The Hummingbird Nanoscience Laboratory supports our research-forward approach to hardware development.

Driven by science, guided by scientists

Grant-supported research-forward product conceptualization

Dedicated applications testing in a laboratory environment

Nanoscience laboratory with two JEOL 2100 TEMs available to reserve

Browse options below for training, demonstration, and facility visits

Instruments built by and for microscopists

Why do we put applications first?

Scientific development for the public good

Multi-discipline team to support a wide array of applications and research goals

Decades of expertise garnered out of utilitarian purpose to advance science

Programmatic research initiatives define the field

Nanoscience research is highly infrastructural requiring support of funding agencies

Researcher/vendor relationships are shaped by applications landscape

Training Classes

How do we support in-situ microsopy researchers?

Standard 2-day class
Complete workflow, exploration of applications, and experimentation in the TEM
Any relevant add-on features or custom capabilities

Express 1-day class
For experienced researchers who want to refresh their skills.

Classes offered quarterly

Liquid cell TEM holder (Standard/Express)

Optical liquid cell TEM holder (Standard only)

Gas cell TEM holder (Standard/Express)

Optical gas cell TEM holder (Standard only)

Biasing Nanomanipulator TEM holder (Standard/Express)

Use our in-situ TEM laboratory

Want to try before you buy?

Explore the Hummingbird Scientific holder suite

Test drive or demo in-situ sample holders in our JEOL 2100 TEM(s)

Tour our facility where holders are manufactured

Local options for testing ThermoFisher/FEI, Hitachi, TESCAN, and NION products

Reserve microscope time for experimentation

Perform your experiment independently for extended periods

Recieve support from an Applications Scientist

Our Equipment

JEOL JEM-2100

Direct Electron DE12 camera

200 kV LaB6 electron source

JEOL JEM-2100Plus

TVIPS TemCam XF416 camera

200 kV LaB6 electron source

TEM lab accommodations

What else can I expect during my visit?

Two JEOL 2100 TEMs for in-situ testing
Fully stocked nanoscience laboratory with applications holder suite
Ample lab space for custom experimental setups

Other accommodations

Desk and work space for multiple team members

WiFi Internet access and lunch provided

Staffed by Application Scientist