FEI and Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry Collaborate on Correlative Microscopy
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FEI Company and Max Planck Institute (MPI) of Biochemistry have announced their collaboration on a correlative microscopy solution that enables scientists to acquire high-resolution transmission electron microscope (TEM) images of molecular entities found using optical microscopy techniques. Initial shipments are expected in the fourth quarter of 2008.
The correlative microscopy solution, which was developed by MPI of Biochemistry and will be marketed and distributed worldwide by FEI, includes a cryo-correlative stage for optical microscopes and associated software.
Precise coordinates for features of interest identified with optical techniques can be transferred to the TEM, which can then navigate automatically to the specified location to acquire high-resolution images of the designated structure.
In addition to the commercial release of the cryo-correlative stage, MPI of Biochemistry and FEI will implement a program designed to solicit participation from leading life science researchers in the further definition of correlative microscopy applications and methods.
Through participation in the program researchers will have access to a correlative stage for extended use in their own ongoing experimental programs, thus affording the research community with opportunities to better understand the benefits of correlative microscopy as they help refine requirements for future solutions.
