Intertek optical microscopy laboratories operate at the cutting edge of digital imaging and analysis in all respects. The Intertek labs are staffed with scientists providing years of combined experience in highly successful research and production problem solving for a wide range of problems, materials and clients. Digital images of client samples are quickly forwarded by internet from the Intertek laboratory to the client. Contact Intertek for more information on microscopy analysis services and capabilities.

Optical Microscopy Capabilities include:

• Fixing, staining and embedding of difficult-to-image materials
• Expert microtomy for thin section preparation
• Research Microscopy of surfaces and internal micro-structures
• Polarised Light Microscopy for identification of contaminants
• Confocal Microscopy using molecular probes and 3D reconstruction
• Hot-Stage Optical Microscopy Laboratory
• Cold and shear stages for altering sample micro-environments
• Dynamic time-lapse imaging for fast and slow events
• Digital imaging from macro to ultra-micro magnifications

Optical Microscopy Expertise includes:

• Optical surface analysis is often the preferred starting point for materials related problem solving
• Fully understand micro-structure and product property relationships
• Non-contact evaluation of encapsulated or multi-component systems
• Optimisation of time dependant variables such as crystallisation
• Root cause determination of product fracture or product failure
• Identification and measurement of product contamination problems
• The Intertek MSG laboratory is a recognised centre of excellence in forensic microscopy and supply chain contamination analysis.

• Surface Analysis Techniques and Instrumentation