The MMU offers a range of LM & EM sample preparation techniques such as:
Ultramicrotomy
Cryo-EM Prep
Sputter Coating
Freeze Drying
Cutting & Polishing for Material Sciences
Below are the Sample Preparation Instruments available at the MMU
Leica UC7 Ultra-microtome
Reichurt Jung Ultracut E Ultra-microtome
Struers LaboForce 50 Diamond Polisher
Struers Secotom 15 Precision Cutter
Quorum Q150R ES Gold Sputter Coater
Quorum Q150T E Carbon Sputter Coater
Quorum Q150 RES Critical Point Dryer
Edwards Freeze Dryer
Gatan 683 PECS Precision Etching & Coating System
Leica EM CPC Cryo-EM Preparation System
Oxford Vibratome Sectioning System
LKB 780 1A Knifemaker
Lynx II Tissue Processor