Leica EM CPD300 Automated Critical Point Dryer. Date of Manufacture 9-2021. The procedure of critical point drying is an efficient method for drying delicate samples for SEM applications. It preserves the surface structure of a specimen which could otherwise be damaged due to surface tension when changing from the liquid to gaseous state. The Leica EM CPD300 critical point dryer dries biological specimens such as pollen, tissue, plants, insects, as well as industrial samples, like Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) or Micro fluids and gels in a fully automated and controlled process. You can rely on the same high sample quality from every run. Leica EM CPD300 Automated Critical Point Dryer Fully computer controlled with an integrated touch screen user interface (7 inch) – Fully automated, reproducible and controlled processes. – Reduced CO2 consumption and running cost with new Leica Filler concept. Automated: – Computer controlled parameters: Measurement of incoming CO2, temperature and pressure chamber cooling CO2 filling with three speed settings exchange steps with time settings heating to supercritical state with three speed settings gaseous CO2 drain with adjustable speed settings – Software: Protocol programming protocol store and recall calculation of complete process time software safety concept with temperature and pressure cut-off instructions for use and safety precautions