Microscopy Analysis

Microscopy analysis is the examination and analysis of a wide range of samples and microstructures of materials, chemicals or products. Microscopy provides an image not normally visible to the naked eye by enlarging it. The overall purpose of microscopy analysis is to assist in the resolution of issues from the health and welfare of humans to product failure and contamination issues in manufacturing and production. The primary branches of microscope analysis are optical microscopy, electron microscopy and scanning probe microscopy. The light or optical microscope uses light beamed through a system of lenses to magnify images of small samples. In electron microscopy, an electron beam is used instead of light to form the image – this provides a better level of resolution than the optical microscope. Scanning probe microscopes use a physical probe to scan the specimen and then form images of the surface for analysis. It has advantages over electron microscopy in that the sample need not be destroyed to be examined; and it offers 3-D imaging. Analysis by microscope of samples and microstructures forms an essential part of our research and development capabilities to identify issues and solve problems in the pharmaceuticals industry, the manufacturing industry and other areas.