Deben UK have launched an enhanced version of their popular specimen cooling stage. With extended temperature range from -25°C to +160°C the peltier heating stage is ideal for use with the new range of extended pressure SEMs now available from many manufacturers. The system is supplied in a compact package with accurate control from a small microcontroller, or from a Windows program via RS-232. The enhanced design also includes improved stability and vibration damping for operation above x50,000 magnification.