FAST-EM - Brochure

In life sciences, electron microscopy (EM) is an essential technique that allows the biologists to examine cells, cellular processes, and organelle architecture at nanometer resolution. Even with the ongoing improvements in automation and stability, most EM workflows still have issues that limit their power as a biological investigation tool. The most impactful issues are the low throughput and the hands-on nature of electron microscopes. Due to the limited throughput of EM, microscope operators are forced to strike a compromise between the size and number of samples, the resolution used for imaging, and the time available for imaging. In addition, operators are often required to constantly supervise the system to ensure consistent imaging quality throughout the project.