Massimo Sbrana – Geological Services is a specialist laboratory in Piombino, Italy, focused on preparing thin sections for microscopic examination. Its work supports geological, archaeological and agricultural research, as well as architectural restoration. The laboratory serves university researchers, independent professionals, petroleum and mining research companies, and restoration institutes. Clients provide samples, which are processed into sections suited to their investigative needs.

Services include thin sections prepared from rocks, sands, debris, ceramics, mortars, plasters, soils and undisturbed loose sediments. The laboratory also produces large-format sections for micromorphological studies, polished thin sections for electron microscopy or reflected-light microscopy, and double-polished sections for fluid-inclusion analysis. Sample preparation methods may differ from standard procedures and are agreed with each client to address specific requirements and support continuous service improvement.

The laboratory works with clients at leading Italian universities and research centres, and has expanded its international clientele, particularly in France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Switzerland, Germany, Croatia and Turkey.