Automated plasma FIB SEM for scalable cryo-ET lamella preparation

The Thermo Scientific Arctis Cryo Plasma-FIB is a dedicated cryogenic lamella preparation system designed for automated, unattended operation in cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) workflows.

 

Optimized for routine operation at scale, the Arctis Cryo Plasma-FIB supports the efficient preparation of large numbers of lamellae from multiple grids, enabling cryo-ET studies that rely on robust, quantitative datasets across cellular and molecular biology.

 

By combining automation, connected workflows, correlative microscopy and multi-grid operation, Arctis Cryo Plasma-FIB supports routine cryo-ET lamella preparation at scale.


Arctis Cryo-Plasma FIB capabilities

Correlative light and electron microscopy

Integrated fluorescence light microscopy (iFLM) enables the same region of interest to be viewed with light, ion, and electron beams.

Automated multi-grid lamella preparation

The Arctis Cryo Plasma-FIB automates lamella preparation across multiple grids in a single run, enabling scalable cryo-ET operation in shared laboratories.

Cryo-ET workflow integration

See how the Arctis Cryo Plasma-FIB facilitates a connected cryo-ET workflow, from sample and lamella preparation to cryo-EM imaging.

What is cryo-electron tomography?

Discover how cryo-electron tomography facilitates 3D visualization of biological structures in their native cellular environment.

Service and support

From installation and training to ongoing service and optimization, Thermo Fisher Scientific supports your cryo FIB throughout its lifecycle.

Resources and documentation

Access datasheets, application notes, webinars, and reference materials on the Arctis Cryo Plasma-FIB and related cryo-ET workflows.

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