The repairs on the ESEM are still ongoing. We are continuing to work with Thermo Fisher on this issue.
Last week, the EDS system on the FESEM was sent out for repairs. It will likely be 3-4 weeks before the system is back online.
The FESEM is still available for imaging.
Unfortunately, the ESEM is still offline. We believe the problem has been identified. Hopefully, Thermo Fisher will be able to ship the part this week. Once the new part has been installed I will know more.
Thank you for your patience,
The EDS system on the FESEM is not initializing. I’m working with a technician to solve the problem. The FESEM is still available for high resolution imaging.
The Laboratory of Mechanistic Glycobiology research group, led by Dr. Tarun Dam, is studying how the function of biomolecules from plant cells translates to human cells. Hemolysin X is a biomolecule that can disrupt and disintegrate cell membranes. The image above depicts how Hemolysin X systematically disintegrates a red blood cell. The research group is looking into how this molecule reacts with other types of mammalian cells, including cancer cells.
Image taken by Jared Edwards, Chemistry PhD candidate, on ACMAL’s Hitachi S-4700 FE-SEM.
Learn more about the Laboratory of Mechanistic Glycobiology research group: Laboratory of Mechanistic Glycobiology
Visit the Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory’s webpage to learn more about our shared facility and instruments available to the Michigan Tech research community: ACMAL
The ESEM is offline due to issues with the power supply. We are working with the manufacturer to correct the issue.
The ESEM is back online and available for use.
The ESEM is down. I am working with FEI to diagnose the error.
The STEM is back online. The chiller repairs are completed and the technician from FEI has finished his maintenance.
Facilities have completed the updates on the rooftop chiller. They add capacity to the system by switching to potable water to cool the condenser side of the chillers. This will temporarily resolve the problem and get us back online until a more robust solution can be implemented. The technician from Thermo Fisher will be here this week to complete the repairs. If all goes well the TEM will be back online next week.
Stay tuned for more information.