Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) are extremely versatile and bring many benefits across various industries—from medical research to physics and technology improvement. Not only because of its high magnification power but also because of its high resolution.
SEMs are extremely powerful and advanced, capable of observing at the nanoscale. But, some drawbacks make them challenging for some research institutions; Complexity and Size.
Besides the manufacturing cost and maintenance, traditional electron microscopes come with special housing requirements. Unlike compound light microscopes, these pieces of equipment are enormous and can’t fit in any laboratory. A full-sized electron microscope can weigh as much as 200Kg.
That’s where tabletop electron microscopes come into play.
On the other hand, tabletop SEMs, sometimes called Portable SEMs, bring the same advantages of a full-sized console, plus some other benefits.
Not only do these systems cost less and require less space, but they also have fewer technical requirements and reduce the demand for expertise.
These advancements in SEM technology are great news for research institutions that have not previously acquired one because of the limitations. This means that more labs and institutions will have access to the power of accelerated electron beams.
Whether purely academic or for industrial purposes, these portable solutions now help pave the way for new research and development.
As these pieces of equipment become more powerful and easier to acquire and operate, more industries will reap their benefits.
The miniaturized versions of traditional Electronic Microscopes can be placed on top of a desktop, much like any personal computer, and weigh less than half of their full-sized counterparts (As little as 65 KG).
On top of all the advantages, size does not compromise power. The magnification of these tabletop electronic microscopes is still dramatically higher than that of traditional compound light microscopes (1,000x vs 200,000x).
The unparalleled performance of equipment such as the Cube II Tabletop SEM exceeds that of traditional full-sized SEMs, but at a much smaller footprint.
Electron Optics Instruments – Portable SEMs
Electron Optics Instruments offer you one of the best portable SEMs on the market. The Cube II SEM can be installed much like a personal working station and combines minimized footprint with maximum magnification and imaging resolution. On top of that, its easy usability is suitable for both experts and novices. Contact a member of the EOI team for full specifications, recommended applications, or a quote.