Category: News & Updates
Particle Size Distribution Analysis Using SEM: A Practical Guide
What if the clearest SEM image still produces a misleading particle size distribution? High-resolution images reveal particle boundaries and...
Fracture Surface Analysis (Fractography) with SEM: A Practical Guide
Can a fracture surface tell you why a component failed, or only show where it broke? SEM can reveal fine features that point toward fatigue, brittle...
Common Failure Points in Older SEM Models: A Practical Diagnostic Checklist
What if an older SEM’s recurring fault points to a failing electronic controller rather than a worn-out electron column? A blank image, unstable...
Upgrading EDS Software: A Guide for SEM Laboratories
An EDS software upgrade is more than an installer update: it is a controlled change to an analytical workflow. If you’re considering upgrading your...
How SEM Helped Solve a Manufacturing Problem: From Defect to Root Cause
A visible defect is a starting point, not an explanation. A crack, residue, or unexpected surface feature can have several possible causes, leaving...
Peer-Reviewed Papers Using Benchtop SEM: Applications, Methods, and Evaluation
What can a peer-reviewed paper using a benchtop SEM actually prove about the instrument? It shows how a system was used to investigate a particular...
Benchtop SEM: Core Facility Scheduling and Billing
Fair access to an SEM depends on more than adding booking slots. For teams managing a benchtop SEM for core facilities, double bookings, unused...
Evaluating SEM Service Contracts: A Practical Lab Equipment Checklist
What if an SEM service contract with a broad-sounding tier still leaves your laboratory exposed to the downtime that matters most? Evaluating sem...
Annual Cost to Run a Tabletop SEM: 2026 Budget Guide
What if the most defensible annual cost to run a tabletop SEM isn’t a single industry average, but a model built around your lab’s actual workload?...