Microscopy & Imaging
Optical, electron and atomic-force microscopy for surface analysis, micro-structure and failure investigation. Wirsam supplies SEM, FIB-SEM, micro-CT, confocal, digital and materials science microscopes from TESCAN, Evident (Olympus), Nanosurf and other world-leading manufacturers.
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High-resolution electron microscopes from TESCAN and Semplor — SEM, FIB-SEM, micro-CT, desktop SEM, 4D-STEM, laser processing, automated mineralogy and ion implantation.
Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)
VEGA, MIRA, CLARA, MAGNA.
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FIB-SEM Systems
AMBER 2, AMBER X 2, SOLARIS 2.
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Micro-CT Systems
UniTOM HR 2, UniTOM XL, DynaTOM, CoreTOM.
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4D-STEM / Analytical STEM
TENSOR 4D-STEM Platform.
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Automated Mineralogy (TIMA)
TIMA SEM-EDS for quantitative particle and mineral analysis.
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Laser Solutions
FemtoChisel femtosecond laser.
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Ex Situ Lift-Out Solutions
EXLO System for TEM lamella preparation.
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Ion Implantation & UHV Solutions
NANOSPACE UHV systems.
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Desktop SEM
NANOS compact tabletop SEM with optional EDS.
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Evident (Olympus) optical and fluorescence microscopes for biomedical research, clinical diagnostics and life science.
Upright Microscopes
BX43, BX53, BX63.
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Inverted Microscopes
IXplore IX85, IX73, CKX53.
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Laser Scanning Confocal
FV5000 confocal and multiphoton.
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Super-Resolution Spinning Disk
IXplore SpinSR, SpinXL, TruSight SR.
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Stereo Microscopes
SZX7, SZX10, SZX16.
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Routine/Student Microscopes
CX23, CX33, CX43.
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Cell Culture & Monitoring
Provi CM20, CellVivo, CCSW.
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IVF Solutions
IX73 IVF system, micromanipulators.
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Evident (Olympus) industrial microscopy for metallurgy, semiconductor inspection, surface measurement and cleanliness analysis.
Metallurgical Microscopes
BX53M, GX53, BX53-P.
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3D Optical Profilometers and Industrial Confocal Microscopes
LEXT OLS5500, LEXT OLS5100.
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Digital Microscopes
DSX2000, DSX1000.
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Semiconductor Inspection
MX63, MX63L, AL120.
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Cleanliness Analysis
CIX100 — ISO 16232/VDA 19 compliant.
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AR Microscopes
SZX-AR1 augmented reality system.
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Specialised instruments from Nanosurf, Dino-Lite, Linkam, Applied Spectral Imaging and Slee Medical — AFM, digital handheld, temperature stages, cytogenetics and histology.
AFM & STM
Nanosurf AFM systems.
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Dino-Lite Digital Microscopes
Dino-Lite AM Series handheld microscopes.
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Heating / Cooling Stages
Linkam temperature-controlled stages.
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Cytogenetics / FISH Imaging
Applied Spectral Imaging.
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Histology Equipment
Slee Medical microtomes and cryostats.
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EM consumables and life science supplies from Ted Pella — grids, stains, mounting media and specialty chemicals.
Our Suppliers in This Category
Wirsam represents world-leading manufacturers across the microscopy category.
TESCAN
SEM, FIB-SEM, Micro-CT, 4D-STEM, automated mineralogy and ion beam systems.
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Evident (Olympus)
Upright, inverted, confocal, super-resolution, digital and industrial microscopes.
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Nanosurf
Atomic Force Microscopes for nanoscale surface characterisation.
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Dino-Lite
Handheld and stand-mounted digital microscopes.
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Linkam
Temperature-controlled stages for in-situ microscopy.
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Ted Pella
EM consumables and accessories for electron microscopy.
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Industries Served
This category serves customers across the following industries.
Mining & Minerals
Automated mineralogy, ore characterisation, liberation analysis
Academic & Research
Materials characterisation, nanostructure analysis, advanced imaging
Metals & Materials
Failure analysis, microstructure inspection, coating characterisation
Semiconductor & Electronics
Wafer inspection, failure analysis, thin film characterisation
Energy, Batteries & Renewables
Battery materials, fuel cell R&D, solar cell characterisation
Clinical & Diagnostic
Histology, cytogenetics, IVF and clinical microscopy
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our microscopy solutions.
Wirsam Scientific is one of Southern Africa’s leading microscopy suppliers, representing TESCAN (electron microscopy, FIB-SEM, Micro-CT), Evident/Olympus (light, confocal and digital microscopes), Nanosurf (AFM/STM), Dino-Lite (digital microscopes), Linkam (temperature stages), Applied Spectral Imaging (cytogenetics), Slee Medical (histology) and Ted Pella (EM consumables).
A Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) uses a focused electron beam to image surfaces at high resolution. A FIB-SEM combines an electron beam with a focused ion beam, enabling not just imaging but precision material removal for cross-section preparation, TEM lamella preparation and 3D tomography.
Yes. Through our partnership with Evident (Olympus) we supply the FV5000 laser scanning confocal microscope, spinning disk confocal systems (IXplore SpinSR, SpinXL) and super-resolution platforms, used in cell biology, neuroscience and live cell imaging.
Yes. Wirsam is the authorised distributor of TESCAN TIMA — an automated mineralogy platform combining SEM with EDS detectors for quantitative particle analysis, mineral liberation analysis and phase mapping. Widely used in mining, metallurgy and geoscience.
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