The guide is published in print and online at www.microscopy-today.com. For such a guide to be truly useful, it must be comprehensive. Thus, the editors have assembled an index identifying hundreds of products listed under more than 300 categories.

The Bruker name has become synonymous with the excellence, innovation and quality that characterize our comprehensive range of scientific instrumentation. Our trusted solutions encompass a wide number of analytical techniques ranging from Magnetic Resonance to Mass Spectrometry and Gas Chromatography, to Microanalysis, Optical and X-Ray Spectroscopy. These market and technology leading products are driving and facilitating many key application areas such as life science research, pharmaceutical analysis, applied analytical chemistry applications, materials research, and nanotechnology, clinical research, molecular diagnostics and homeland defense.

Offering complete solutions for biomedical research, high-tech industries and education, Carl Zeiss Microscopy has over 160 years experience innovating and manufacturing microscopes. With products ranging from light microscopes to electron and ion microscopes, Carl Zeiss provides unsurpassed, industry-leading technology for a diverse range of applications. Scientifically trained application specialists, a global network of field service engineers, and a vast array of educational opportunities ensures our customers always receive the best microscopy experience. With a mission to support your efforts, our commitment to customer care positions Carl Zeiss as a leader in the research community.

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Since our beginning close to 30 years ago, Electron Microscopy Sciences has been specializing in the manufacturing, preparation, and distribution of only the highest quality chemicals, supplies, and equipment, for microscopy and histology as well as all of its related fields.

Hitachi High Technologies America, Inc. (HTA) provides technologically advanced solutions to meet the diverse and complex challenges of materials science, biological research, and industrial manufacturing. HTA supports our satisfied customers with a wide range of reliability-proven instrumentation, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), analytical and biological transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dedicated STEM, focused ion beam (FIB), tabletop SEM microscopes, and microanalysis sample preparation systems.

The International Centre for Diffraction Data is a non-profit scientific organization dedicated to collecting, editing, publishing, and distributing powder diffraction data for the identification of crystalline materials. Our mission is to continue to be the world center for quality diffraction and related data to meet the needs of the technical community. We promote the application of materials characterization methods in science and technology by providing forums for the exchange of ideas and information. We sponsor the Pharmaceutical Powder X-ray Diffraction Symposium (PPXRD), Denver X-ray Conference; its proceedings, Advances in X-ray Analysis; and the journal, Powder Diffraction. ICDD and its members conduct workshops and clinics on materials characterization at our headquarters in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania and at X-ray analysis conferences around the world.

Since its incorporation over two decades ago, IXRF Systems has proved itself as a leader in X-ray microanalysis. IXRF uses innovative design and technology for example, IXRF remains the only EDS company capable of using the SEM PC, offering a “One PC Solution.” IXRF offers a complete suite of analytical tools to all customers presenting an all-inclusive, high-end software suite package which features a myriad of X-ray spectra tools, advanced X-ray elemental mapping, and high resolution digital imaging. Features also include advanced microscope automation tools. IXRF not only offers industry standard features but, in addition, unique features no other EDS systems can offer. Offering FREE software upgrades for the life of the system, the analyst is never out of date in an ever changing software world.

K-Tek Nanotechnology, a distributor of NT-MDT, supplies the most well-known and latest technology the SPM industry has to offer. With proven quality and competitive pricing, our products—that use only the best materials—will keep your AFM equipment working smoothly. Our products are compatible with NT-MDT systems, as well as all other manufacturers.

Leica Microsystems is a world leader in microscopes and scientific instruments. Founded as a family business in the nineteenth century, the company's history was marked by unparalleled innovation on its way to becoming a global enterprise. Its historically close cooperation with the scientific community is the key to Leica Microsystems' tradition of innovation, which draws on users' ideas and creates solutions tailored to their requirements.

Moxtek is the leading manufacturer of nano-optical and X-ray components, including high performance X-ray windows for demanding applications. AP3 ultra-thin polymer windows offer the highest transmission of low energy X-rays. Moxtek DuraBeryllium® windows are highly reliable, are resistance to moisture and harsh chemicals, and are available in thicknesses down to 8 μm. Moxtek also provides window solutions for sealed and flow proportional counters. Moxtek X-ray products (X-ray windows, X-ray JFETs, miniature/portable X-ray sources, X-ray detectors) enable compact handheld and benchtop elemental analysis for positive material identification. Moxtek products are used in various EDXRF systems for environmental screening, for hazardous substance analysis, and for sorting and recycling. Moxtek X-ray products are critical for optimal elemental analysis in electron microscopy, especially for low-Z elements. Moxtek strives to deliver products and services that meet or exceed customer requirements for performance, quality, and value.

Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions (OSIS) provides a decidedly simple answer to the often very diverse requirements in the fields of TEM and SEM applications: dedicated system solutions. This innovative approach helps the users to focus on the essentials—images and results.