AMETEK Acquires Microscopy Company

Atom probe microscopy is a destructive technique that uses a form of time-of-flight MS to not only identify atomic composition, but also to create a 3D reconstruction/image of the original sample.

Paoli, PA 4/8/10—AMETEK has acquired Imago Scientific Instruments, a manufacturer of 3D atom probes. “Imago Scientific Instruments significantly broadens our technical capabilities in differentiated, high-end analytical instrumentation and is an excellent addition to our CAMECA advanced elemental analysis business,” stated AMETEK Chairman and CEO Frank S. Hermance.

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