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We just exhibited at the KSM spring conference with our distributor SIMS.
The meeting itself was held at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. We introduced our knives including the new models and Japanese microtome. This Japanese microtome will be a good or even better alternative to RMC equipment because it has higher stiffness of the holder and the movement is more precise than Leica and RMC microtomes. https://www.yamato-web.co.jp/ |
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If you could cut and observe your samples by microtome and SEM or TEM, that would be great. We understand many people want to do it, however in reality it is difficult to do the above method. Generally people tend to use polishing or FIB for checking their samples. Even if this way is the mainstream of research recently, we still insist on trying to cut your samples with microtomes. Of course it is nothing more than a dream while you are using existing knives. Nevertheless, once you use our knives, not using famous Giant’s products, you will see the other face of your resin blocks. If you prepare a good fixation of your samples, a high rigidity microtome and a great cutting tool, you will change your mind drastically. That is what we wanted to do for a long time and your dreams come true with SYM Knife. |
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We just exhibited our knives at the AAT47 conference in Bensaen beach resort in Chonburi, Thailand.
Our official Thai distributor Absotec supported us a lot! *AAT stands for Anatomy Association of Thailand This is the first time to show our knives to people who belong to the anatomical research field. We had 3 days for the meeting and a total of 400 people were gathering to that fabulous resort hotel. |
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Observing by Electron Microscopy is not a popular method yet in Thailand, however someday it may come like the other countries. *Many people are choosing Light Microscopes at this moment Probably this field itself doesn’t need ultrathin sections. 5 micron thickness might be good enough.Even so, our Tungsten Carbide knife, that is Metalica, is able to cut sections between 1 micron and 20 micon very well. Cutting results by Metalica are much better than existing other metal knives for sure. As you might know, over 3 micron thickness is difficult to cut with diamond knives. You may cut that zone with a glass knife, but the quality of the glass knife edge is always unstable. If you need some demands for this range of sections, Metalica is definitely the great choice to try. |
We understand this claim seriously and made the boat size wider than before.
As you might know, this knife was designed to put a glass plate into the boat from the right or left side only.
Or you have to cut the glass plate smaller by yourself. It is OK if you could do it, but cutting is not for everybody.
As you might have realized, once we cover both ends of the blade, you cannot use those parts for trimming(cutting).
From now on, it is possible to put the plate from the backside smoothly.
In any case, wouldn’t it be nice to get more options of knife usage.
Just try our Neo Noventa!
As you might have realized, once we cover both ends of the blade, you cannot use those parts for trimming(cutting).
Yes, it’s true but this is the trade-off relationship between practical and safety.
Protecting employees from external wounds is one of the most important precautions of your organization.
If you don’t need to worry about unexpected injury, you may say this is an “easy-to-use” knife.
As you might know, this Metalica is suitable to trim the resin blocks.
It is possible to use much longer time than glass knives and the sharpness of the edge is much more stable than glass.
Of course the price is lower than the diamond trimming knife.
It means, you just need it for trimming, don’t you think?
Plus, this knife cuts the semi-thin sections between 1 micron to 20 micron thickness.
You may say “Adios!” to your current trimming tools and try this Metalica-Diago!
This is a very handy, useful and sustainable tool for your sample preparation for sure.
[ MGH ]
https://academic.oup.com/jmicro/article/67/suppl_2/i32/5145451
[ JUMBO ]
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gtc.13053
https://repository.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/dspace/bitstream/2433/285321/1/sciadv.adf6358.pdf
[ JUMBO for Array Tomography ]
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11059521/
[ Marking needle / Notch knife ]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38450734/
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/pjab/advpub/0/advpub_pjab.100.035/_html/-char/en
[ SYM2045: RT Ultra ]
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-45825-8
[ Cryo Ultra ]
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41428-023-00810-8
We will let you notice the others later!
As we explained previously, we have 12 different zodiac signs that are based in Chinese history here in Japan.
The animal symbol will be changed from Dragon to Snake in 2025.
If you were born in 1941, ’53, ’65, ’77, ’89, 2001 or ’13, your zodiac is the “Snake!”
Snake is symbolized as “rebirth”, “infinite potential”, “perpetual youth and longevity” and “economic fortune.”
Many people are still not sure what’s going on around the world right now and where we are going exactly.
Even so, let’s conquer all difficulties and go up higher from our current position.
We really believe the best is yet to come with you.
We hope you will have a lot of good times next year, but take head the snake in the grass.
Talk to you soon and have wonderful holidays!
Very best wishes from Tokyo,
The measurements always need to be repeatable, reliable and accurate, as you know.
Of course, the measurement quality depends on the hardware’s specifications, on the other hand, stylus, especially the top diamond part, is also a key point at the same time.
As you can see in the left photo, we are able to create that sensitive part by ourselves.
We would say the edge radius will be 2 micron or 5 micron.
If you use a good stylus on your equipment, your capability will be widened. Don’t you think so?
As you might know, every model is limited in number.
We provide those items on a “first-come-first-served basis.”
Means, they are subject to prior sales.
There is a possibility when you ask for a knife, it is already sold out. Sorry in that case.
Usage |
Model |
Angle |
Width |
Stock Quantity |
Ultra / Wet | SYM2035 | 35° | 2.0mm (2.0 to 2.2mm) | 4 pieces |
Ultra / Wet | SYM2045 | 45° | 2.0mm (2.0 to 2.2mm) | 7 pieces |
Ultra / Wet | SYM2545 | 45° | 2.5mm (2.5 to 2.7mm) | 2 pieces |
Ultra / Wet | SYM3035 | 35° | 3.0mm (3.0 to 3.2mm) | 4 pieces |
Ultra / Wet | SYM3045 | 45° | 3.0mm (3.0 to 3.2mm) | 13 pieces |
Ultra / Wet | SYM4045 | 45° | 4.0mm (4.0 to 4.2mm) | 2 pieces |
Cryo / Dry | SYM2035D | 35° | 2.0mm (2.0 to 2.2mm) | 2 pieces |
Cryo / Dry | SYM2045D | 45° | 3.0mm (3.0 to 3.2mm) | 3 pieces |
Cryo / Dry | SYM3035D | 35° | 3.0mm (3.0 to 3.2mm) | 2 pieces |
Cryo / Dry | SYM3045D | 45° | 3.0mm (3.0 to 3.2mm) | 5 pieces |
Histo / Wet | SYM3045H | 45° | 3.0mm (3.0 to 3.2mm) | 2 pieces |
Histo / Wet | SYM3050H | 50° | 3.0mm (3.0 to 3.2mm) | 5 pieces |
Histo / Wet | SYM6050H | 50° | 6.0mm (6.0 to 6.2mm) | 1 piece |
Histo / Wet | SYM8045H | 45° | 8.0mm (8.0 to 8.2mm) | 1 piece |
Histo / Wet | SYM8050H | 50° | 8.0mm (8.0 to 8.2mm) | 2 pieces |
Histo / Dry (Cryo) | SYM3050HD | 50° | 3.0mm (3.0 to 3.2mm) | 2 pieces |
Cross-Trim / RT | SYM2545TM | 45° | 2.5mm (2.5 to 2.7mm) | 1 piece |
Cross-Trim / RT | SYM2590TM | 90° | 2.5mm (2.5 to 2.7mm) | 1 piece |
Cross-Trim / Cryo | SYM2545TMC | 45° | 2.5mm (2.5 to 2.7mm) | 1 piece |
Cross-Trim / Cryo | SYM2590TMC | 90° | 2.5mm (2.5 to 2.7mm) | 1 piece |
Metalica / 100 | WC100 | 45° | 10.0mm | 5 pieces |
Metalica / 300 | WC300 | 45° | 30.0mm | 1 piece |