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New paper from the Gianola group (UC Santa Barbara)! The first-ever EBSD patterns sliced by electron energy, enabled by direct detection with the DE-SEMCam. Results vs EMSoft simulations show how energy filtering sharpens HR-EBSD versus EBSD patterns.
Read it here: https://ow.ly/zeaW50XMLOX
Read it here: https://ow.ly/zeaW50XMLOX
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
New paper from the Gianola group (UC Santa Barbara)! The first-ever EBSD patterns sliced by electron energy, enabled by direct detection with the DE-SEMCam. Results vs EMSoft simulations show how energy filtering sharpens HR-EBSD versus EBSD patterns.
Read it here: https://ow.ly/zeaW50XMLOX
Read it here: https://ow.ly/zeaW50XMLOX
HyperSpy wins the People’s Choice Award! The open-source Python library for interactive analysis of complex materials data—co-developed with major contributions from Direct Electron scientist Carter Francis—was honored at France’s 2025 Open Science Awards.
https://ow.ly/5ZJu50XL9zo
https://ow.ly/5ZJu50XL9zo
Remise des prix science ouverte : édition 2025
La cérémonie de remise des prix science ouverte s’est tenue le 1er décembre 2025, à l’Université Paris-Saclay, lors des Assises nationales des données de la recherche (Andor 2025).
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December 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
HyperSpy wins the People’s Choice Award! The open-source Python library for interactive analysis of complex materials data—co-developed with major contributions from Direct Electron scientist Carter Francis—was honored at France’s 2025 Open Science Awards.
https://ow.ly/5ZJu50XL9zo
https://ow.ly/5ZJu50XL9zo
Learn HyperSpy from one of its pioneers. DE's Dr. Carter Francis (HyperSpy steering council, lead developer of pyxem) kicks off the GLMS HyperSpy webinar series with an intro for TEM users.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: GLMS webinar - Intro to HyperSpy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
GLMS is hosting a series of Webinars focusing on TEM data processing and analysis using HyperSpy Ecosystem. This is the part 1 of the Webinar series - Introduction to HyperSpy, presented by Dr. Carter Francis, Direct Electron.
The HyperSpy package is a powerful analysis tool for processing all types of data collected from electron microscopes. It covers a wide range of different techniques with a large number of extension packages. Getting started, however, can be a bit daunting. In this Webinar, we will cover the basics of HyperSpy, talk about how data is loaded, tricks for...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Learn HyperSpy from one of its pioneers. DE's Dr. Carter Francis (HyperSpy steering council, lead developer of pyxem) kicks off the GLMS HyperSpy webinar series with an intro for TEM users.
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Where in the world is Direct Electron? Applications Scientist Dr. Barnaby Levin was just at the 2025 MRS Fall meeting, so if you guessed Boston, you got it right! Now for the real challenge—can you name the building?
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Where in the world is Direct Electron? Applications Scientist Dr. Barnaby Levin was just at the 2025 MRS Fall meeting, so if you guessed Boston, you got it right! Now for the real challenge—can you name the building?
Dr. Barnaby Levin says "it was great to be at MRS and hear about new & exciting science!”
Direct Electron is on the move again—stay tuned for more stops around the globe.
Direct Electron is on the move again—stay tuned for more stops around the globe.
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Dr. Barnaby Levin says "it was great to be at MRS and hear about new & exciting science!”
Direct Electron is on the move again—stay tuned for more stops around the globe.
Direct Electron is on the move again—stay tuned for more stops around the globe.
In a direct comparison on the same sample, Apollo outperformed both K3 and DE-64—achieving 2.24 Å resolution vs ~2.9 Å for K3. Higher detail per particle and better DQE make Apollo the clear leader in cryo-EM detector performance.
Read more: https://ow.ly/aF7950XgCWZ
Read more: https://ow.ly/aF7950XgCWZ
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In a direct comparison on the same sample, Apollo outperformed both K3 and DE-64—achieving 2.24 Å resolution vs ~2.9 Å for K3. Higher detail per particle and better DQE make Apollo the clear leader in cryo-EM detector performance.
Read more: https://ow.ly/aF7950XgCWZ
Read more: https://ow.ly/aF7950XgCWZ
Don't miss Dr. Barnaby Levin tomorrow, 2:45 PM at the Fall MRS Meeting presenting:
“Advances in Event-Based Direct Detectors for In Situ TEM.”
Hear how next-gen detectors + cutting-edge software are unlocking ultrafast, high-res imaging of dynamic processes.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/g6vG50XAizy
“Advances in Event-Based Direct Detectors for In Situ TEM.”
Hear how next-gen detectors + cutting-edge software are unlocking ultrafast, high-res imaging of dynamic processes.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/g6vG50XAizy
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Don't miss Dr. Barnaby Levin tomorrow, 2:45 PM at the Fall MRS Meeting presenting:
“Advances in Event-Based Direct Detectors for In Situ TEM.”
Hear how next-gen detectors + cutting-edge software are unlocking ultrafast, high-res imaging of dynamic processes.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/g6vG50XAizy
“Advances in Event-Based Direct Detectors for In Situ TEM.”
Hear how next-gen detectors + cutting-edge software are unlocking ultrafast, high-res imaging of dynamic processes.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/g6vG50XAizy
🍁 We’re grateful for innovation, collaboration, and all the brilliant minds driving scientific progress. Wishing you and yours a day of gratitude, connection, and lots of tasty food! 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🍁 We’re grateful for innovation, collaboration, and all the brilliant minds driving scientific progress. Wishing you and yours a day of gratitude, connection, and lots of tasty food! 🦃
Thanks to all who played along with "Where in the World is Direct Electron?" this week! Here’s another shot from Kalani’s latest stop in Europe.
This time the landmark is a giveaway — so, if you guessed Strasbourg, France, you nailed it!
This time the landmark is a giveaway — so, if you guessed Strasbourg, France, you nailed it!
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thanks to all who played along with "Where in the World is Direct Electron?" this week! Here’s another shot from Kalani’s latest stop in Europe.
This time the landmark is a giveaway — so, if you guessed Strasbourg, France, you nailed it!
This time the landmark is a giveaway — so, if you guessed Strasbourg, France, you nailed it!
Where in the World is Direct Electron? Senior Applications Scientist Michael Spilman (right) stopped by Aalto University in Finland to visit OtaNano Senior Scientist Jani Seitsonen & their JEOL 3200FSC, now running a brand-new Apollo (right next to their trusty DE-16).
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Where in the World is Direct Electron? Senior Applications Scientist Michael Spilman (right) stopped by Aalto University in Finland to visit OtaNano Senior Scientist Jani Seitsonen & their JEOL 3200FSC, now running a brand-new Apollo (right next to their trusty DE-16).
Where in the world is DE Director of R&D Dr. Benjamin Bammes This week, it's the Rice University Center for Nanoscale Imaging Sciences Conference, attending Prof. Steve Ludtke’s talk on how continuous-rotation tomography + the DE Apollo improves contrast & reduces 3D artifacts.
November 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Where in the world is DE Director of R&D Dr. Benjamin Bammes This week, it's the Rice University Center for Nanoscale Imaging Sciences Conference, attending Prof. Steve Ludtke’s talk on how continuous-rotation tomography + the DE Apollo improves contrast & reduces 3D artifacts.
Our R&D Scientist Kalani Moore is out in the field supporting our customers — but Where in the World is he?
Recognize the beautiful building behind him? Give us your best guess!
Recognize the beautiful building behind him? Give us your best guess!
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Our R&D Scientist Kalani Moore is out in the field supporting our customers — but Where in the World is he?
Recognize the beautiful building behind him? Give us your best guess!
Recognize the beautiful building behind him? Give us your best guess!
To get the most for your money, you must look beyond purchase price. Maintenance & service costs can add up fast! Become one of our happy customers by choosing our cutting-edge systems with low-cost service contracts that are both more affordable & more reliable!
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
To get the most for your money, you must look beyond purchase price. Maintenance & service costs can add up fast! Become one of our happy customers by choosing our cutting-edge systems with low-cost service contracts that are both more affordable & more reliable!
Did you know that we achieved record-breaking 1.85 Å resolution for a cryo-EM helical reconstruction with our Apollo detector? Learn more about the many revolutionary breakthroughs that make up the Direct Electron legacy.
Visit: https://directelectron.com/timeline/
Visit: https://directelectron.com/timeline/
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Did you know that we achieved record-breaking 1.85 Å resolution for a cryo-EM helical reconstruction with our Apollo detector? Learn more about the many revolutionary breakthroughs that make up the Direct Electron legacy.
Visit: https://directelectron.com/timeline/
Visit: https://directelectron.com/timeline/
Direct Electron R&D Scientist Carter Francis shares his thoughts on why open source matters — for science, collaboration, and the future of microscopy.
Read his open letter here: https://directelectron.com/statement-on-open-source-microscopy-software/
Read his open letter here: https://directelectron.com/statement-on-open-source-microscopy-software/
Statement on Open-Source Microscopy Software - Direct Electron
An open letter from Carter Francis, Research and Development Scientist, on our commitment to open source software.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Direct Electron R&D Scientist Carter Francis shares his thoughts on why open source matters — for science, collaboration, and the future of microscopy.
Read his open letter here: https://directelectron.com/statement-on-open-source-microscopy-software/
Read his open letter here: https://directelectron.com/statement-on-open-source-microscopy-software/
NEW VIDEO! R&D Scientist Carter Francis demonstrates how to capture, visualize, and analyze 4D STEM datasets using Mission Control + Dimension — then extend your analysis with HyperSpy + pyxem.
Watch the full demo: https://youtu.be/Z498tX42Nvg
Watch the full demo: https://youtu.be/Z498tX42Nvg
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NEW VIDEO! R&D Scientist Carter Francis demonstrates how to capture, visualize, and analyze 4D STEM datasets using Mission Control + Dimension — then extend your analysis with HyperSpy + pyxem.
Watch the full demo: https://youtu.be/Z498tX42Nvg
Watch the full demo: https://youtu.be/Z498tX42Nvg
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
It's no 🎃 trick, so treat 🍭 yourself to all the knowledge in our spooktacular Learning Center! Say "BOO" to Bad Data! 👻 Don't be batty, 🦇 visit now! https://directelectron.com/learning-center/
It's no 🎃 trick, so treat 🍭 yourself to all the knowledge in our spooktacular Learning Center! Say "BOO" to Bad Data! 👻 Don't be batty, 🦇 visit now! https://directelectron.com/learning-center/
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
It's no 🎃 trick, so treat 🍭 yourself to all the knowledge in our spooktacular Learning Center! Say "BOO" to Bad Data! 👻 Don't be batty, 🦇 visit now! https://directelectron.com/learning-center/
It's no 🎃 trick, so treat 🍭 yourself to all the knowledge in our spooktacular Learning Center! Say "BOO" to Bad Data! 👻 Don't be batty, 🦇 visit now! https://directelectron.com/learning-center/
With our Apollo event-based detectors, you'll get ultra-fast speed & unrivaled sensitivity, even in low-dose transmission applications. Let us help you secure funding!
Visit our website for assistance writing a grant application today: https://directelectron.com/write-a-grant/
Visit our website for assistance writing a grant application today: https://directelectron.com/write-a-grant/
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
With our Apollo event-based detectors, you'll get ultra-fast speed & unrivaled sensitivity, even in low-dose transmission applications. Let us help you secure funding!
Visit our website for assistance writing a grant application today: https://directelectron.com/write-a-grant/
Visit our website for assistance writing a grant application today: https://directelectron.com/write-a-grant/
In a direct comparison on the same sample, Apollo outperformed both K3 and DE-64—achieving 2.24 Å resolution vs ~2.9 Å for K3. Higher detail per particle and better DQE make Apollo the clear leader in cryo-EM detector performance.
Read more: https://ow.ly/pBFj50XgCWX
Read more: https://ow.ly/pBFj50XgCWX
October 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
In a direct comparison on the same sample, Apollo outperformed both K3 and DE-64—achieving 2.24 Å resolution vs ~2.9 Å for K3. Higher detail per particle and better DQE make Apollo the clear leader in cryo-EM detector performance.
Read more: https://ow.ly/pBFj50XgCWX
Read more: https://ow.ly/pBFj50XgCWX
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat with Bob Monteverde at the recent MSSEM meeting in Colorado!
If you missed him at the event, you can still connect with us anytime — visit our website to request a quote or learn more about our ultra-fast direct detectors for TEM.
https://directelectron.com/
If you missed him at the event, you can still connect with us anytime — visit our website to request a quote or learn more about our ultra-fast direct detectors for TEM.
https://directelectron.com/
October 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat with Bob Monteverde at the recent MSSEM meeting in Colorado!
If you missed him at the event, you can still connect with us anytime — visit our website to request a quote or learn more about our ultra-fast direct detectors for TEM.
https://directelectron.com/
If you missed him at the event, you can still connect with us anytime — visit our website to request a quote or learn more about our ultra-fast direct detectors for TEM.
https://directelectron.com/
Director of Sales, Bob Monteverde, is headed to the Mountain States Society of Electron Microscopists meeting at CU Boulder TODAY! If you’re attending, be sure to connect with him and learn more about our cutting edge direct detectors for electron microscopy.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/CTvR50Xc7sV
Learn more: https://ow.ly/CTvR50Xc7sV
Bob Monteverde to Attend Mountain States Society of Electron Microscopists Meeting - Direct Electron
Director of Sales, Bob Monteverde, will be attending the Mountain States Society of Electron Microscopists (MSSEM) meeting this Thursday at
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October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Director of Sales, Bob Monteverde, is headed to the Mountain States Society of Electron Microscopists meeting at CU Boulder TODAY! If you’re attending, be sure to connect with him and learn more about our cutting edge direct detectors for electron microscopy.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/CTvR50Xc7sV
Learn more: https://ow.ly/CTvR50Xc7sV
Discover the speed and sensitivity of Celeritas XS for 4D STEM! Dr. Kalani Moore recently presented to the Korean Society of Microscopy — and now you can watch the full series on YouTube: https://ow.ly/zYnT50XbmWV
October 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Discover the speed and sensitivity of Celeritas XS for 4D STEM! Dr. Kalani Moore recently presented to the Korean Society of Microscopy — and now you can watch the full series on YouTube: https://ow.ly/zYnT50XbmWV
Our Director of Sales, Bob Monteverde, will be at the AReMS Meeting at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Oct 9–10. Join scientists, engineers and students from across the region for two days of microscopy talks, exhibits and workshops.
Learn more: ow.ly/a8v150X8KTp
Learn more: ow.ly/a8v150X8KTp
Direct Electron at the 2025 AReMS Meeting in Knoxville, TN - Direct Electron
Our Director of Sales, Bob Monteverde, will be attending the Appalachian Regional Electron Microscopy Society (AReMS) Meeting at the University of Tennessee
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October 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our Director of Sales, Bob Monteverde, will be at the AReMS Meeting at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Oct 9–10. Join scientists, engineers and students from across the region for two days of microscopy talks, exhibits and workshops.
Learn more: ow.ly/a8v150X8KTp
Learn more: ow.ly/a8v150X8KTp
DE's @csfrancis.bsky.social will be at the 2025 Great Lakes Microscopy Society Meeting TODAY, Oct 7 at the University of Michigan. The event, co-hosted by (MC)², brings together researchers and industry experts to share the latest in microscopy.
Learn more: ow.ly/sai250X7vLV
Learn more: ow.ly/sai250X7vLV
October 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
DE's @csfrancis.bsky.social will be at the 2025 Great Lakes Microscopy Society Meeting TODAY, Oct 7 at the University of Michigan. The event, co-hosted by (MC)², brings together researchers and industry experts to share the latest in microscopy.
Learn more: ow.ly/sai250X7vLV
Learn more: ow.ly/sai250X7vLV
This week, our partner BlueJay Imaging was at the Chinese Microscopy Conference in Wuhan. Check out these photos from the proceedings, and learn more about our cutting edge Direct Detectors for Electron Microscopy at https://directelectron.com/
October 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This week, our partner BlueJay Imaging was at the Chinese Microscopy Conference in Wuhan. Check out these photos from the proceedings, and learn more about our cutting edge Direct Detectors for Electron Microscopy at https://directelectron.com/