Introducing

Precision Charge Neutralisation

Motorised Needle for Precision Gas Delivery

A proprietary needle guided by a precision XYZ stage delivers a tight jet of gas with sub-micron accuracy, neutralising charge exactly where needed while preserving high vacuum conditions for maximum BSE signal

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Seamless Integration

Designed as a dedicated attachment for the katana microtome, integrating flawlessly into your existing SBF-SEM hardware and software workflow.

Precision Charge Neutralisation system

Precision Supersonic Jet

A proprietary needle produces a focused supersonic jet of gas molecules, directed precisely at the active imaging site. This maximises back-scattered electron (BSE) collection, delivering image clarity unattainable with conventional gas injection or low-vacuum methods.

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Charging Artifacts Eliminated

Direct comparison on a resin-embedded sample — without and with Precision Charge Neutralisation

Without charge neutralisation — visible charging artifacts
With charge neutralisation — clean, artifact-free imaging
Without PCN
With PCN

Technical Specifications

Engineered to Perform

needle

  • 1 μm positioning resolution
  • 0.5 mm O.D. brass needle

gas delivery

  • 0–0.6 MPa gas pressure
  • 4 mm push-fit gas connector
  • Compatible gases: N₂, Ar & more

compatibility

  • New & existing katana microtomes
  • All standard SEMs
  • High vacuum operating environment