Imago Scientific Instruments
Imago Acquired by AMETEK
Imago Scientific Instruments, has been purchased by Ametek (NYSE: AME). Imago joins CAMECA as part of Ametek's Materials Analysis Division, which provides a wide range of complementary imaging and analysis technologies. Learn more about Ametek at www.ametek.com.
April 13, 2010 | Permalink
Chalmers Adds Imago LEAP Atom Probe
According to Imago Scientific Instruments and FEI Company, Chalmers University has installed Imago's LEAP 3000X HR atom probe in the university's Applied Physics Microsocpy and Microanalysis facility based in Goteborg, Sweden. Chalmers selected Imago's LEAP atom probe after a competitve evaluation of the technical capabilities of several atom probe solutions. Key performance criteria in the final selection were Imago's best-in-class mass resolution and data rate. Imago's LEAP 3000X HR microscope will complement the FEI systems already in use at the facility, including: Titan 80-300 S/TEM, Strata DB-235 DualBeam, and Quanta 200 Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM). Visit www.imago.com for more information.
October 9, 2008 | Permalink
Imago's LEAP Microscopes Receives R+D 100 Award for 2008
Imago Scientific Instruments has received the prestigious R+D 100 Award for 2008 from Research and Development Magazine. A panel of industry experts announced the LEAP3000 HR system's award "as one of the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year." The new LEAP "HR" family of microscopes was released in June 2007 for a wide range of materials research applications; and the LEAP 3000 HR configuration provides the highest voltage-pulse mass resolution ever offered on a commercial three-dimensional atom probe. This is the third time in five years that Imago's LEAP microscope family has been selected for the R+D 100 award. Visit www.imago.com for more information.
September 16, 2008 | Permalink
CRIEPI Receives Second Atom-Probe Microscope
Imago Scientific Instruments, in conjunction with the Noah Corporation, has announced the shipment and acceptance of Imago's industry-leading LEAP 3000 HR(TM) Atom-Probe Microscope by the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI) located in Tokyo, Japan. This is the second Imago microscope purchaesd for the CRIEPI facility.
August 28, 2008 | Permalink
FEI and Imago Announce Collaboration
FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC) and Imago Scientific Instruments have formed a comprehensive collaboration on the distribution and marketing of Imago's LEAP product line. The arrangements allow for FEI to establish an equity position in Imago and the option for FEI to purchase Imago in the future. The alliance combines FEI's leadership in providing tools for nanoscale exploration and discovery with Imago's leadership in providing innovative and commercially viable atom probe technology. "For Imago, the new partnership is a part of the evolution from being an instrumentation provider to a solution provider," says Tom Kelly, CEO, CTO and founder of Imago. Read more about Imago and FEI on www.imago.com.
April 15, 2008 | Permalink
Imago Delivers 2nd Microscope to Montanuniversitat Leoben
Imago Scientific Instruments has deliverd its second Local Electron Atom Probe (LEAP) microscope, the LEAP 3000X HR, to the Montanuniversitat Leoben's Department of Physical Metallurgy and Materials Testing. Leoben's reserch focuses on the development of high-performance metal alloy materials. Read the full press release here.
January 31, 2008 | Permalink
University of Alabama Aquires LEAP Microscope
In an effort to position itself as a leader in key segments of the nanotechnology field, the University of Alabama has acquired a LEAP microscope from Imago Scientific Instruments. Under the agreement with Imago, UA and the company's researchers will work jointly on projects. UA is the first academic institution in the Southeast, and third in the nation, to obtain Imago's LEAP Si, the company's most advanced probe. Read more about the LEAP, and the future plans of UA to partner its research with leading companies, at www.imago.com.
September 27, 2007 | Permalink
Imago Announces Restructured Leadership
Imago Scientific Instruments, the world's leading provider of atom probe microscopes, has announced a number of organizational changes. Timothy J. Stultz, formerly President and CEO, has assumed the position of Chairman of the Board. Dr. Stultz is currently the President and CEO of Nanometrics, Inc. Tom Kelly, Imago's founder and CTO, will serve as CEO and CTO, and will work to guide the company strategically. Emmanuel Lakios, previously VP of Field Operations, will become President and COO. Lakios has stated that Imago has all the components for success and that the company's "objectives are clear; continued growth and profitability."
September 18, 2007 | Permalink
Imago Helps to Map Semiconductor Atoms
Using atom-probe tomography to pinpoint arsenic dopant atoms in silicon, researchers from Imago Scientific Instruments and IBM, are now able to understand how the dopant is distributed through the silicon in semiconductors. The mapping shows that dopant atoms form spheroidal clusters around defects in the silicon, drastically affecting the functionality of the devices, especially as the size of the devices continue to decrease into the tens-of-nanometer range. These atomic plots are crucial in understanding how to make silicon transistors even smaller, without impairing electronic performance. Visit www.imago.com to learn more.
September 13, 2007 | Permalink
Imago Makes Adjustments Company-Wide
With 2007 revenues expected in the "double-digit millions," and citing the desire to remain profitable in a changing market, Imago Scientific Instruments has recenly undergone structural changes designed as a "healthy adjustment of the company," according to Tom Kelly, co-founder of the company. In addition to streamlining its staff, the company's management team will undergo changes as well, as Tom Kelly becomes CEO, and Emmanuel Lakios, formerly senior vice president, moves to President and Chief Operating Officer. The changes were made, Kelly said, because, "we feel we've got a very bright future [and] we want to make sure we're positioned to capitalize on that correctly." Imago sells its measuring instruments primarily to researchers in the semi-conductor, data storage and biomaterials industries, and has recently released two new "major" products.
August 16, 2007 | Permalink
Imago releases LEAP HR Microscopes
Imago Scientific Instruments has released the new LEAP HR microscopes for a wide range of materials research applications. The "HR" designates High (mass) Resolution to enable the analysis of individual atoms with unprecedented compositional accuracy in voltage-pulse mode. Imago says the LEAP 3000 HR configuration provides "the best voltage pulse mass resolution ever offered on a commercial atom probe." LEAP technology enables analysis in three dimensions with near atomic resolution and compositional imaging and thus promises to facilitate insights into how a material's atomic structure affects its mechanical, electrical and magnetic properties.
August 7, 2007 | Permalink
Imago To Host Special Session at M&M 2007
Imago Scientific Instruments will host Recent Advances in Atom Probe Tomography, a "Poster, Q&A and Cocktail" session for Microscopy & Microanalysis 2007 Meeting attendees after the close of daily sessions on Wednesday, August 8. Dr. Michael K. Miller of Oak Ridge National Laboratories will present an overview of atom probe theory, instrumentation and applications. Imago will introduce its new LEAP 3000X HR system, which provides the highest mass resolution and greatest sensitivity of any atom probe microscope. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Stephanie Roberts at sroberts@imago.com.
July 26, 2007 | Permalink
McPherson Moves to CFO at Imago
Barbara McPherson has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Imago Scientific Instruments. McPherson has been the company's Vice President Finance and Administration since 2005. Prior to that, she served with AKG Financial Consulting, and was CFO for Horn Group. In her new role, McPherson will be responsible for managing the finance, information technology, legal and human resources functions at Imago. Read more about Barbara McPherson and Imago on the company website.
January 30, 2007 | Permalink
Imago Adds to Austria's Prestigious Research Facility
The University of Leoben (Austria) has purchased a 3DAP model LEAP microscope from Imago Scientific Instruments for its Department of Physical Metallurgy and Materials Testing. The University's research lab is one of the largest, most prestigious materials-research facilities in Europe. Among other fields, Leoben's research focuses on research and development of high-performance metal alloy materials, correlating their material phase transformations and precipitation processes with thermo-physical and mechanical properties. The LEAP microscope is scheduled for delivery and installation in December 2006.
November 7, 2006 | Permalink
Iowa State Chooses the LEAP 3000X Si
As the centerpiece of its new W.M. Keck Laboratory for High Throughput Atom-Scale Analysis, Iowa State University has chosen Imago Scientific Instruments and the LEAP 3000X Si microscope. The new laboratory will be the primary research center of Iowa State's Institute for Combinatorial Discovery (ICD). LEAP tomography provides materials scientists with 3D images of their specimens with angstrom-scale resolution, with each element in the sample identified uniquely and measured quantitatively. Iowa State chose Imago's system due to a number of factors including the fact that the MicroTip sampling arrays help with specimen preparation and high sample throughput requirements. With the LEAP 3000X Si, Iowa State is poised to become a national resource in informatics-based materials research.
October 26, 2006 | Permalink
Imago Receives Multiple Orders in Last Quarter
In the fiscal quarter ending September 29, 2006, Imago secured orders for four LEAP Microscopes from three leading materials research universities. The University of Leoben (Austria), Iowa State University and Oxford University (UK) each added LEAP Microscopes, extending Imago's world-leadership position in the rapidly-developing field of nanotechnology instrumentation. Visit Imago's website for the full release.
October 12, 2006 | Permalink
Imago Installs Upgrade at University of North Texas
The University of North Texas has purchased a Laser Pulse Module upgrade from Imago Scientific Instruments for the LEAP 3000 used in its Material Science and Engineering Group. The LEAP 3000X microscope enables 3D structural and elemental composition of specimens with sub-nanometer resolution. Upgrading the LEAP tool with the laser-pulse capability enables analysis of semiconductor and other high electrical resistance specimens. Read the full release here.
September 2, 2006 | Permalink
Imago Upgrades Atom-Probe Microscope
Imago Scientific Instruments has released an upgrade to its main product line, the LEAP 3000 microscope. The upgrade offers a mode called "laser-pulse" which enables analysis of semiconductor and other high electrical resistance specimens. The traditional "voltage pulse" function has been used to analyze metallic samples, magnetic materials and other electrically conductive specimens. The addition of the upgrade module will enable research facilities to add a significant component to their capabilities. Learn more about the LEAP microscope and the new upgrade at www.imago.com.
September 1, 2006 | Permalink
Imago Receives R&D100 Award
Imago's LEAP 3000X atom probe microscope is a recipient of the prestigious R&D100 for 2006. A panel of industry experts appointed by Research and Development magazine announced the LEAP system's award "as one of the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year." This is the second occasion in three years that Imago's LEAP microscope has been selected for the R&D100 award. Read more on Imago's website.
August 15, 2006 | Permalink
Imago adds to LEAP 3000X at Northwestern
Imago Scientific Instruments has added the Laser Pulse module to its LEAP 3000X microscope at Northwestern University. The Laser Pulse module allows the LEAP microscope to move past normal electric scanning and increases its capacity to analyze metallic, semi-conducting and oxide materials with higher electrical resistance. The module was paid for under the Defense Universities Research Initiatives Project. The upgraded LEAP system at Northwestern is the first commercially available laser probe in the world.
June 20, 2006 | Permalink
$3.4 Million in Funding for Imago
Imago Scientific Instruments announced that it will receive $3.4 million in equity financing from three venture capital sources. Led by Draper Fisher Jurvetson, the funding round comes just 2 weeks after Imago acquired Oxford nanoScience from the UK-based Polaron plc.
April 27, 2006 | Permalink
Imago Acquires Oxford NanoScience Ltd.
Imago Scientific Instruments has acquired atom probe company Oxford NanoScience Ltd. from UK-based Polaron plc. "We are very excited about this acquisition and the contributions it will make to our business going forward," said Timothy Stultz, President and CEO of Imago. "By combining the ONS technology, products, intellectual property and Atom Probe Team with those of Imago, we further strengthen our ability to bring the best-of-breed and most comprehensive set of Nanolytical® Solutions to the market and our customers."
April 12, 2006 | Permalink
Imago Microscope Leads to Northwestern Research Advance
Researchers at Northwestern University have announced that a type of atom probe developed by Imago Scientific allowed them to produce data on the arrangement of individual gold atoms they couldn't have gotten otherwise. The local electrode atom probe, or LEAP, microscope was used to map the position of atoms in three dimensions. Northwestern's advance was featured on the cover of this month's Nano Letters. Read the article on azonano.com.
February 23, 2006 | Permalink
Imago Delivers Leap® 3000 to Tohoku University
Imago Scientific Instruments, in conjunction with its representatives based in Japan, the Noah Corporation, has delivered a LEAP® 3000 Metrology System to Tohoku University. The LEAP will be used to analyze the effects of nuclear irradiation on materials. Imago was selected based on its global leadership position in nanoscale metrology and the proven capability of the LEAP system. This is the third system Imago has installed in Japan in the last six months.
October 18, 2005 | Permalink
Nanotech Tool Market Set for Boom
A new study from Lux Consultants found that the US Market for nanotech tools — products for working at small scales — is set to double over the next five years. Sales of tools ranging from microscopes to software are expect to grow from $580 million in 2004 to $1.1 billion in 2010. Based on interviews with 49 potential buyers at corporate and academic labs nationally, a co-author of the study mentioned that interviewees were very excited about Imago Scientific Instruments and what the company was capable of doing.
September 15, 2005 | Permalink
Imago to Showcase at ISTFA
Imago Scientific Instruments will showcase its LEAP® Microscope at the ISTFA conference (booth 516) to be held November 6-10 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Visitors to the Imago exhibit will be provided information on how the LEAP® Microscope can be used to perform failure analysis on the atomic scale.
September 13, 2005 | Permalink
Nanotech Industry Adds Jobs, Millions of Dollars to Local Economy
The nanotech industry has come into its own over the last year, with UW-Madison snagging choice federal grants and several startup companies now making a profit. A rough survey by the Wisconsin State Journal shows this science of the incredibly small is already drawing good jobs and tens of millions of dollars into the local economy each year, with more to come. Imago Scientific Instruments is a big part of that industry. Read the full article at madison.com.
August 28, 2005 | Permalink
Imago's LEAP 3000 Metrology System Selected by CRIEPI
Imago Scientific Instruments announced the shipment and acceptance of Imago's industry-leading LEAP® 3000 Metrology System by the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI), of Tokyo, Japan. CRIEPI conducts fundamental, pioneering research on the electric industry and offers the results of its research to the public for the benefit of all. Imago made the annoucement in conjuction with its represenatives in Japan, the Noah Corporation. Read the full release on Imago's website.
August 23, 2005 | Permalink
Study Shows LEAP Microscope Effective in SemiConductor Testing
In a study published in Applied Physics Letters, Imago Scientific Instruments' LEAP microscope was used to pinpoint individual atoms of boron in semiconductors, representing the first practical application of LEAP to semiconductors. LEAP revealed, in precise, 3-D detail, that boron spreads into the crevices between crystals of silicon on the transistors, possibly leading to electrical failure. The information allows semiconductor manufacturers to further investigate rapid-heating techniques for limiting this diffusion, while continuing the push to miniaturize chip components. Read more about the study at PhysOrg.com.
August 2, 2005 | Permalink
Imago Thinks Small to Go Far
An article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel relates the story of how Imago's Chief Technology Officer, Tom Kelly, left the safety of a tenure-track position at the University of Wisconsin to concentrate full-time on making the company a success. Beginning with the Local Electrode Atom Probe, or LEAP, microscope, Imago plans to create the tools necessary to futher develop the next generation of nanotechnology applications.
June 7, 2005 | Permalink
Imago Names New Marketing Director
Imago® Scientific Instruments, a world leader in atomic-scale imaging and Nanolytical® solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Schneir as Director of Marketing. Jason will be responsible for all domestic and international marketing activities for the company and its LEAP® product line.
Dr. Schneir brings more than 20 years of nanotechnology experience and nine years of capital equipment marketing and sales experience to his new role. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Physics from University of California Santa Barbara and a B.S. in Physics from SUNY Stony Brook.
March 15, 2005 | Permalink
Imago's Dr. Larson Named 2005 Burton Medalist
Imago® Scientific Instruments, a world leader in atomic-scale imaging and Nanolytical solutions, announced today that Dr. David Larson has been selected by the Microscopy® Society of America as the prestigious 2005 Burton Medalist. The Burton Medalist award is presented to an outstanding young scientist under the age of 40 who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in microscopy and microanalysis. Congratulations, Dr. Larson!
March 10, 2005 | Permalink
Imago Hires VP of Finance and Administration
Imago Scientific is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara McPherson as the company's Vice President of Finance and Administration. Barbara joins Imago with an extensive management and strategic analysis background in finance, operations and human resources. Prior to Imago, Barbara was with AKG Financial Consulting, Inc., a provider of CFO consulting services to technology companies. At AKG, Barbara helped clients secure venture capital rounds, define new revenue streams, develop technology infrastructures and establish comprehensive HR programs.
February 3, 2005 | Permalink
Imago Scientific Instruments Appoints New VP Manufacturing
Imago Scientific Instruments has announced that Terry Walker has joined the company as Vice President of Manufacturing. Terry's appointment comes during a period of strong growth and represents another positive step in the evolution of the company. Timothy Stultz, President and CEO of Imago, said Terry's "reputation for operational excellence and innovation will ensure that Imago continues to deliver world-class Nanolytical® systems that meet the stringent demands of its customers." Terry served for more than 17 years as VP/Director of Operations for Veeco Instruments Sloan Technology Division, and 11 years with Burroughs (now Unisys) manufacturing computer systems.
January 11, 2005 | Permalink
NANO Commissions Imago's LEAP® Microscope
The Nanostructural Analysis Network Organisation (NANO) has commissioned a LEAP Microsope at the University of Sydney, Australia. All Australian and international researchers who have an interest in atomic analysis of alloys can gain access the new atom probe facility through the NANO Travel and Access Program. The LEAP® Atom Probe Microscope developed and marketed by Imago Scientific Instruments Corporation represents world leading capability for 3-D imaging and analysis at the atomic scale. Read the full release here. And click here to read an article in the New South Wales Business Update.
December 23, 2004 | Permalink
Imago Appoints New Senior VP of Field Operations
Imago Scientific Instruments, world leader in atomic-scale imaging and analytical solutions, announced today that Manny Lakios has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Field Operations. Manny will coordinate global customer related activities including distribution, sales and service. Read the full release on Imago's site.
December 9, 2004 | Permalink
Imago wins Best of Small Tech Award
Imago's Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) Microscope has been recognized in the 2004 Small Times Magazine Best of Small Tech Awards as the winner in the Product category. The LEAP Microscope visualizes individual atomic structures in three dimensions - at a speed of a million atoms per minute. Read the full release on Imago's website. Congratulations, Imago!
November 16, 2004 | Permalink
Imago - Finalist in Red Herring Top 100 Innovators Award
Imago Scientific Instruments was named a finalist in the annual Red Herring Top 100 Innovators award program. The 100 winners will be unveiled at the Red Herring Fall 2004 Conference, December 6-8 in Monterey, California. The finalists will be evaluated in seven categories: Technology, Financing, Marketing, Sales, Service, Leadership and Business Strategy. More information can be found at www.redherring.com/events.
November 16, 2004 | Permalink
The Power of LEAP Microscopes
Imago Scientific's Amy Gribb and Thomas Kelly contributed to an article in the October 2004 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes. The article discusses the power of the LEAP (local-electrode atom-probe) Microscope and its ability to achieve analysis rates and volumes that are faster and larger than conventional 3DAP microscopes.
October 19, 2004 | Permalink
Seagate Adopts Imago's LEAP Microscope
Imago announced on September 21st that Seagate has adopted its LEAP Microscope to provide analytical tools for the development of advanced thin film magnetic heads and media. The LEAP Microscope has proven successful in solving a variety of issues facing manufacturers of high-performance devices such as the analysis of buried interfaces and grain boundaries.
September 21, 2004 | Permalink
Imago Wins R&D 100 Award
Imago Scientific Instruments has issued a news release announcing that the company?s advanced microscope, the LEAP atom probe, has won the "R&D 100 Award," an award sponsored by R&D Magazine that recognizes the 100 most technologically innovative products introduced into the marketplace in the past year.
July 16, 2004 | Permalink
Imago Raises $5 million in 2nd Round
Imago Scientific announced that it has raised $5 million in a second round of financing. The company was able to attract a new lead investor for this round - Portage Venture Partners - a member of the Draper Network - and its previous investors, including Draper Triangle, participated again in this round, testimony to the attractiveness of Imago's technology. Read the full release.
February 20, 2004 | Permalink
