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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. The whole leasing process was smooth, quick, and seamless.

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

"Excedr's lease structure helped us extend our cash runway, forecast our projects with greater accuracy, and track and manage upcoming expenses more effectively, putting us in a stronger position for our next venture round."

Shawn Gahr

COO & Co-Founder, Novoron

"Building a biotech is tough, and Excedr has been a dynamite partner in scaling. They supported Distributed Bio’s growth from an 8-person 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

"Excedr has been invaluable for KiraGen Bio, helping us access high-quality equipment without heavy upfront costs.

Their flexible leasing and reliable support let us focus on advancing research rather than equipment procurement and maintenance."

Aaron Edwards

Co-Founder & CEO, KiraGen Bio

"Excedr helped us finance a BLI system when we were new to equipment leasing.

Sylvia guided us through our options, and the fast, easy process freed our team to focus on research and grant management instead of funding logistics."

Max Brennan
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Max Brennan

General Counsel & VP Operations, Zab Bio

Leasing our Zeiss EVO10 electron microscope cut outside analysis costs in the first year and improved response times to field issues.

Having it on-site also strengthened our Engineering and Production Teams’ 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.