ALTO 1000 is an exciting new concept in cryo-SEM.

Depending on the user’s applications and requirements, exactly the correct configuration of cryo-system can be specified.

ALTO 1000 is a new, compact, easy to use cryo-system, designed to give optimum results with tungsten SEM and combined SEM-FIB microscopes at both high- and low-vacuum conditions.

The guiding principals of the ALTO range have been followed i.e. unrivalled visibility and convenience in use, plus high performance due to excellent temperature control, anti-contamination, fracturing and coating facilities. 

Applications guide

Every cryo-system user has different applications and detailed requirements, so this table should only be used as a guide. To fine tune your system specification and to consider the wide range of accessories on offer, please contact us to discuss.



System version
Typical applications

ALTO1000A
Polymers, other beam sensitive materials, surface studies of low water content materials, requires imaging of uncoated specimens

ALTO1000B
All life science materials, soft solids, surface studies, requires imaging of uncoated specimens

ALTO1000C
Plant surface studies, low water content materials and soft solids including fracture surfaces, requires imaging of uncoated specimens

ALTO1000D
All life science materials, soft solids, suspensions, emulsions, including fracture surfaces, requires imaging of uncoated specimens

ALTO1000E
All life science materials, soft solids, suspensions, emulsions, including fracture surfaces, additional imaging performance available from coated material