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At Precisionary Instruments, our team is the backbone of innovation in tissue sectioning technology. In this employee spotlight, we introduce Alyssa MacDonald, one of our talented Engineering Technicians, who plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and precision of our vibratomes. A Hands-On Path to Engineering Alyssa’s journey into engineering is unique. With a […]
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 […]
Advancing skin research depends on high-quality tissue samples, and a recent study (Ziolkowski et al. from Science Advances) is a great example of how innovative sectioning techniques can make a big difference. This team of researchers set out to better understand touch detection in skin tissue, and to do that, they needed clear, precise sections […]
If you’re involved in tissue sectioning, you’ve probably heard the terms “vibrating microtome” and “vibratome” thrown around quite a bit. Spoiler alert: they’re actually the exact same thing! But let’s dive a bit deeper into what these nifty laboratory tools are, their history, and how Precisionary Instruments has made some game-changing improvements over the years […]
Microtome blades are used in microtomes to cut thin slices, or sections, of biological tissue samples for microscopic examination. These slices are typically less than 50 micrometers thick and are utilized for a variety of critical purposes, including histological analysis, tissue culture, and electron microscopy. The use of precision cutting blades allows for absolute control […]
Microtome, vibratome, vibrating microtome…you’ve heard so many different terms for this type of laboratory equipment. Let us help you clear up any confusions in terminology! Defining microtome vs vibratome A microtome is a device used to cut very thin slices of tissue, called sections, for examination under a microscope. It typically uses a sharp, stationary […]
