Meet the Team: Engineering Excellence with Sam Moss at Precisionary Instruments

At Precisionary Instruments, our mission is to provide cutting-edge tissue sectioning solutions for researchers around the world. Behind every high-performance vibratome, microtome, and cryostat is a team of dedicated engineers who work tirelessly to ensure precision, durability, and usability. Today, we’re excited to spotlight Sam Moss, an engineer whose expertise and problem-solving skills help drive the innovation behind our products.

Engineering Precision in Tissue Sectioning

Sam plays a vital role in designing, refining, and testing our instruments. His work ensures that each product meets the rigorous demands of scientific research. Whether it’s developing new models or enhancing existing ones, Sam’s goal is to maximize performance, reliability, and ease of use for scientists in the lab.

“We incorporate feedback from our customers to design new products and improve existing ones,” Sam explains. “We focus on performance, usability, and reliability, running rigorous tests to ensure our slicers function optimally both out of the box and years down the line.”

For Precisionary Instruments, precision engineering is at the heart of everything we do. Sam emphasizes that every component must work in harmony to produce flawless tissue sections. Even the highest-quality parts require fine adjustments to maintain micrometer-level accuracy.

Turning Research Needs into Innovative Solutions

A unique aspect of Sam’s work is collaborating directly with scientists to develop customized solutions for their research needs. By visiting labs and understanding their pain points, he helps create tools that enable breakthroughs in tissue sectioning.

“We love working with researchers to design custom accessories and even entirely new vibratomes to help them section tissues that no other microtome on the market can handle,” Sam says.

This hands-on approach ensures that Precisionary Instruments stays at the forefront of scientific advancements, making research more efficient and effective.

Problem-Solving in Real Time

From troubleshooting a vibratome that’s been used for years to helping a lab develop a protocol for cutting a new tissue type, Sam and the engineering team are always ready to tackle challenges.

“Sometimes, a machine needs maintenance or repairs, and sending it back isn’t an option for the researcher. In these cases, we guide them through repairs remotely or create detailed protocols to keep their work on track,” Sam shares.

His ability to think on his feet and provide real-time solutions helps researchers stay focused on their experiments without unnecessary downtime.

Ensuring Quality and Performance

At Precisionary Instruments, quality control is non-negotiable. Sam and the team carefully inspect every component before assembly, ensuring that only the best parts make it into each vibratome, microtome, and cryostat.

“We work with top-tier suppliers and hold our components to extremely high standards. Every machine is tested before it leaves our facility, ensuring researchers get reliable, high-quality sections from day one,” Sam explains.

Beyond building and testing, prototyping and field testing play a crucial role in product development. By working directly with scientists in their labs, Sam and the engineering team refine designs based on real-world feedback before full-scale production.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Tissue Sectioning

With advances in automation, AI-assisted sectioning, and high-throughput tissue slicing, the future of tissue sectioning is evolving rapidly. Sam and his team are continuously working on innovations that will make sectioning faster, more precise, and more accessible for researchers worldwide.

“We’re excited about developing new features and designs that will push the boundaries of what’s possible in tissue sectioning,” Sam says.

The People Behind the Precision

Sam’s dedication to engineering excellence ensures that every researcher using a Compresstome vibratome, rotary microtome, or cryostat can rely on their instrument to perform flawlessly. His work helps scientists focus on discoveries rather than troubleshooting equipment.

At Precisionary Instruments, our engineers are the backbone of innovation, ensuring that our tools meet the needs of today’s—and tomorrow’s—scientific advancements.

Interested in learning more about how our engineering team is shaping the future of tissue sectioning? Get in touch with us today!