International Microscopy Congress (IMC) 2026
31 August – 3 September, 2026
Liverpool, UK
Stand #333
We’ve built a strong reputation in electron microscopy by enabling deeper insight and more confident analysis. From revealing the finest details of complex structures to advancing new technologies, our work has helped elevate how scientists understand and interpret the world. As we look to the future, we’re excited to continue working with our customers to push boundaries and elevate their analysis for years to come.
The future of EELS is here
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Join us as we share insights into our next generation energy filter that fundamentally changes the possibilities of materials research, and welcome in the new era of science powered by electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). Register to reserve your spot at our "Igniting a new era of science" learning session reception event on Monday, 31 August at 17:30. |
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Featured products
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PECS III System |
Ilion III System |
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Double-Tilt Liquid Nitrogen Cooling Holder, Model 1697 |
APEX Particle Software |
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EDAX OIM Analysis v9.2 |
DigitalMicrograph v3.63 |
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Demonstrations – Gatan stand 333
Check out the newly introduced DigitalMicrograph 3.63 and OIM Analysis 9.2 software.
| Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) | Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) |
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| *Demonstratees are encouraged to submit their datasets ahead of the show. | |
| Note, all TEM demonstrations are compatible with eaSI™ Technology. | |
Learning sessions – Gatan stand 333
Monday, 31 August
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Igniting a new era of science – Product introduction and reception Ray Twesten, Gatan |
Tuesday, 1 September
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Strain analysis with EBSD in OIM Analysis René de Kloe, Gatan |
| 18:00 – 18:30 | 4D STEM analysis in DigitalMicrograph Ana Pakzad, Gatan |
Wednesday, 2 September
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Accelerating your microanalysis with APEX EDS software: From quantitative elemental mapping to particle analysis David Stowe, Gatan |
| 18:00 – 18:30 | DigitalMicrograph automation: From basic scripts to AI-driven solutions Liam Spillane, Gatan |
Scientific talks
Monday, 31 August
| 14:55 – 15:10 | High-throughput atomic-scale characterisation of industrial catalyst development Symposium: Innovating microscopy end-to-end: Hardware, automation and AI in honour of Albert Crewe; Room 3B Zaeem Najeeb, University of Oxford/Johnson Matthey Technology Centre |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Precession-assisted 4D STEM for multimodal EELS and strain mapping analysis Symposium: Electron diffraction and 4D STEM; Room 2E (Hall 2) Liam Spillane, Gatan |
Tuesday, 1 September
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Pushing the limits of spectroscopy: Atomic-resolution chemical mapping and structural analysis at high energy loss by EELS Symposium: Advances in spectroscopy and spectral imaging techniques; Room 2L (Hall 2) Peter van Aken, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research |
Wednesday, 2 September
| 12:05 – 12:20 | Closing the loop towards automated in-situ 4D STEM and 4D STEM mapping Symposium: Innovating microscopy end-to-end: Hardware, automation and AI in honour of Albert Crewe; Room 3B Fintan Hardy, Imperial College London |
| 14:55 – 15:10 | Quantitative SEM assessment of lithium-containing phases in indium and graphite battery anodes Symposium: Energy storage and conversion; Room 1C (Auditorium) David Stowe, Gatan |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | From prompts to pipelines: Metadata-aware Copilot agents for Python scripting in DigitalMicrograph Symposium: Innovating microscopy end-to-end: Hardware, automation and AI in honour of Albert Crewe; Room 3B Ana Pakzad, Gatan |
Posters
Tuesday, 1 September
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Enhancing EBSD accuracy and strain mapping using forward-model diffraction methods Poster Session 2; Poster IP2 098 René de Kloe, Gatan |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | From patterns to profiles: Real-time python processing of in-situ SAED in DigitalMicrograph Poster Session 2; Poster IP2 094 Ana Pakzad, Gatan |
Wednesday, 2 September
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Improving analysis of phase relationships in oxidised stainless steel using EBSD spherical indexing Poster Session 3; Poster PP3 774 René de Kloe, Gatan |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Nanoparticle nucleation and growth in liquid phase: Dose-controlled multimodal STEM with synchronized pre-specimen electrostatic beam blanking Poster Session 3; Poster IP3 159 Liam Spillane, Gatan |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Dose-fractionated atomic-resolution counted EELS mapping of high-entropy oxides Poster Session 3; Poster IP3 033 Ray Twesten, Gatan |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Optical properties of dislocations in diamond Poster Session 3; Poster IP3 025 Douglas Cameron, Gatan |
Thursday, 3 September
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Dynamic electrostatic refocusing: An effective strategy for overcoming chromatic aberration in core-loss EELS Poster Session 4; Poster IP4 044 Catriona McGilvery, Imperial College London |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | Achieving high spatial selectivity with high-energy electron energy loss spectroscopy Poster Session 4; Poster IP4 057 Andrew Thron, Gatan |
Ni data courtesy of Yichen Yang and Josh Kacher, Georgia Tech