Don't miss it...the 2026 EMS | Quorum Webinar Series continues June 17.

Dr. Helena Bland of Quorum Technologies joins us for an in-depth series on EM Sample Preparation. Free with registration.

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The Prepmaster™ 5100 – for consistently reproducible, walk-away automated EM specimen and grid processing. Now installation is on us!

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HexAuFoil® is here...

The revolutionary Ultra-Small Hole Gold Support Grid for cryo-electron microscopy that will improve every image. Get higher data collection rates now.

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Get the C-flat™ Advantage...

C-flat is the ideal holey carbon film for cryo-EM. And there are no long waiting periods — we make it ourselves!

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Biolyst Scientific Appoints New CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Biolyst Scientific a leading provider of innovative solutions in the life sciences and clinical laboratory markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Hexamer as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. This leadership transition reflects Biolyst Scientific's continued focus on innovation and dedication to our customers.

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Citifluor, A Division of Electron Microscopy Sciences, has developed a range of antifadent mounting media which greatly reduce the fading of the fluorescence of fluorochromes or fluorescent dyes used for labelling biological specimens.

EMS Contract Packaging is a total service contract manufacturer, packager, and formulator, with over 40 years of experience in drug and cosmetic formulating and packaging. EMS will make your idea a reality, whether large or small, with attention to detail, precision and punctuality.

A complete product catalog of the entire Diatome collection of Diamond knives, tools, and accessories for Electron and Light microscopy for Biological and Materials Science at room and cryo temperatures. Available on-line as well is information on our services, programs, specials, and policies. The complete handling and use technical manual as well as troubleshooting can also be found at our site.

Developed in 1875 by Arnold Dumont in La Sagne, Switzerland, Dumont produces high quality handmade tweezers, and has gained the popularity of all researchers over the years. Only the highest quality steel is used in the manufacturing of Dumont tweezers. See them online at www.DumontTweezers.com.

Workshops, One-on-One Training, and Equipment Demos - ranging from a general introduction to the field of electron microscopy to very specific techniques. Located in Hatfield, PA, our Academy houses several laboratories allowing students to get hands-on training in SEM, TEM and Wet Labs with state-of-the-art equipment. Sign up today!

We are pleased to announce that we are the proud distributors of Ideal-tek tweezers and instruments. Ideal-tek is committed to quality with the perfection of its products since being established in Switzerland in 1964. Ideal-tek is one of the world's leading manufacturers of precision hand tools and instruments. Take a look at the many varieties available.

Negafile furniture quality wood filing systems and storage cases for grids, negatives, film and microscope glass slides. And a full line of shipping and packaging solutions for all your traditional or digital media.

The NIGHTSEA® Stereo Microscope Fluorescence Adapter adapts just about any stereo microscope (dissecting microscope) for fluorescence with no modification to the microscope itself. The modular design lets you easily switch between several different excitation/emission combinations to work with a variety of fluorescent proteins and other fluorophores.

The EMS Swiss Personal Line of Tweezers from Rubis merges precision engineering with ultra-modern technology. Made in Switzerland exclusively for Electron Microscopy Sciences, these tweezers are hand-selected by our experts for your specific requirements.

The Summers Optical on-line catalog, includes a complete line of optical cements, adhesives, decementing agents, hardness testers, ultrasonic baths and UV lights, as well as technical and transmission data and problem solving. Discover our unique bonding manual, including troubleshooting and charts for choosing a cement for specific applications, and a complete set of MSDS on all of our products.

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Available in 3 configurations based on your application needs.

Ultrastable gold supports for cryo-EM that reduce the movement of frozen specimens during imaging.

From NIGHTSEA...View fluorescence in the lab or the field!

Specifically designed for transferring delicate samples under both cryogenic conditions & high vacuum, or at ambient temperatures under inert atmosphere.

Not only Carbon...we coat grids with Formvar and SiO2 as well, including in combination. Additional options include Lacey or Holey Carbon, Pioloform, and Beryllium.

Diamond knives for cryo-ultramicrotomy, light microscopy, histology, and electron microscopy.

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2026 Trade Shows

Updated for 2026!  We look forward to meeting with our customers in person or in virtual environments.  We welcome you to visit us at these tradeshows throughout the year.  Find out how we're about electron and all microscopy sciences!

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New Cryo Products

EMS has expanded its inventory of Cryo Supplies and Accessories.  Like to learn more?  Click the link below to view our exciting new Cryo-EM Vitrification Supplies.

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Bulk Chemicals

Introducing our new Buffers and Fixatives catalog, featuring many of our chemicals now available in bulk sizes