Our Partners
Diamond Sponsor

Systems for Research (SFR)
Systems for Research (SFR) is the exclusive Canadian partner for leading manufacturers of the world’s most robust surface characterization and material analysis tools. For over 30 years, SFR has been collaborating with universities, industry, and health science institutions to offer an array of cutting-edge scientific instrumentation and provide greater visibility into the molecular world. SFR provides a broad range of nano-surface characterization systems such as Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis (FIB/SEM, Cryo/TEM, EDS/EBSD/WDS), AFM, UHV-SPM, XPS, TOF-SIMS, micro-XRF, micro/NanoCT, Optical and Stylus Profilers, Mechanical Testing, Mass Photometry, Nano-IR, Sub-micron IR and Raman Spectroscopy. More than sales representation, SFR has an expansive in-house service team situated across Canada to provide their clients with uninterrupted, and on-going local support for their research needs.
Contact:
Address: #7-4243C Dundas Street West, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1Y3
Email: info@sfr.ca
Phone: 647-955-4900
Toll-free: 1-888-802-0737
Fax: 613-832-4102
Silver Sponsors

ZEISS
As a leading manufacturer of microscopes ZEISS offers inspiring solutions and services for your requirements in the fields of life science and materials research. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes microscopes for education and routine applications to advanced research. Additionally, our instruments are used for quality assurance and quality control in high tech industries worldwide. Choose the ideal solution for your tasks and applications from a broad spectrum of light, confocal, electron and X-ray microscopes. Highly skilled, and well trained application specialists, account managers, and service engineers across Canada support your work, and make sure you get the most out of your investment.
Contact:
Addressl: 45 Valleybrook Drive, Toronto, ON
E-Mail: info.microscopy.ca@zeiss.com
Phone: +1 800 387 8037

TESCAN

CIQTEK
CIQTEK Co., Ltd.
CIQTEK specializes in advanced measurement technologies with a focus on quantum precision measurements. It is a global developer and manufacturer of electron microscopes (TEM, SEM/FIB), NMR/EPR spectrometers, scanning NV microscopes and other cutting-edge scientific instruments. Products have been sold to thousands of customers worldwide, including universities, research institutes, hospitals, corporations, etc. CIQTEK is committed to helping its customers advance science more efficiently while exploring and shaping the future of humanity.
Contact:
E-Mail: info@ciqtek.com
No. 1969, Kongquetai Road, High-tech Zone, Hefei, Anhui, China, 230088
Website: https://www.ciqtekglobal.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciqtek
https://www.youtube.com/@ciqtek
https://x.com/ciqtek

Hitachi
Hitachi High-Tech Canada, Inc. has been providing the Canadian market with best-in-class Instrumentation & Service for over 45 years.
Headquartered in Toronto, our Canadian-based team supports Electron Microscopy customers with a wide range of reliable and proven instruments, including Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopes (SEM/TEM/STEM), Tabletop SEM, Focused and Broad Ion Beam Systems (FIB/BIB), and a range of sample preparation instruments, anti-contamination devices, and specialized holders.
Hitachi Canada also supports Hitachi’s wide array of analytical instruments including Benchtop/Handheld XRF and LIBS, Mobile and Stationary Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), Thermal Analysis and Coating Thickness Instrumentation, and Particle Analysis Solutions for Fuel Cell and EV battery manufacturing.
Contact:
Email: dl-am-htc-sales@hitachi-hightech.com
Phone: +1 (613) 314-9249
Address: 89 Galaxy Blvd. Suite 14 Toronto, Ontario, M9W 6A4
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SOQUELEC Ltd.
Soquelec limited is a Montreal-based company that focuses on sales and service of scientific equipment for applications in materials and life sciences. It is the Canadian distributor of manufacturers of digital imaging technology and accessories, such as Electron Microscopy, Optical Imaging, X-Ray scanning and sample preparation. It is also a provider of laboratory consumables. Soquelec was founded in 1974 by Jean Pierre and Yette Slakmon. It has continuously operated in the Canadian market and has been involved in the installation of over 200 electron optical systems in universities, research institutions, hospitals, and private companies. As of today, Soquelec is the sole distributor in Canada for JEOL, Gatan, selected Bruker products (X-ray imaging system) and others.
JEOL, Ltd. (Japan Electron Optics Laboratory) is a major developer and manufacturer of electron microscopes and other scientific instruments, industrial and medical equipment. Since 1949, the JEOL legacy has been one of outstanding innovation in developing instruments used to advance scientific research and technology. JEOL has more than 70 years of expertise in the field of electron microscopy, more than 60 years in mass spectrometry and NMR spectrometry, and more than 50 years of e-beam lithography leadership.

Edge Scientific
Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation in Nanotechnology
Founded in 2005, Edge Scientific proudly marks two decades as a trusted Canadian leader in nanotechnology solutions. Representing the world’s most respected manufacturers, we offer Canada’s most comprehensive portfolio of advanced instrumentation, including Electron Microscopes, X-ray Microscopes, In-Situ Systems, EM Sample Preparation Equipment, and Consumables.
We partner with researchers and institutions to deliver customized, integrated systems tailored to the demands of cutting-edge nanotechnology applications. Our end-to-end approach begins with a deep understanding of our clients' needs, allowing us to develop complete, application-driven solutions. Our team of dedicated application specialists ensures each system operates at peak performance, providing unmatched expertise and support.
Edge Scientific - 20 Years of Leading Nanotechnology Solutions.

Norcada
Norcada is a nano-MEMS and photonics product company with specialization in development and manufacturing of microscopy sample holders and vacuum compatible parts for in-situ, biomedical, and cryo microanalysis. Norcada nano-MEMS products include thin film devices, MEMS heating, electrochemistry and liquid cells for electron and X-ray microscopy, as well as tomography holders and chips. Norcada is well known for offering standard or custom chips and holders for electron and X-ray microscopes.
Henan Zhongjingkeyi

Manitoba Institute for Materials
The Manitoba Institute for Materials (MIM) brings together more than 200 researchers and students. Their collaborative endeavors are enhanced by the state-of-the-art composite and material characterization facility, located within the Fort Garry campus. Researchers and students from all disciplines collaborate in the lab, using the world’s most cutting-edge equipment to develop hands-on skills for tomorrow’s workplace while tackling the challenges facing today’s communities. Consistent with the principles outlined in the Territory acknowledgment, the MIM team commits to advancing the University’s progress towards meaningful Reconciliation and partnership with Indigenous communities.
Jolly Hipolito, Operations Coordinator
E-Mail: Jolly.Hipolito@umanitoba.ca
20 Sifton Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
204-474-7820
Bronze Sponsors

Delong Instruments
As Delong Instruments' exclusive partner, Delong America, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, provides global sales, marketing, and service support for the Low-Voltage Electron Microscope (LVEM) line. The user-friendly, benchtop LVEM 5 and compact LVEM 25E microscopes feature TEM, SEM, STEM, ED, and EDS modes. Simplified facility requirements combined with low-voltage high-contrast imaging make these instruments ideal for material and life science applications.
Contact:
Jared Lapkovsky
Email: jared@delongamerica.com
Phone: 1-866-335-6648 extension 701
USA & Canada International: +1-514-904-1202 extension 701