Suzhou Laboratory Installs ELDICO ED-1
Crystal Pharmatech completed the installation of the ELDICO ED-1 electron diffractometer at its research and development center in Suzhou, China.
The instrument represents the first installation of the ED-1 system in the Asia-Pacific region and is now fully operational for global clients.
The company launched initial MicroED services in 2021 using a cryo-electron microscope for data collection. The new ED-1 device adds a dedicated, automated platform housed directly inside the laboratory next to the screening and crystallization teams.
Automated Electron Diffraction Services
Built specifically for small-molecule crystal diffraction, the system features a horizontal beam path, a five-axis goniometer, and a DECTRIS QUADRO hybrid pixel detector. Automated calibration and data processing support unattended operation to measure multiple crystals and forms efficiently.
Working alongside an onsite team from ELDICO Scientific AG, Crystal Pharmatech made the instrument operational and collected initial diffraction data within three days of installation. The equipment is housed on the first floor of the Crystal Building in Suzhou.
It was collecting data within three days of installation, and I can already see it becoming a workhorse for our solid-state research,
said Dr. Alex Chen, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Crystal Pharmatech.
Crystal Pharmatech Delivers Crystal Structures from Sub-Micron Powders
Clients can now request crystal structures and absolute configurations from sub-micron powders using as little as 1 mg of material. The service identifies hydrates, solvates, salts, cocrystals, and individual phases within mixtures.
Standard analytical results are delivered within one to two weeks, while an expedited service provides reports in as little as 48 hours following sample receipt and written approval. Projects are covered by Crystal Pharmatech’s No Structure, No Fee commitment under agreed terms.
We’re pleased to see the ED-1 in service at Crystal Pharmatech,
said Dr. James Berwick, CEO, ELDICO Scientific AG.
Upcoming Boston Symposium Preview
Presentations include an overview of 3D electron diffraction by Dr. Gustavo Santiso-Quiñones, co-founder of ELDICO Scientific AG. Additional sessions cover solid-form selection and crystal structure prediction with industry researchers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sample quantity is required for MicroED analysis?
Clients can submit as little as 1 mg of sub-micron powder to obtain crystal structures and absolute configurations.
How fast are analytical results delivered?
Standard results are provided in one to two weeks, with an expedited option delivering reports in as little as 48 hours.
Where is the ED-1 instrument located?
The electron diffractometer is installed at Crystal Pharmatech's R&D center in Suzhou, China, making it the first device of its kind in the region.