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Serial block-face SEM Applications
This revolutionary technique is paving the way to a deeper understanding of biological structures by offering unprecedented access to their three-dimensional architecture at the nanometer scale.


Integration of katana microtome with JEOL Field Emission Microscope
Eudri Venter from JEOL UK presented JEOL's advanced scanning electron microscopy solutions for life sciences, specifically volume...


Serial Block-face Imaging and EDS Elemental Mapping
This talk by James Thompson from University of Southampton presented at the vEM Technology Forum 2025 discusses the capabilities of this...


SBF-SEM Sample Preparation Guide
Start preparing your sample for the katana microtome Osmium Staining for Biological Samples Osmium based staining is recommended for the...

Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry in Combination with 3D SEM Facilitates the Identification and Segmentation of Cells and Organelles
Louise Hughes¹, Cheng Cheng², Stuart Searle², Iain Anderson¹ 1 Oxford Instruments, High Wycombe, UK 2 Connectomx, Didcot, UK AIM: Test...

An Integrated Solution for the Complete Serial Block-Face Scanning Electron Microscopy Workflow: From Image Acquisition to Data Processing
Martin Koban, Markéta Machálková, Jakub Javůrek Microscopy and Microanalysis, Volume 29, Issue Supplement_1, 1 August 2023, Pages...
ConnectomX Partners with SenseAI
Oxford, August 8th, 2024 ConnectomX, the manufacturer of the katana microtome, has announced a partnership with SenseAI, a leading...


Serial Block-Face SEM for Life Science
3D Ultrastructural Imaging for Life Sciences Understanding the 3D ultrastructure of cells, tissues and organelles is essential for...

Serial Block-Face SEM for Materials Science
Extend Materials Science into the next dimension
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