IEC Minotome Cryostat Microtome made by the International Equipment Company USA. The IEC Minotome Cryostat Microtome is an automatic cryostat with Minot microtome technology. With easy to use motorised specimen advance and retract feature offering ultimate speed, convenience and safety. Designed to increase user comfort and productivity including a cool down feature to 30oC with accurate temperature control at the knife edge. A knife guard for further protection, it also includes a 40oC quick freeze plate to accommodate numerous samples. Cryostat offers automatic and manual defrost modes and also has a convenient temperature readout.