Lectures at Microscopy Conference 2025

What's new in volume EM and cryo-electron tomography?
Location: DM Arena, Plenary Hall 
Time: 12:45pm - 13:45pm

Advancements in electron microscopy continue to propel life sciences research by providing deeper insights into cellular and molecular mechanisms. This seminar will cover the latest developments in plasma-FIB technology for room-temperature and cryogenic volume EM applications, innovative cryo-electron tomography sample preparation, and streamlined cryo-ET workflows. We will introduce our new vacuum transfer solution, which can help you transfer cryo lamellae between instruments. This solution brings the Thermo Scientific Arctis Cryo-Plasma-FIB and Krios Cryo-TEM closer together, enabling new and exciting discoveries in cell biology at the molecular level. We will also show how real-time AI analysis can transform the way we collect volumetric data on the Thermo Scientific Hydra Bio Plasma-FIB for both resin-embedded and vitreous specimens. 

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Advanced sub-subsurface analysis with innovative Auto Cross-Section Software 
Location: DM Arena, Plenary Hall 
Time: 12:45pm - 13:45pm

Join us as we delve into the capabilities of advanced automation in focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy. We will highlight new Auto Cross-Section Software, which enables fully automated, multi-site subsurface characterization and unattended acquisition of high-quality multi-modal datasets. This session will explore how automation significantly boosts productivity in sample preparation, making it easier to handle a variety of samples, even for users with minimal FIB-SEM knowledge. We'll discuss the impact of these advancements on research and analysis in both industrial and academic settings, providing insights into how automated solutions can streamline workflows and enhance research outcomes.

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Advanced AI-powered segmentation and 3D visualization for life sciences and materials science
Location: DM Arena, Plenary Hall 
Time: 12:45pm - 13:45pm

Understanding complex cellular architectures and intricate material structures is crucial. Traditional image processing techniques often fall short when segmenting large volumes of data from EM images. Thermo Scientific Amira and Avizo Software address these challenges by integrating advanced AI tools and deep learning algorithms for precise segmentation. These AI-powered solutions significantly enhance the comprehension and analysis of biological images and material structures, including battery components, metal alloys, and porous materials. Both software solutions excel in 3D visualization and can process diverse image data types, such as uCT, SEM, FIB-SEM, TEM, and spectroscopy datasets like EDS. With their user-friendly interfaces and comprehensive tool sets, Amira and Avizo Software streamline workflows and help researchers focus on groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in their fields.

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Streamlining serial section imaging with Thermo Scientific Maps Array Tomography Software
Location: DM Arena, Plenary Hall 
Time: 12:45 - 13:45 

Array tomography is an established method for imaging the ultra-structure of biological specimens at high resolution in 3D. The procedure is conceptually simple and straightforward: Plastic-embedded samples are cut into serial ultra-sections in a standard ultra-microtome, sections are collected as ribbons of tens to hundreds of sections onto wafers or glass slides, and finally the sample is loaded in an electron microscope, where sections are imaged one by one, forming a 3D representation of the sample. In most cases, scientists do not need to image the sections whole but know precisely which areas they need to image at high resolution. Array tomography makes is easy to locate these areas of interest, as all sections can be imaged at any zoom level before choosing target areas.

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