24 Aug 2026

Sponsored Content: 20 Years of Mel-Build. And Still Evolving. Meet Us at IMC21

From FIB to TEM — Without Air Exposure. Discover the Latest In-Situ Technologies at IMC21

Meet Us at IMC21 | Booth 131
August 31 – September 3 | Liverpool, UK

Mel-Build Image

Born in Japan, Mel-Build is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. At IMC21, we will showcase our latest In-Situ TEM & FIB Solutions, built on 20 years of experience and continuous development.

Lunch Seminar - Complimentary Lunch Box Included [RESERVE YOUR SEAT]

See What’s New in In-Situ

  • ELECRYO - All-in-One In-Situ TEM
  • Cryogenic Cooling / Air-Free Transfer / MEMS Heating / Electrical Biasing / Dual-Axis Tilting
  • Multiple In-Situ capabilities that once required separate systems are now integrated into a single TEM holder.
  • ELECRYO is also being developed with future expansion toward Tensile Testing in mind.
  • Cooling. Heating. Biasing. And next, Tensile.
  • −100°C Peltier Cooling for FIB
  • Cryo Sample Preparation - Without Liquid Nitrogen
    Cool samples down to −100°C inside the FIB without using liquid nitrogen. This helps reduce thermal damage to sensitive specimens while simplifying TEM lamella preparation.
  • Air-Free → Glovebox-Free
    With our Cartridge Linkage concept, Mel-Build is developing an Air-Free Workflow across:
  • Sample Preparation → FIB → TEM
    By reducing direct handling of delicate specimens, the workflow helps minimize the risk of sample loss and damage while moving toward future glovebox-free and automated transfer.

We will also showcase Tomography / High-Tilt / SEM In-Situ Solutions

Already Using a Mel-Build Holder?

Holder Update Consultation
Existing users are welcome to discuss upgrades, new functions, the latest specifications, and new In-Situ applications for their current holders.

IMC21 Lunch Seminar

  • See the Technology. Learn the Application.
  • ELECRYO / Cartridge Linkage / SEM Solutions
  • See the actual systems while learning about the latest In-Situ technologies, applications, and workflows.
  • Complimentary Lunch Box for Attendees

Quantities are limited, so advance reservation is recommended. Priority will be given to registered attendees.

[RESERVE YOUR SEAT]

Meet Our Euro Area Manager

Alex Bright, Ph.D.
Alex earned his Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Cambridge and brings approximately 25 years of experience, including roles at Micron and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Meet him at Booth 131 to discuss In-Situ TEM, semiconductors, materials science, and your research applications.

The Mel-Build Challenge Continues!

From M&M to IMC21

Answer a short questionnaire at our booth and take part in our Garapon Prize Draw.

  • Win an iPad, AirPods & More
  • The Mel-Build Chopstick Challenge also continues at IMC21. Put your specimen-handling skills to the test.

See it. Learn it. Challenge it. Win it.

See You at IMC21

Mel-Build | Booth 131
August 31 – September 3 | Liverpool, UK

  • Discover the latest In-Situ technologies.
  • Join our Lunch Seminar.
  • Talk with us about your research or your existing Mel-Build holder.
  • And take on the Mel-Build Challenge.

20 Years. And We’re Just Getting Started.