Cryo-EM Facility Innovation
Explore the evolution and upgrading of cryogenic electron microscopes, direct detectors, energy filters, and operational milestones.
Follow the technology lifecycle of each individual system. Click on any upgrade node to view specific details about that commission or modification.
Upgrades & Operational Milestones over Time
Events by Instrument
Event Category Distribution
Technology Upgrades Breakdown
High-Resolution Camera and Energy Filter Deployments
| Instrument | Detector Generation | Energy Filter | Fringe-Free Imaging | Latest Major Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan Krios 1 | Falcon 4i (Upgraded Sep 2023) | Selectris X (Upgraded May 2024) | Enabled Nov 2021 | Selectris X energy filter installation (May 20th, 2024) |
| Titan Krios 2 | Falcon 4i (Upgraded July 2022) | Selectris X (Upgraded Mar 2026) | Enabled Sep 2021 | Selectris X energy filter installation (March 23rd, 2026) |
| Titan Krios 3 | Falcon 4i (Upgraded July 2024) | BioContinuum HD (Upgraded Jun 2023) | Enabled Nov 2022 | Falcon 4i camera upgrade (July 8th, 2024) |
| Titan Krios 4 | Gatan K3 (Upgraded Feb 2022) | BioContinuum HD (Upgraded Apr 2023) | Enabled Oct 2021 | BioContinuum HD filter installation (April 17th, 2023) |
| Talos Arctica | Falcon 4i (Upgraded May 2026) | N/A | Enabled | Falcon 4i detector upgrade (May 18th, 2026) |
| Glacios 2 | Falcon 4i (Commissioned Feb 2025) | Selectris (Commissioned Feb 2025) | Enabled | Microscope up with Falcon 4i & Selectris (Feb 3rd, 2025) |