Before or during a specific project the users may get technical and/or scientific coaching and expertise by the ScopeM staff.

In this mode ScopeM provides direct access to the users to specific instruments and the user performs the experimental tasks. ScopeM takes care of the instrument maintenance and the user introduction for proper instrument operations. The instrument usage is charged to the users based on a pre‐defined pricing scheme.

ScopeM may scientifically collaborate with PIs and research groups when establishing new methods. This type of activity is crucial for maintaining the technical excellence of the facility and making possible frontier projects.

In this mode ScopeM completes an order for the user. ScopeM communicates a realistic estimate of time‐line, needed resources, costs and charges the effective costs to the users upon completion of the service.

ScopeM has two main technological branches. The LM branch operates a wide variety of light microscopy systems ranging from the routine wide-field systems to the high-end super-resolution ones. The portfolio includes also histology and lab-automation equipment (high-throughput screening) and dedicated correlative systems (e.g. CLEM). The EM branch runs a number of (cryo) analytical S/TEMs, (cryo) FIB/SEMs, serial sectioning in-situ SEM and high resolution analytical SEMs. The acquisition and processing of images/data are also supported by ScopeM experts in image and data processing. ScopeM offers a wide variety of sample preparation equipment to its users in order to optimally support them in their research activities. ScopeM also operates lab automation equipment for screening assays and offers image-processing support.