Typical sample preparation consists of grinding and then polishing using successively finer abrasives to obtain the desired surface finish at the location of interest. MEE has a host of automatic and manual sample preparation equipment to handle large sample volumes, as well as samples of complex geometries. Our staff has experience with a wide variety of materials, including polymers. The MEE metallography laboratory specializes in precision sectioning of miniature devices, including microelectronic components and implantable medical devices.