The Centre

Now called Adelaide Microscopy, the Centre for Electron Microscopy and Microstructure Analysis (CEMMSA) was formed in 1991 when the University of Adelaide brought together its Electron Beam Instrumentation and associated Sample Preparation equipment to be collocated in the existing Electron Optical Centre.

Adelaide Microscopy is located in the basement level of the Medical School Building North on Frome Rd and now offers not only the latest in electron beam techniques but also optical, confocal, multiphoton, invivo, live cell and X-ray imaging techniques.

Our expert staff offers a consultancy service in a diverse range of electron microscopy and microanalysis applications. Adelaide Microscopy staff are among the best in their field and understand the need for accurate analysis and application of the most suitable technique to help solve industry problems.

Servicing students and staff in the university environment produces a high volume of work. Adelaide Microscopy aims to keep costs down for internal and external clients by using economies of scale.

The centre's state of the art equipment and extensive professional experience assures clients complete confidence in the analysis of nanostructures of non-biological and biological materials.

The Adelaide Microscopy Waite Facility, established in 2013, is an annex of the North Tce Campus to service the needs of researchers at the Waite Campus. It is currently home to a TEM, SEM, microtomes, sample preparation tools and many more to come.