog page.

Featured Exhibitors:

	DiATOME U.S. Stand 940 Diatome US will have on display our complete line of Diamond Knives for thick and thin sectioning at room and cryo temperatures at a variety of inclination angles for all forms of microscopy and all types of samples. Our complete Oscillating Diamond Knife line will also be on display.
	Electron Microscopy Sciences Stand 936 Electron Microscopy Sciences will have on display their complete line of chemicals, supplies, accessories and equipment for all fields of microscopy. Our new state of the art Vibrating Tissue Slicer will be introduced as well as our Lynx II Automated Tissue Processor and Vacuum Deposition Equipment and Freeze Substitution Plunge freezers.
	Evex Inc., Stand 746 The premier manufacturer of electron microscopes and x-ray analyzers for nanotechnolgy. The Mini-SEM (tabletop SEM) and the eveXium VZ series (standard size SEM) are practical, affordable and easy to use. Also featured is  X-ray NanoAnalysis (EDX) system and high speed, light element LN free x-ray detectors;  advanced imaging for particle counting, sizing and measurement; Ultra-Fast Mapping; Index Mapping (spectra per pixel), EvexTSA &  VideoSEM.
	Gatan, Inc. Stand 428 Gatan designs and manufactures instruments and products for electron microscopes that enable and advance EM applications. Gatan is the recognized leader in the industry and our products set the industry standards. Gatan is committed to being a quality provider of high performance instrumentation for imaging and analysis in TEM and SEM applications. Our designers and engineers understand the application criteria of our customers and provide them with the best solutions for their applications.
	International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD) Stand 540 ICDD’s material identification databases are designed for rapid materials identification and interfaced with diffractometers and data analysis systems of the world’s leading software developers and manufacturers of X-ray equipment. The Powder Diffraction File is available in PDF-2 Release 2010 (230,346 entries); PDF-4+ 2010 (301,282 entries), PDF-4/Minerals 2010 (36,036 entries); and PDF-4/Organics 2010 (406,773 entries).
	Leica Microsystems, Inc. Stand 1165 Your image starts here! Leica Microsystems offers the most complete product line for high-quality TEM, SEM, AFM, and LM sample preparation for both materials and biological samples. Products include the world's first automated microwave tissue processor for EM samples; high-pressure freezer with rapid transfer system for correlative LM and EM, and the industry-standard Leica EM UC7 ultramicrotome with optional cryochamber. We will also show the latest in confocal and digital microscopes.
	Microscopy and Analysis stand 444 Microscopy & Analysis is the leading media in microscopy worldwide. Published every two months, the print version goes out to a global audience of 46,000+ subscribers, and is available free to all active, professional users of microscopical, analytical and imaging equipment. For more information on this and the online version, visit: www.microscopy-analysis.com
	Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions Stand 415 Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions is one of the leading global providers of TEM and SEM imaging products. Our next generation of TEM camera technology - like the 11 Megapixel bottom-mounted TEM camera Quemesa - combines superior technical implementation with outstanding user friendliness and flexibility. Check out our solutions for absolute performance.
	PNDetector GmbH Stand 1142 PNDetector is a rising company which is developing and fabricating Silicon Drift Detector Modules for different applications in X-ray spectroscopy. As a result of continuous improvements in detector technology, they have established themselves as state-of-the-art detectors. We integrate Silicon Drift Detectors produced by PNSensor in our modules.
	PNSensor GmbH Stand 1144 PNSensor is an internationally acknowledged company in the field of modern radiation detectors. The sensors are dedicted to high resolution ultrafast spectroscopy and imaging purposes in science and industry. Our key competence are large area pnCCDs and Silicon Drift Detectors (SDDs) to be used for quality control and material analysis in SEM-EDX and XRF systems.
	Ted Pella Inc. Stand 635 Ted Pella, Inc is the premier manufacturer and distributor of consumables, supplies and specimen preparation tools for microscopy labs. We have a comprehensive range of SEM mounts and sample holders, TEM grids and supoprt films, calibration standards, Cressington sample coating systems, specimen preparation tools. Manufacturer of the PELCO BioWave Pro tissue processing microwave and PELCO easiGLOW glow discharge system.
	XEI Scientific, Inc. Stand 1044 The Evactron decontaminator improves SEM performance by using remote RF plasma ashing to oxidize and remove carbon in electron microscopes and other vacuum chambers. Safe and compliant to CE, RoHS, c NRTL us, and SEMI -S2. Over 800 sold for scanning electron microscope cleaning. Visit XEI Scientific at Booth 1044 or at: www.Evactron.com

	Bruker Nano Stand 544 View live demonstrations of Bruker Nano’s N8 NEOS alignment-free AFM. Experience Bruker’s leading SDD technology at the SEM with a 123 eV XFlash® 5010 as well as the QUANTAX CrystAlign EBSD system with high-speed e-Flash EBSD detector. Alternatively learn more about the first SDD designed for S/TEM - the XFlash® 5030 T.
	Chroma Technology Corp. Stand 1177 Chroma is an employee-owned company that designs and manufactures precision optical filters and coatings from 220-2600nm for myriad applications. We provide application engineering support and short cycle times and are as comfortable designing and manufacturing custom filters as we are our catalog items, regularly offering custom filters at catalog prices.
	Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. Stand 420 Hitachi High Technologies America is celebrating our 100th Year Anniversary with the Hitachi Group! Our product line-up includes variable pressure and field emission scanning electron microscopes, transmission electron microscopes, focused ion beam/electron beam systems (FIB/SEM combination), ion milling systems, and the new TM3000 tabletop scanning electron microscope.
	IXRF Systems, Inc. Stand 745 Fully automated EDS systems which include: quantitative analysis, high resolution digital imaging, X-ray mapping, X-ray linescans and particle analysis. Free software upgrades for life, upgrade compatability with any existing EDS detector on any SEM/TEM. Exclusive Micro XRF additions to the SEM: PPM trace analysis, 10-40 micron spot excitation, XRF focusing optic with filter wheel. The only true analytical XRF adaptation to the SEM.
	Omniprobe, Inc. Stand 972 Omniprobe® is an industry leader in the manufacture of accessories enabling ‘nano-lab’ capabilities for electron and ion beam microscopes (SEM, FIB). Products range from computer controlled, port based nano-manipulators, multi gas injection systems (5 gases) on one port through one needle, sensitive sample transfer systems and a line of consumables.
	SII Nanotechnology USA Inc. stand 536 SIINT USA's, _50mm2, excellent resolution, Silicon Drift, X-Ray Detectors <133 eV, outputs> 600Kcps at 0.25µs. Developed for micro-analysis the LN2 free, Vortex EM, cycles without performance degradation < 3 minutes. Compelling advantages include extremely high-count rates with virtually zero loss in resolution and no peak shift, despite count rate.try, technology, and application of metals and materials.
	SPI Supplies Stand 1271 Celebrating 40 years of excellence and innovation, SPI Supplies is a manufacturer and distributor of sample preparation equipment and consumable supplies for electron microscopy. Available are plasma etchers/cleaners, sputter/carbon coater systems, and Robinson backscattered electron detectors. SPI Supplies also has a wide range of supplies including calibration standards and a complete line of membrane window grids.
	Technical Manufacturing Corporation stand 1042 TMC's STACIS® iX SEM-Base™ active hard-mount vibration cancellation floor platform is compatible with internal vibration isolation systems of most commercial scanning electron microscopes. Vibration cancellation starts below 1 Hz. SEM-Base features extended stroke piezoelectric actuators and has no soft air suspension. The compact system supports 900 to 2,500 lbs.
	Thermo Scientific Stand 436 Thermo Scientific provides world-class solutions for analytical electron microscopists. See the new QuasOr EBSD and experience the seamless integration of EDS, WDS and EBSD in the NORAN System 7 X-ray microanalysis system. State of the art multivariate statistical analysis of spectral imaging data speeds you to the right answer in seconds.
	Xradia Inc. stand 1178 Xradia designs and manufacturers high-resolution, non-destructive 3D X-ray CT imaging solutions. The company enables discovery and innovation through sub-micron resolution, high contrast 3D imaging and quantitative analysis for industrial and research applications in advanced materials, life sciences, geosciences, nanotechnology and semiconductor package failure analysis. For more information, please visit www.xradia.com.

Advanced MicroBeam, Inc. Stand 449
Advanced MicroBeam provides a wide variety of enhancements for electron microprobes from research grade WDS and EDS software, to timesaving solid-state detectors for WDS spectrometers.  We offer 22 years of worldwide experience for long-term solutions for your instrument.  Completely restored electron microprobes and commercial analytical services are available.

Advanced Microscopy Techniques Corp. Stand 945
Introducing the lowest noise cameras available for TEMs!  Come see us at Booth 945.

Angstrom Stand 512
Angstrom Scientific, Inc. focuses on providing solutions for nanotech and materials characterization. Specifically: Kleindiek Nano-manipulators, Hitachi Tabletop SEM, Jordan Valley XRD, Orsay FIB Columns, Nanometrics Characterization Tools, Gatan Centar and XEI Plasma Cleaners. Additionally, we buy/sell used Electron Microscopes and FIBs. Visit us at booth 512 and our website: www.angstrom.us

attocube systems AG Stand 1174
attocube systems AG manufactures and distributes a complete line of easy-to-use scanning probe microscopes and nanopositioning systems for temperatures in the range from 300K down to 10mK! The innovative nanopositioners are also compatible with HV and UHV environments as well as with high magnetic fields up to 15T.

B&W Tek, Inc.stand 979
B&W Tek, Inc. is an advanced instrumentation company producing optical spectroscopy, laser instruments and portable/lab grade Raman systems.  We provide custom product design, development, and manufacturing for biomedical, physical, chemical, and research communities.  Our commitment to innovating solutions makes B&W Tek, Inc. a leader in Raman Spectrometer sales worldwide.  www.bwtek.com

BIGC Stand 557
BigC offers the Dino-Lite Portable Digital Microscope - a single lens device which provides high-quality microscopy interfacing to PC with clear and steady imaging and 10X-200X magnification. The included software, "DinoCapture", makes it easy and convenient to capture snapshots, record videos, manipulate images and save and email discoveries.

Bitplane stand 873
Bitplane is the creator of IMARIS, a 3D and 4D microscopy image analysis and visualization software.  Imaris has nine powerful and easy-to-use modules that run on Windows and Mac. Imaris allows researchers to align images, quantify, and track objects over time, allowing for accurate intensity and morphological-based statistics to be extracted.

Camtek USA stand 1135
Camtek provides automated solutions dedicated for enhancing production processes and yield in three industries: Semiconductors, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and High Density Interconnect Substrates. Camtek acquired Sela Inc and now promotes these industry leading automated sample preparation systems for SEM,  STEM and TEM applications for electron microscopes.

CRAIC Technologies Stand 981
CRAIC Technologies is a designer and manufacturer of UV-visible-NIR microscopes and UV-visible-NIR microspectrophotometers used for non-destructive spectral analysis and imaging of microscopic sampling areas. These instruments are used for forensic evidence analysis, quality control of flat panel displays and semiconductors, geology, chemistry and biological research.

Delaware Diamond Knives, Inc. Stand 1079
Delaware Diamond Knives puts sharp edges on hard materials. Our diamond knives for ultrathin sectioning and histo knives for thicker sections are known for longevity. The triangular tungsten carbide knife offers a durable replacement for glass. DDK's sapphire knife is the best sectioning tool for vibrating microtome applications.

Delong America Inc. Stand 553
The world's only benchtop TEM with optional SEM and STEM, the LVEM5 presents unique opportunities to observe the nanoscale. the system's small footprint and ease of use ensure in-group high quality EM imaging results. Operating at a low kV, the LVEM5 also delivers exceptionallyhigh contrast TEM results.

Denton Vacuum, LLC Stand 646
Denton Vacuum is a premier U.S. manufacturer with over four decades of leadership in design, manufacture and support of vacuum deposition systems for science and industry. Reliability and support are assured - spare parts are always available for rapid delivery. We carry a full line of EM systems and accessories. Denton has recently introduced the DESK V HP series of state-of-the-art sample preparation tools. Quality products, dependable customer service and a commitment to your satisfaction.

Direct Electron Stand 659
Direct Electron is a leading manufacturer of premium performance CCD and DDD camera systems for electron microscopy. The revolutionary Direct Detection Device (DDD) boasts two to three times better DQE at half Nyquist frequency than CCD technology, perfect for low-dose TEM applications.

Dune Sciences, Inc. Stand 1077
Spend more time on research and less on sample preparation with SMART Grids.  Dune Sciences offers functionalized SMART grids and accessories for a broad range of applications in life sciences and materials science.  SMART Grids set the standard for accurate, reproducible, and simple sample preparation for TEM, SEM and AFM.

Duniway Stockroom Corp. Stand 648
Specializes in vacuum equipment and supplies; ion pumps and controls; flanges, gaskets, bolts and nuts; vacuum gauges and controls; mechanical pumps and rebuild kits; supplies (oils, greases, hoses, bell jars) diffusion pumps and leak detectors.  Equipment rebuilding services and a variety of reconditioned equipment.

E. A. Fischione Instruments, Inc. Stand 966
Fischione Instruments features TEM Specimen Preparation Instruments including the Electropolisher, Dimpling Grinder, Ultrasonic Disk Cutter, Ion Mill (TEM/SEM) and Plasma Cleaner. The NanoMill® TEM specimen preparation system results in artifact-free preparation. The ASaP enhances SEM specimen quality. Imaging Instruments include the HAADF detector and TVIPS cameras. TEM Tomography Specimen Holders for single-axis, dual-axis, on-axis and ultra-narrow gap applications.

e2v scientific instruments Ltd Stand 657
An independent EDS detector specialist offering EDS system upgrades from Si(Li) to SDD detectors, OEM product supply and a full international Si(Li) detector repair facility.  Our SiriusSD® upgrade products allow replacement of existing Si(Li) detectors with a new SDD detector whilst retaining the existing system processor and software.

EDAX Stand 875
EDAX is the world’s leading technology supplier of EDS, EBSD, WDS and Micro-XRF systems providing cutting edge technical and performance solutions for materials characterization. TEAM™ EDS Smart Features provide analytical intelligence allowing users to obtain higher quality and reliable results. Seamlessly integrated systems provide elemental and structural information. The Orbis elemental analyzer provides a platform for small and micro spot X-ray analysis and mapping.

Energy Beam Sciences, Inc. Stand 960
Energy Beam Sciences is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of products in the field of electron microscopy.  We manufacture Tungston and field emission filaments, apertures, and specimen mounts.  We are also distributor partners with Quorum Technologies and the Q150T Series Coaters, K E Developments and the Generation 5 BSD System, Denka Corporation for LaB6 and TFE Cathodes, Alicona Imaging for the MeX 3D Imaging and Metrology Software for SEM.

Ets-Lindgren Stand 1141
ETS-Lindgren's Magnetic Active Compensation System provides cost effective, maintenance free environmental magnetic field shielding solutions for high resolution microscopy instrumentation. They are the highest performance commercial active magnetic field compensation equipment available for protecting sensitive EM instruments from AC/DC environmental field fluctuation. They provide real time compensation of environmental magnetic field fluctuations caused by moving vehicles, elevators and other sources.

Gamble Technologies Limited Stand 878
GTL provides Canadian distribution/service for such top manufacturers as: Ametek-ORTEC; Andor Technology; Bio-Logic; Hidex OY; Ocean Optics; SensL; Thermo Scientific; and several complementary manufacturers. We are proud to be long time partners with Andor Technology exhibiting the game changing sCMOS camera, with large frame, low noise and high speed readout.

HIROX-USA, Inc. Stand 653
Inspection analysis improves quality and reduces costs. The KH-7700is Hirox's most advanced high resolution inspection system. The digital camera, light source, LCD monitor and computer are integrated as one unit. Auto Calibration, motorized z-axis, digital movies, 2D/3D measurements and still image capturing are all provided for greater functionality and faster analysis.

HORIBA Scientific Stand 658
Leading manufacturer of high performance spectroscopic instruments for all techniques and applications from R&D to routine analysis. We manufacture research grade, general laboratory or customized systems to offer spectroscopic solutions for your unique application, including new low cost Raman microscopes, steadystate and lifetime spectrofluorometers with both TCSPC and phase capability, XRF and imaging spectrometers, modular systems and components.

HREM Research Inc. Stand 952
We are a worldwide leading company developing versatile software for Quantitative Electron Microscopy. Our flagship software is HRTEM/STEM image simulation package based on FFT Multislice. We also provide a suite of DigitalMicrograph plug-ins, such as exit wave reconstruction, STEM-HAADF and EELS deconvolution, strain mapping, noise filters and more.

Hummingbird Scientific Stand 1051
Hummingbird Scientific offers custom engineering services and products for electron and ion microscopy applications, with an emphasis on in-situ specimen holders for transmission electron microscopes.  We handle all aspects of mechanical, electrical, and software design as well as fabrication and assembly. In close collaboration with our customers, we develop solutions for applications in nanotechnology, materials science and biology.

Hysitron, Inc. Stand 552
Hysitron, Inc., world leader in nanomechanical test solutions, proudly offers the PI95 TEM PicoIndenter™ series for in-situ mechanical testing. The TEM PicoIndenter is the first specimen holder capable of quantitative indentation and compression of nanoscale materials. Hysitron is also introducing the new PI85 SEM PicoIndenter™, specifically developed for nanomechanical testing inside the SEM.

Integrated Dynamics Engineering Stand 558
For 20 years, IDE has spearheaded the development of environmental disturbance control systems (vibration, acoustic, environmental stray fields). IDE serves high precision processes, including nanotechnology. IDE supplies EMI cancellation for MRI systems.  Strategically located in Frankfurt, Boston, Tokyo, and Israel, IDE is a company of Aalberts Industries  N.V. Visit www.ideworld.com

JEOL USA Stand 636
JEOL, a global provider of EM instrumentation for scientific research and industrial applications. Innovative products and services promote advancements in materials, life sciences, nanotechnology and more. Products include TEMs, SEMs, sample prep and analytical instruments. ARM200F the next generation aberration-corrected S/TEM will be discussed. New SEMs available on-site for demos.

KEYENCE Corporation Stand 971
As the world leader in digital microscopy, KEYENCE Corporation introduces its latest digital microscope - the VHX-1000.  With its large depth-of-field, 3D topographical analysis with surface profiling, variable illumination for enhancing surface detail, onscreen measurements and ability to view any material with high-contrast and no glare, the VHX-1000 is revolutionizing microscopy.

Ladd Research Stand 651
SEM/TEM Supplies & Equipment: Turbo & Diffusion Vacuum Evaporators, floor and benchtop, Laboratory Microwaves, Custom Apertures / Microholes: 0.5µm and above for EMs, FIBs, XRay, Synchrotron & Satellites. Conductive Paints, Electrodags. Chemicals - Glutaraldehyde, Osmium Tetroxide, Epoxies, etc. Mercox II, Alumina Crucibles. Grinders/Polishers, Diamond Knives, Tweezers, Grids.

MTI Instruments Inc. stand 882
MTII/Fullam’s SEMtesters are compact systems designed to perform tensile, compression, bending and fatigue testing of specimens under observation of SEM’s, LM’s and SPM’s. They are ideal tools for researchers to analyze and observe crack propagation, grain rotation and other effects of mechanical stress under high magnification of an electron microscope.

Nanofactory Instruments Stand 1039
Key Products: In situ TEM/SPM; AFM-TEM Systems; TEM Nanoindentation
Nanofactory Instruments is the world leader in providing specialized SPM systems (STM, AFM, NanoIndenter) designed to work in TEM. These unique SPM-TEM instruments provide unprecedented opportunity to combine 3-dimensional nanomanipulation, STM-AFM imaging and in-situ electrical and mechanical probing with high resolution TEM imaging.

NanoMEGAS Stand 1039
NanoMEGAS provides precession electron diffraction based hardware and software solutions for transmission electron microscopes that enable ab initio structure determination (cell, symmetry, atomic positions) from electron diffraction patterns, and high resolution phase and orientation mapping (EBSD for TEM) for nano-crystals with any existing or new TEM.

Nanoprobes, Incorporated Stand 1179
Nanoprobes produces catalog and custom gold nanoparticles and bioconjugates for labeling, imaging and detection: Nanogold® reagents, Ni-NTA-Nanogold® for precision labeling His-tagged molecules, AuroVist™ microCT contrast agents, FluoroNanogold™ fluorescent and gold probes, and gold lipids. Plus: silver and gold enhancement, and EnzMet™ technology for ultrasensitive, high-resolution in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry.

Nion Co. Stand 452
Nion designs and manufactures advanced 100 and 200 kV aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopes (STEMs).  Attainable probe size is 0.7/0.9/1.2 Å at 200/100/60 kV.  We will operate several Nion microscopes remotely from the exhibition floor, with top experts demonstrating live low and medium voltage atomic-resolution imaging and EELS.

Oxford Instruments NanoAnalysis Stand 944
Oxford Instruments provides the most powerful set of tools for EDS, WDS and EBSD analysis of materials. See how the X-Max SDD detectors with their impressive 80mm2 active area, are revolutionising the characterisation of nano-structures in SEM and TEM. Discover how to collect EBSD data faster using NordlysF+.

Park Systems Inc. Stand 880
The AFM technology leader features the new XE-100, the award winning research-grade AFM, with artifact free imaging by Crosstalk Elimination (XE) and the ultimate AFM resolution by True Non-Contact mode. The new XE-100 is equipped with Step-and-Scan Automation providing significant advantages over the previous generations of XE-100 while maintaining the ultimate AFM/SPM performance in True Non-Contact nanoscale metrology.

Probe Software, Inc. Stand 1243
Probe Software offers a PC based analysis and automation software package for JEOL 8900, 8200, 8500 and Cameca SX100 electron microprobes. Our robust, flexible design system is designed to interface SIMULTANEOUSLY with existing computers with no alteration to the instrument. All applications work together to improve productivity and expand analytical options.

Protochips, Inc Stand 865
Revolutionary accessory solutions for in situ electron microscopy.

PulseTor LLC Stand 1036
PulseTor's MAXIM Silicon Drift Detector, 10 or 30 mm active area, and  Patented TORRENT Advanced Digital Pulse Processor offer the MAXIMum  performance in the industry for high rate-high resolution EDS.  PulseTor also offers upgrades from your LN cooled detector to SDDs  using your existing system electronics.

Renishaw Inc Stand 457
Renishaw manufactures a wide range of optical spectroscopy products, including: Raman microscopes, compact process monitoring Raman spectrometers, Raman analyzers for scanning electron microscopes, lasers for spectroscopy, and state-of-the-art cooled CCD detectors. The Renishaw Raman systems exploit the Raman effect to identify and characterize the chemistry and structure of materials in a non-contacting, non-destructive manner.

RMC Products by Boeckeler Instruments Inc Stand 846
Boeckeler Instruments will be exhibiting and demonstrating the RMC line of EM sample prep instuments including: ultramicrotomes, cryoultramicrotomes, automated tissue processor, TEM grid stainer, glass knife maker and high pressure freezer.

Royal Microscopical Society Stand 554
The RMS is at the forefront of new ideas and developments in microscopy and imaging. We organise meetings and courses, and MICROSCIENCE – Europe’s leading conference and exhibition. We also publish the Journal of Microscopy. In 2012 we will host the European Microscopy Congress. Membership of the Society comes with a range of benefits. We hope that you will join us, and that you will come to London to enjoy EMC 2012.

SAES Getters USA, Inc. Stand 453
SAES Getters produces a range of Non Evaporable Getter (NEG) pumps for high and ultra high vacuum systems. NEG pumps have distinctive features in terms of high pumping speed in very compact size, small weight , absence of vibration, no electromagnetic interference.  NEG Pumps are used in EDX systems, in SEM/TEM equipment for R&D and semiconductor processing, as well as in a variety of systems for surface science, atomic probing, molecular beam epitaxy and the like.

Scientific Instruments & Applications, Inc. Stand 1038
TEM digital cameras, 1 to 50 megapixel. Larger than film field of view on a bottom port. Diffraction beam stop on a side port. Multiport detector configurations. Camera control and image analysis software. Best warranty and after-sale support in the industry.

SmarAct GmbH Stand 1055
SmarAct develops, produces and distributes piezo-based micro- and nanopositioners, advanced control systems and micro-tools. In addition, SmarAct offers complete miniaturised micro- and nanomanipulation systems that combine sub-nm resolution with a high straightness and cm-sized travels. They can be applied in normal pressure as well as in vacuum conditions.

South Bay Technology, Inc. Stand 1183
South Bay Technology, Inc.   New products include large area, low angle, low energy broad beam ion source system for EBSD, microscopy preparation, ion polishing, and slope cutting.  Additional products include SampleSaver™ portable storage containers; wire saws; diamond wheel saws; lapping/polishing machines and fixtures; multi-axis goniometers; D500i Dimpler® system; rotary disc cutting; large capacity plasma cleaning; ion beam sputter deposition and etching; RF plasma etching; reactive ion etc.

TEMwindows.com (SimPore Inc.) Stand 613
TEMwindows.com is the online source for high-quality silicon nitride, silicon oxide and Ultra Silicon TEM Windows. Ultra Silicon TEM Windows offer 515 nm thick windows, available as amorphous, continuous films or as porous films with 10-50 nm pores. Please visit us at booth 613 at M&M 2010.

tousimis research corporation Stand 947
Tousimis manufactures critical point dryers, X-ray reference standards and TEM lab supplies. Critical point dryers eliminate destructive surface tension forces enabling delicate 3D structural preservation in biological and material applications including MEMS, nano-particles and aero-gels. X-ray reference standards are unparalleled in the industry and are used in facilities worldwide.

TVIPS GmbH Stand 973
TVIPS manufactures high-performance camera systems for TEM with resolutions up to 64 Megapixels. Our latest camera TemCam-F416 uses CMOS technology with a pixel size of 15.6 µm to produce a 16 MPixel image. Using remote access from the TVIPS booth to our factory, some capabilities of TemCam-F416 will be presented.