Delong LVEM5 and LVEM25 low-voltage transmission electron microscopes for cell biology

Electron microscopy allows for the study of the activities, functions, properties and organisation of cells, providing a deep understanding of organisation and function within cells. In cell biology, the high-contrast imaging provided by a low-voltage electron microscope (LVEM) is a major advantage.

Although there are instances where staining is desirable for diagnostic purposes, generally it is not advantageous to stain samples in order to generate adequate detailed contrast. Delong’s LVEM microscopes still allow for staining as an option, yet high-contrast results are acquired from samples in their inherent, natural state. And while electron microscopy is traditionally a demanding technique to learn, the simplicity of the LVEM5 and LVEM25, combined with the elimination of the staining step, makes it accessible to many researchers.

The versatile LVEM5 electron microscope operates with four distinct imaging modes: TEM, SEM, STEM and ED. This provides for comprehensive imaging and finer study. The more powerful LVEM25 is built on the same platform as the LVEM5 and offers the same benefits, together with higher beam energy. The LVEM25 has the added benefit of being able to work with conventionally prepared thin sectioned materials. This provides images without the side effects often encountered such as staining artefacts or the sample crashing out by chemical reaction with heavy metals.

The LVEM microscopes provide high-quality imaging, making them suitable for pathology as well as other life science applications.