Supply of Cryogenic FIB-FEGSEM and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope to University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Cryogenic FIB-FEGSEM and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope to University of Nottingham
Awarded 10 Sep 2019
Awarded10 Sep 2019
Value£1,500,000.00
SupplierCarl Zeiss Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 2mo ago5y term
Awarded 10 Sept 2019Expired 9 Sept 2024
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The University of Nottingham awarded a contract to Carl Zeiss Ltd for the supply of a cryogenic focused ion beam field emission gun scanning electron microscope (CryoFIB-FEGSEM) and a confocal laser scanning light microscope (CLSM).
The CryoFIB-FEGSEM is flexibly configured for controlled sectioning and transfer, high-resolution 3D imaging, and chemical mapping of soft, delicate, organic, hydrated, and temperature-sensitive materials under near liquid nitrogen conditions.
The CLSM includes region of interest identification capabilities through optical trapping and laser branding for multi-scale sample location and analysis.
The contract value is £1,500,000.
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