The Electron Microscopy Laboratory at the University of Reading uses Agar as a “one-stop-shop” for accessories for their facility.

Dr Laura Felisari working with the FEI Quanta SEM at the EM Lab at the University of Reading

Stansted, 28th January, 2014: Agar Scientific, a leading supplier of microscopy accessories and consumables, is pleased to report on the work of the Electron Microscopy Laboratory at the University of Reading.

As a leading supplier of accessories for microscopy, Agar Scientific is very pleased to have built a strong and loyal customer base. The Electron Microscopy Laboratory at the University of Reading has worked closely with Agar for a number of years.

The Electron Microscopy Laboratory is a central facility for the University of Reading, housing 2 SEMs, 2 TEMs and a comprehensive suite of specimen preparation equipment. There are users from the departments of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Food Biosciences, Biological Sciences, Systems Engineering, Geography and Archaeology working on a wide range of projects, from the structure of viruses to the chemical composition of ancient artefacts. The staff offers full training in operation, analysis and interpretation and work in partnership with research groups across the campus on specific projects in physical and life sciences. The Laboratory offers a full consultancy service for health, biosciences, food, chemical, medical, electronic, forensic and failure analysis, security, nanotechnology, polymer and materials across manufacturing industries as part of “looking at things differently.”

Describing their relationship with Agar, Manager of the EM Laboratory, Dr Peter Harris says “Agar is a “one-stop shop” which can provide almost everything we need for our EM facility. It is very convenient to be able to source what we need from a single supplier. We have used Agar since the Laboratory was set up 10 years ago. Agar has a great deal of expertise in all aspects of electron microscopy, and they respond quickly to our technical queries. Delivery times are usually very short.”

Agar Scientific provides a comprehensive online catalogue and price list on all accessories and consumables for microscopy. To download your free copy, please visit www.agarscientific.com and register today.

About Agar Scientific
Agar Scientific has served the microscopy community for over forty years as a leading international supplier of consumables, accessories and specialist equipment for all disciplines of microscopy.

The company has manufacturing facilities for the production of calibration specimens, grids, apertures and filaments. This is backed by an experienced technical team which has a wide practical experience in specimen preparation and microscopy techniques, and can assist you in the selection and use of Agar Scientific products.

From their UK headquarters, Agar provides a fast and efficient despatch service from their extensive range of stock items. Looking worldwide, a network of agents and distributors can supply you locally as appropriate.

Agar offers a complete online catalogue of consumables and accessories for electron and light microscopy to meet the needs of all working in biological and material science related fields.

For further information, please contact Agar direct or their marketing agency, Talking Science Limited:
Agar Scientific
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