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Do it yourself Training
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We would like to visit every EM laboratory but our time and their funds do not allow this to happen. The next best option is
to let the client work through a course on their own, in their own time,
in their own laboratory, that is what Portfolio is all about
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SEM Portfolio & TEM Portfolio and "NEW" Twin Detector FEG SEM portfolio These courses are made up of series of practical exercises designed for microscopists to conduct in their own laboratory. All the specimens, text books, or CD, guide-lines, and instructions are provided. The object of each course is to help the microscopist to understand the microscope in greater depth. Whilst gaining this knowledge the microscopist develops a portfolio of micrographs which form the A to Z of scanning or transmission electron microscopy. A completed, and graded, PROTRAIN PORTFOLIO demonstrates the microscopists expertise in the subject. The practicals cover the use of such features as spot size, working distance (specimen position), accelerating voltage, filament saturation and bias settings. The instructions include guidelines which teach the microscopist to optimise the instrument's performance, how to calibrate the magnification, as well as showing the microscopist how to attain the maximum resolution from their instrument (often higher than the manufacturer claims) at a range of accelerating voltages. These courses have been developed from our very extensive experience in practical scanning and transmission electron microscopy, gained by running courses throughout the world. Many test runs have been conducted to prove the course material. We are certain that the procedures within PROTRAIN PORTFOLIO will improve the knowledge of any electron microscope operator no matter how experienced. In addition to the knowledge derived from the course is the added feature of PROTRAIN PORTFOLIO being appraised by us, and being an excellent guide to others when assessing the microscopists ability. A registered PROTRAIN PORTFOLIO student is entitled to help over the phone, by letter, by fax, or by e-mail, to ensure that any practical problems are overcome. Each year optional one day PROTRAIN PORTFOLIO courses are held offering additional assistance to our students. When a student considers the course is complete the PROTRAIN PORTFOLIO is appraised by Protrain and their group of assessors. Laboratories are welcome to purchase a PROTRAIN PORTFOLIO for use when training new operators. In this case the PORTFOLIO is not submitted for appraisal, however through its use within the laboratory each microscopists skill level may be "independently" accessed. To have a general laboratory operator training to course to hand ready made and structured, even without the Protrain back-up, makes the PORTFOLIO package well worth while. WE HAVE FOUND THAT UNLESS A TEM HAS A HIGH QUALITY IMAGING SYSTEM OR A BELOW THE SCREEN IMAGING SYSTEM THE SUBTLE IMAGE CHANGES DEVELOPED WITHIN THE TEM PORTFOLIO ARE NOT RESOLVED. IN SHORT WE HAVE FOUND THAT THE IMAGING SYSTEM MAY DICTATE THE LIMIT OF IMAGE QUALITY NOT THE SKILL OF THE OPERATOR OR THE QUALITY OF THE INSTRUMENT! Protrain SEM or TEM Portfolio £245, US$436, €355 each plus postage, packing (UK + VAT) |