The Tecnai™ Spirit is an easy-to-use TEM designed to provide high-contrast, high-resolution imaging and analysis in life science applications. Its unique BioTWIN lens is designed for optimal contrast and allows the observation of unstained material. Sophisticated automation allows you to concentrate on scientific challenges rather than the details of operating the instrument. A series of embedded side-mount and bottom-mount CCD cameras provide instant, high-quality digital results at the push of a button. Available 3D imaging software (Xplore3D) automatically collects tomographic tilt series and reconstructs detailed 3D models of intricate biological structures.  
  
The Tecnai Spirit TEM's fast, convenient embedded automation, automatically performs many routine operating procedures. It can automatically tune, align, saturate, and condition the gun and illumination, focus (or defocus) the image, and minimize astigmatism. Automation lowers the productivity threshold for novice users and helps ensure repeatable, high-quality results for all users.