The Centre for Advanced Microscopy (CfAM) brings together a suite of high-performance imaging platforms to help you see materials, products and biological systems in extraordinary detail. From FIB-SEM, SEM and TEM through to MALDI-MRT, Raman and IR microscopy — including cryo-capability — we support everything from routine characterisation to complex, multi-modal investigations.
Waters MALDI MRT
The Waters MRT MALDI TOF uses advanced Multi Reflecting Time-of-Flight (MRT) technology to provide high-resolution and specific identification of analytes in complex samples. It enables precise detection of isotope structures,...Read More >
Transmission EM (TEM)
The JEOL 2100Plus TEM is a multi-purpose high-resolution transmission electron microscope offering ultra-thin sample imaging (typically <100 nm) under hydrated conditions in near-native state using advanced staining artefacts, high-tilt specimen...Read More >
Scanning EM (SEM)
FEI Quanta 600 FEG Environmental SEM with large chamber size Room temperature and CryoSEM 1000°C heating stage Elemental analysis & spatial imaging (EDX/WDX)
Raman Microscope
Horiba LabRAM Soleil Raman confocal microscope: This flexible and easy to use instrument is equipped with 3 laser sources at 785, 532 and 405nm allowing rapid Raman imaging and photoluminescence...Read More >
Perkin-Elmer Spotlight 400 Imaging System
A second Perkin-Elmer 3 FTIR spectrometer is interfaced to a Spotlight 400 Imaging System. This system combines high sensitivity and rapid imaging with ease of use. The ability to image...Read More >
Mass Spectral Imaging
MALDI-TOF-MS (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry) is an analytical technique used to determine the molecular weight and composition of biomolecules like proteins, peptides, and polymers. In MALDI-TOF-MS, samples are...Read More >
FIB-SEM (Focused Ion Beam)
Thermo Helios FIB SEM Room temperature and Cryo FIB-SEM Serial secrioning and imaging TEM sample preparation Elemental mapping (EDX) Array tomography
Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)
Asylum Research Cypher S Biological and material applications Operates in air and liquids High resolution topographic imaging Material properties e.g. elasticity, adhesion
Preparation facilities
CfAM provides extensive facilities for preparation of samples for microscopy.
Sample Preparation Laboratory
The Centre provides a variety of sample preparation facilities.
Microtomy Facility
Microtomy encompasses a range of techniques used to produce thin slices, or sections, of samples for examination by microscopy.