Saffron Walden, UK: EM Resolutions, manufacturers and suppliers of tools and accessories for users of electron microscopes, announce the availability of EM-Tec FIB grids which offer a secure way to attach TEM lamellas to the posts during lift-out procedures with FIB or SEM/FIB systems.

The new EM-Tec range of FIB lift-out grids from EM Resolutions provides a secure way to attach TEM lamella prepared with Focussed Ion Beam (FIB) instruments. Available in multiple post configurations, with a shape optimized for easy accessibility, EM-Tec FIB grids are compatible with all standard 3 mm TEM grid holders.

EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids are available in three types: copper, molybdenum and unique, smooth-walled molybdenum. The copper FIB grids are supplied in 2, 3 or 5 post configurations. For challenging applications, requiring high temperatures or harsh treatments, the standard molybdenum EM-Tec FIB lift-out grids are available as 2, 3 and 4 posts. Molybdenum FIB lift-out grids inherently have some roughness of the side wall that takes valuable FIB time to smooth out before mounting a lamella. The new 3 post smooth-walled version of the molybdenum lift out grid saves valuable time on the FIB, by virtually eliminating or reducing the time previously needed for wall smoothing.

Each EM-Tec lift-out grid has a number corresponding to the number of posts etched into the left side of the grid, which serves to readily distinguish front and back. This is combined with a series of unique symbols under each post for quick and easy identification.

About EM Resolutions

EM Resolutions was founded in 2012 to manufacture high quality TEM support films for laboratory consumables companies in the UK. Having grown to become a Limited Company and with an increasing range of products, they are now a significant supplier of consumables and accessories for Electron Microscopy. They distribute worldwide directly to end users as well as through a growing network of distributors. The EMR team combine many years’ experience in the microscopy industry with listening to customer needs and supplying the best quality products with a prompt and professional service.