Knowhow

 
September 2002
IN THIS ISSUE
   
FEI Launches Tecnai G2
Analytical Product Manager
GMS 1.2 available
HV-GIF update
Xiclone demonstration centers
Gatan Corporate Brochure
Exhibitions
Dr. Reza Alani

Gatan contributes to new helium cryo-TEM

 

Gatan congratulates FEI on the launch of the Tecnai G2 Polara helium cryo-TEM at M&M 2002. This TEM from FEI Company significantly broadens the performance available to structural biologists and Gatan is pleased to supply the cryogenic specimen transfer system to them.

  Tell us about exciting developments at your facility. E-mail info @gatan.com and describe the work you are doing, equipment you are using, and why you feel it is important in the field of microscopy. Remember to include a couple of non-proprietary photos, as well. We may publish it in future editions of KnowHow!
 

Mike Kundmann, PhD appointed to Analytical Products Manager post

Starting 1 November, Mike Kundmann will assume the post of Analytical Products Manager. With 15 years experience at Gatan R&D developing and integrating the EELS technique with TEM, Mike brings a strong technical background to this post.

 

 


GMS 1.2 Now Available!

GMS 1.2 includes many bug fixes and feature updates. Highlights include support for serial and parallel cathodoluminescence including spectrum imaging, support for the new UltraScan camera and many updates for EELS analysis software. For a free download go to ftp://ftp.gatan.com/pub/software/PC/ and select the file GMS_1_2_18.exe. User needs a valid GMS 1.x license to be able to install this software.


HV-GIF for KBSI update

This high-voltage enery-loss spectroscopy filter was successfully installed and tested on the ARM microscope at the JEOL factory in Akishima, Japan.


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here to download graphite fringes image pdf

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XiCLone demonstration centers Open Worldwide

Demonstration facilities for XiCLone, the advanced spectrum imaging option for cathodoluminescence are now open in the USA, Europe and Japan.

For details of the demonstration centers click here

To request a demonstration in the USA e-mail here

To request a demonstration in Europe e.mail here

To request a demonstration in Japan e.mail here

 


New Gatan Corporate Brochure

Gatan is proud to announce its new company Brochure with a full overview of our products for TEM and SEM. Click here to receive a brochure which provides a comprehensive overview of our Analytical, Imaging and Specimen Preparation Products and Holders, as well as SEM Products for Cryotransfer, Tensile & Heating Stages, Cold Stages, Field Cancelling and Cathodoluminescence.

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Exhibitions & courses

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at M&M in Quebec City! We completely booked our Demo Schedules on the UltraScan for TEM and the Alto Cryo Stage for SEM.

European GIF Workshop: November, 2002, Graz, Austria
The FELMI EELS & EFTEM course is a concentrated, 3 days hands-on laboratory workshop that will take you step-by-step through the use of an integrated FEI energy-filtering/EELS system (CM20, TF20 GIF).

Click here for trtaining details


Dr. Reza Alani

On September 19, Gatan was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Reza Alani. An employee of Gatan since 1986, Reza was immensely respected by Gatan and the Microscopy community as a whole.

 

 


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CL Demo Facility Opens

Gatan
established a new cathodoluminescence (CL) demonstration facility in Golden, Co. in conjunction with the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL).
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