Electron Microscopes constitute a major branch of electron optics and it has underpinned various scientific and technical advancements made over the last 50 years. Whether in physics, engineering, biology, medicine, or semiconductors, electron microscopy technology has paved the road to great discoveries.
These microscopes are drastically more powerful than their traditional counterpart, the compound light microscope. Despite this, the total cost of the equipment, maintenance cost, and even the special requirements to operate these microscopes have been holding back many institutions for many years.
With the newest advances in technology, this is commonly becoming less of an issue, and each day more and more companies have access to better and more sophisticated SEMs. But, how does maintenance fit into the picture?
Such complex and powerful equipment needs specialized maintenance
SEMs are usually a lifetime investment. Their magnifying power and functionality do come with a price higher than traditional optic instruments.
Needless to say, these microscopes are extremely advanced and require some level of technical knowledge to be operated. Also, an electron microscope’s infrastructure requirements alone are intimidating, let alone maintenance.
Maintenance is the safest way to protect this investment
Repair and maintenance are an important part of any technical equipment, and when production is key, downtime should be avoided at all costs. Maintenance and prevention are of extreme importance when it comes to your SEM.
While the upfront investment of installing an SEM in your premises is high in comparison to that of traditional optical devices, proper maintenance will significantly reduce downtime and increase your investment’s lifespan.
A well-maintained microscope can perform for many years to come. As said before, this is a lifetime investment.
What can you expect from maintenance?
Professional preventive maintenance programs not only address major issues but also keep electron microscopes performing up to factory standards. The more demanding the labs, the more specific maintenance is required. However, there are some common features you can expect depending on your maintenance agreement.
Per Diem Services
Per diem services are offered as on-demand. These services are tailored per instruments, time & materials required. Expenses and cost of service can be predetermined before visiting and added as part of the quotation.
Preventive Services
Preventive procedures are meant to keep the SEMs at peak performance, these include important checks and actions. These kinds of preventive services can be scheduled in intervals depending on your specific needs.
Full Preventive and Maintenance
These contracts apply to SEM, Tabletop SEM, and Benchtop SEM and are beneficial in longer terms than the previous. This can include system upgrades, relocation and site evaluation, spare parts, and image storing upgrades.
Electron Optics Instruments Can Address All Your Concerns
We make sure the entire system is running smoothly and at peak performance. By paying special attention to every component, including those that are subject to the most wear, we identify all the potential points of failure before anything happens. This preventive maintenance also includes all the installed accessories. We are committed to providing cost-effective service and sales solutions to the Scanning Electron Microscope Industry.