Supply of Cryogenic Ultra-Microtome to University of Warwick
The University of Warwick · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Cryogenic Ultra-Microtome to University of Warwick
Awarded 14 Jun 2015
Awarded14 Jun 2015
Value£116,666.00
SupplierLeica Microsystems (UK) Ltd
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 10y 5mo ago1y term
Awarded 14 June 2015Expired 14 June 2016
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The University of Warwick awarded a contract to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd for the supply of a cryogenic ultra-microtome for precision sectioning of polymers and nanocomposites to enable high-resolution TEM imaging of materials that are soft at room temperature.
The system required automated controls, reliable temperature control at very low temperatures, and sectioning down to 70nm.
The contract value was £116,666.
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