The first of Hitachi's TM3000 next-generation tabletop SEMs has been installed at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory's Innovations and Technology Access Centre (I-TAC) in Warrington, UK.
Hitachi's Tabletop Microscope technology is said to simplify and facilitate observation of the microstructural world.
It is used in applications including R and D and quality assurance in materials and polymer science, semiconductors, food science, heritage science, biotechnology and medical-device development, and has been installed in research institutes, schools and museums worldwide.
It offers magnification up to 30,000x, variable-pressure operation, 5 and 15kV accelerating voltages, larger sample handling and enhancements such as EDX and heating/cooling stages.
Managed by STFC, I-TAC provides businesses and researchers with flexible access to scientific equipment.
