TESCAN Group, a.s, Czech Republic, a leading global manufacturer of electron microscopes and advanced scientific instruments, has acquired EXpressLO LLC, Lehigh Acres, Fla., a provider of innovative FIB lift-out solutions for specimen preparation in STEM and other analytical techniques.
“This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for TESCAN as we continue to drive innovation, growth, and workflow solutions for our customers,” said Jean-Charles Chen, Ceo of TESCAN. “By combining EXpressLO’s expertise in specimen handling with our existing technology, we are well-positioned to deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Dr. Lucille A. Giannuzzi, president of EXpressLO LLC, said, “TESCAN is the perfect partner to facilitate continued development of FIB specimen handling for a variety of environmental conditions, while fostering growth by leveraging their existing customer base. I look forward to joining the TESCAN business development team.”
This acquisition will enable TESCAN to develop higher throughput and time-to-data TEM workflows for materials science and semiconductor customers by integrating EXpressLO’s innovative portfolio of technology and solutions with TESCAN’s recently launched new generation Gallium and Plasma FIB-SEM platforms and TENSOR (4D)-STEM imaging and analysis solutions.
In addition, EXpressLO’s expertise in cryogenic and environmentally sensitive material handling will help TESCAN customers performing life sciences, soft materials, and battery materials research.
TESCAN will continue to support EXpressLO’s existing customers while expanding their global outreach, offering EXLO products to any potential customer with a FIB. Manufacturing of EXpressLO’s cryogenic EXLO products will remain in the USA.
For more information:
EXpressLO LLC
https://www.expresslo.com/
TESCAN Group
https://www.tescan.com/
