A robust micromanipulator for the scanning electron microscope.
A simple device for holding and moving mechanical tools in the region of a sample being viewed in the scanning electron microscope is described. The unit has a 20:1 mechanical reduction and when fitted with a tungsten carbide dental chisel, it is sufficiently rigid to cut biological hard tissues. Alternately, when fitted with an electro-etched tungsten needle, it can be used, in conjunction with specimen stage controls, to remove individual cells from the surface of soft tissues. Examples of these applications are illustrated.
D000818:Animals; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002469:Cell Separation; D002642:Chick Embryo / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008846:Micromanipulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009339:Needles; D010006:Osteoblasts / Q000648:ultrastructure; D014414:Tungsten
D014414:Tungsten