for advanced research in life sciences
Ultrastructural Volume Analysis
Cryo-ET Sample Preparation
Prepare cryo lamellae with precision to ensure high-quality cryo-electron tomography data
High-quality cryo-electron tomography data begins with high-quality samples. Tescan’s cryo-optimized FIB-SEM platforms provide the precision and reliability needed for successful lamella preparation. Built for accuracy, reproducibility, and sample integrity, Tescan systems maintain cryogenic stability throughout the workflow—supporting clear structural insights and dependable cryo-ET results.Achieve high-precision, site-specific lamella preparation with Ga⁺ FIB-SEM, or speed up volume thinning for larger regions with Xe plasma FIB-SEM. Balance precision and throughput according to the sample and workflow needs.
Surface Morphology Analysis
Examine external biological features with high-contrast SEM imaging tailored for delicate specimens
In zoology, botany, microbiology, and beyond, surface structures often hold critical information about an organism’s function, adaptation, and taxonomy. From the micro-patterns on insect exoskeletons that influence aerodynamics or camouflage, to the textures of plant surfaces that affect water retention and pathogen resistance, and even to the intricate surfaces of fungi, bacteria, and protists, fine morphological detail is key to understanding biological performance and evolution. Studying these surfaces at high magnification allows researchers to connect form with function, trace evolutionary relationships, and document biodiversity with accuracy far beyond the limits of light microscopy.
Tescan’s SEM solutions for life sciences combine exceptional imaging resolution, adaptable imaging for a wide range of specimen types nd user-friendly workflows to uncover delicate surface features that drive biological research.
for every electron microscopy
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Tescan AMBER
Ga⁺ FIB-SEM optimized for cryo-TEM lamella preparation of vitrified biological samples.Tescan AMBER enables precise on-grid and lift-out cryo-TEM sample prep from plunge- or high-pressure frozen specimens. The Orage™ Ga FIB ensures artifact-free milling, while integrated cryo manipulators and compatibility with Leica and Quorum systems support safe, repeatable workflows from vitrification to TEM transfer.
- Produces clean, ultra-thin cryo lamellae without curtaining using integrated Orage™ FIB and cryo sample handling.
- Simplifies training and improves reproducibility with guided cryo lift-out workflows and collision-safe navigation.
- Minimizes contamination and sample loss through seamless integration with leading cryo transfer and prep systems.
Tescan SOLARIS X 2
Universal Xe Plasma FIB-SEM for high-throughput cryo-TEM preparation and 3D volume EM.Tescan SOLARIS X 2, powered by Mistral™ Xe plasma FIB, delivers fast, low-damage cryo milling and artifact-free large-volume sectioning of soft and hard biological specimens. Integrated with Tescan's Rocking Stage, Cryo Nanomanipulator, and modular Essence™ software, it supports multimodal cryo and ambient 3D Analysis as well as Cryo TEM specimen preparation, ideal for shared Life Science facilities.
- Enables clean, repeatable cryo lamella specimen prep and 3D EM analysis with high-current Xe FIB and Rocking Stage artifact suppression.
- Reduces operator variability with intuitive, guided cryo workflows—ideal for multi-user environments.
- Supports cryo lift-out, multimodal correlative prep, and in-situ cryo imaging with Leica and Quorum system compatibility.
Tescan CLARA
UHR SEM platform for volume EM imaging via Serial Block-Face and Array Tomography.Tescan CLARA brings sub-nanometer resolution and low-keV contrast imaging to 3D biological imaging workflows. Compatible with in-chamber ultramicrotomy and external array tomography, TescanCLARA provides high-quality volume data from resin-embedded samples, optimized for sensitive tissues such as brain or organoid structures.
- Enables high-contrast, damage-free imaging of resin-embedded samples with dedicated low-keV BSE detection.
- Supports both SBF-SEM and array tomography workflows with modular, easily exchangeable hardware.
- Extends conventional SEM capability into 3D volume EM with minimal system modifications or downtime.