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Electron Microscope Leasing for Labs

Nanoscale imaging power—without tying up your budget. Lease the EM system that fits your workflow.

What Is an Electron Microscope?

Electron microscopes (EMs) use focused beams of electrons—rather than light—to generate ultra-high-resolution images of biological specimens and material surfaces. The two most common types are scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and transmission electron microscopes (TEM), widely used in life sciences, nanotechnology, materials science, and semiconductor research.

Why Lease an Electron Microscope?

Electron microscopes offer unmatched resolution and magnification—but they’re also among the most capital-intensive systems in any lab, requiring vacuum chambers, detectors, isolation equipment, and specialized installation.

Leasing helps research, academic, and industrial labs access these advanced imaging platforms without the financial barriers of ownership—ensuring you get the tools you need while preserving operational flexibility.

Where Leasing an Electron Microscope Adds Value

Electron microscopes—whether SEM, TEM, or cryo-EM—are essential for nanoscale imaging in research, diagnostics, and industrial applications. But these high-resolution systems often come with multimillion-dollar price tags and complex procurement cycles.

Leasing can be a smart choice when:

  • You’re launching or expanding a core facility—Access advanced SEM or TEM systems without major capital outlay.
  • You support evolving high-resolution research—Add cryo-EM, EDX/EDS, or field emission tools as needs grow.
  • You’re scaling QA or materials workflows—Maintain uptime and upgrade flexibility in throughput-heavy environments.

Whether you're imaging cellular ultrastructure or analyzing atomic-level materials, leasing an electron microscope delivers precision—without financial barriers.

Why Teams Lease with Excedr

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Founder-friendly, non-dilutive capital

Ideal for early-stage or venture-backed teams—and a smart option for any lab looking to preserve equity while scaling.

Flexibility on equipment choice

No inventory limitations. You choose the system that fits your workflow—we handle the financing.

Lease terms aligned with your growth

2–5 year terms that support your budget, equipment lifecycle, and scaling timeline.

Quick approvals, flexible terms

Get approved in days—not weeks—with no collateral, IP pledges, or debt covenants required.

White-glove service & procurement

Equipment sourcing, vendor coordination, and lease logistics are streamlined to reduce your team’s internal workload.

Reliable support when it matters

Our vendor relationships help resolve issues quickly—so you stay productive and hit key milestones.

Leasing Solutions We Provide

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Operating Leases

Treat lease payments as operating expenses, not debt. This simplifies accounting and preserves flexibility.

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Sale Lease-Backs

Convert owned equipment into working capital. Keep it off your balance sheet and treat payments as operating expenses.

Popular Electron Microscope Manufacturers

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Apreo™ 2
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Axia™ ChemiSEM™
Jeol
CRYO ARM™ 200
Jeol
CRYO ARM™ 300
Jeol
CRYO ARM™ 300 II
Zeiss
EVO 10
Zeiss
EVO 15
Zeiss
EVO 25
Hitachi
FlexSEM 1000 II
Zeiss
GeminiSEM 360
Zeiss
GeminiSEM 460
Zeiss
GeminiSEM 560
Hitachi
HF5000
Hitachi
HT7800 Series
Jeol
JCM-7000
Jeol
JSM-IT200
Jeol
JSM-IT210
Jeol
JSM-IT510
Jeol
JSM-IT700HR
Jeol
JSM-IT710HR
Jeol
JSM-IT800
Zeiss
MultiSEM 505/506
Nikon
NeoScope Benchtop SEM
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Phenom ParticleX Steel Desktop
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Prisma™ E
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Quattro ESEM
NanoImages
SNE-Alpha
Hitachi
SU3800/SU3900
Hitachi
SU8600
Hitachi
SU8700
Hitachi
SU9000II
Zeiss
Sigma 360
Zeiss
Sigma 560
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Spectra 200 S/TEM
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Spectra 300 S/TEM
Tescan
TESCAN CLARA
Tescan
TESCAN MAGNA
Tescan
TESCAN MIRA
Tescan
TESCAN VEGA
Tescan
TESCAN VEGA COMPACT
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Verios™ 5 XHR
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Verios™ XHR
Thermo Fisher Scientific
VolumeScope™
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Volumescope 2
Bruker
Bruker
Hitachi
Hitachi
Jeol
Jeol
Nano Images
NanoImages
Nikon
Nikon
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Zeiss
Zeiss
Tescan
Tescan

Straightforward Application Process

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Tell Us What You Need

Already have a quote or PO? Just let us know the equipment you want to lease—we’ll take it from there.

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Get Approved Quickly

Our in-house underwriting team reviews your financials fast—no outsourcing, no red tape—so you get a decision in days, not weeks.

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We Handle the Rest

We handle the logistics and coordinate with the vendor so you can get to work—no upfront capital required.

Helping Scientists Scale & Succeed

"We used Excedr when it was time for us to make a large capital equipment purchase and the whole leasing process was smooth, quick, and seamless.

As a busy start-up CEO, I am always aware of how important it is to keep our science progressing while on a tight budget.

Working with Excedr made it possible for us to accelerate our scientific discovery pipeline without a large outlay of capital."

Jessica Grossman, CEO at IgGenix
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Jessica Grossman

CEO, IgGenix

"Building a biotech is a lot of work. Excedr has been a dynamite partner in making that scaling happen.

They were a great partner when scaling Distributed Bio from an 8 member lab team to 35 members by the time of acquisition. When I started Centivax, Jon was one of the first people I called.

I recommend them for any biotech startup."

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Jacob Glanville

CEO & President, Centivax

"Securing top-tier lab equipment while managing cash flow is a constant challenge. Excedr has been an invaluable partner in helping KiraGen Bio access the high-quality instrumentation we need without the heavy upfront costs.

Their flexible leasing options and outstanding support allow us to focus on advancing our research rather than worrying about equipment procurement and maintenance. For any biotech startup looking to scale efficiently, I can’t recommend Excedr enough."

Aaron Edwards

Co-Founder & CEO, KiraGen Bio

"Excedr helped us to finance a BLI system about a year ago. Sylvia did an excellent job at helping us to understand our options, since our company was new to equipment financing.

The leasing process was fast and easy when compared with self-funding our purchase, plus the speed and ease with which Excedr onboarded us freed up our team’s time to focus on research and grant management.

Max Brennan
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Max Brennan

General Counsel & VP Operations, Zab Bio

The lease of our Zeiss EVO10 electron microscope has significantly impacted our outside analysis costs, realizing a significant savings in the 1st year.

Having the instrument on-site has greatly improved our response times to field issues and fabrication challenges, while improving our Engineering and Production Teams' overall understanding of our product lines."

Tom Raber, Principal Mechanical Technician at Plug Power
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Tom Raber

Principal Mechanical Technician, Plug Power

Frequently Asked Questions

Lease Your Next Electron Microscope & Advance Discovery

Don’t let capital costs limit your lab’s ability to generate high-resolution, nanoscale insights. Our leasing program is designed to remove friction from equipment procurement so you can stay focused on producing accurate, reliable results.