WEBINAR | Up to 40% Faster Automated TEM Lamella Preparation with new Ga⁺ FIB Column

Ensure Reproducible Cross-Sections and 3D Reconstructions for Confident Materials Analysis 

 

Achieve reproducible results and preserve material integrity for reliable characterization. Tescan FIB-SEM, (S)TEM, and micro-CT workflows deliver consistent, non-destructive data to analyze microstructures, prepare TEM lamellae, and reconstruct 3D volumes with confidence.

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FOR THE ENTIRE MATERIALS SCIENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
FIB-SEM Cross-sectioning and 3D Characterization

Achieve reproducible cross-sections and 3D reconstructions without curtaining or artifacts. Tescan plasma and Ga FIB-SEM workflows deliver smooth surfaces, large-area polishing, and automated slice-and-view tomography.

TRUE X-sectioning and Rocking Stage technology ensure reliable EBSD, EDS, and phase mapping results, while high-throughput plasma FIB enables statistically relevant volume analysis.

Generate consistent structural insights that support failure analysis, porosity studies, and large-scale microstructural evaluation with confidence.

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Analytical (S)TEM & 4D-STEM Characterization

Obtain reproducible nanoscale diffraction and imaging data for advanced materials analysis. Tescan TENSOR integrates 4D-STEM with beam precession, direct electron detection, and synchronized EDS for robust phase and orientation mapping.

Automated workflows reduce user variability and minimize beam damage, while multimodal integration ensures correlation between crystallography, chemistry, and morphology.

Enable reliable nanoscale insights that advance alloy development, ceramic studies, and battery electrode research.

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Nanoprototyping

Create and test nanoscale devices with reproducible precision in a single instrument. Tescan FIB-SEM systems support direct-write lithography, focused ion beam patterning, and nanoscale machining for flexible prototyping.

Integrated gas injection systems enable customized structures, while in-situ SEM imaging ensures real-time process control and repeatable outcomes.

Accelerate research in MEMS, quantum materials, and sensor development with reproducible nanoscale prototyping workflows.

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Non-destructive 3D Characterization

Visualize internal structures without sectioning to preserve material integrity. Tescan micro-CT systems provide full-volume scans with targeted zooms and dynamic in-situ CT for structural evolution under load, heat, or cycling.

Spectral imaging modes enhance material contrast and phase differentiation, while automated reconstruction ensures repeatable, high-fidelity datasets.

Deliver reproducible 3D insights that strengthen materials design, additive manufacturing validation, and failure prevention strategies.

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SEM Surface Analysis

Obtain consistent surface imaging and compositional data across diverse material types. Tescan SEM platforms offer high-resolution imaging at low voltages, variable pressure modes for non-conductive samples, and seamless EDS integration.

Smart automation and advanced detectors ensure reproducible contrasts and efficient workflows, from morphology to large-area microanalysis.

Generate reliable datasets that accelerate surface engineering, quality assurance, and materials discovery.

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TEM and APT Sample Preparation

Prepare site-specific, damage-free samples for advanced analysis with confidence. Tescan FIB-SEM systems enable automated TEM lamella preparation, low-keV polishing, and site-specific lift-out for high-quality results.

Plasma FIB with TRUE X-sectioning minimizes amorphous damage, while automation ensures reproducibility across multi-user labs and industrial settings.

Deliver reliable TEM and APT specimens that advance nanoscale analysis and support critical decision-making in materials development.

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"Tescan AMBER X 2, our latest innovation in materials analysis technology. The AMBER X 2, with its advanced Plasma FIB-SEM capabilities, offers unmatched speed, precision, and versatility, setting a new standard in the field."

PETR KLIMEK
Product Marketing Director Material & Geo Science
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Used in This Workflow

Tescan AMBER X 2

Tescan AMBER X 2 delivers the most precise, high-throughput plasma FIB-SEM for large-volume 3D analysis and automated TEM sample preparation.

With BrightBeam™ SEM, Mistral™ Xe Plasma FIB, and multimodal readiness, it supports nanoscale characterization and artifact-free lamella prep across hard, soft, and beam-sensitive materials.

  • High-throughput plasma FIB-SEM: fast, clean sectioning for large-area 3D tomography
  • Automated workflows: streamline TEM lamella prep, cross-sectioning, and reconstruction
  • Multimodal compatibility: integrates ToF-SIMS, EDS, EBSD, and Raman for correlative analysis 
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Tescan AMBER 2

Tescan AMBER 2 combines BrightBeam™ SEM with Orage™ Ga FIB and Gentle Argon Ion Beam™ polishing for reliable nanofabrication and low-damage lamella prep.

Automation modules reduce variability, ensuring consistent TEM sample quality and advanced prototyping results.

  • Automated TEM preparation: with TEM AutoPrep PRO and final <200 eV Ar polish
  • Versatile nanofabrication: supports FIBID, FEBID, and e-beam lithography in one system
  • User-friendly automation: minimizes training time and operator error
  • Wide field navigation: simplifies locating and targeting regions of interest
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Tescan CLARA

Tescan CLARA™ is a UHR FEG-SEM designed for surface-sensitive imaging at low voltages.
Its BrightBeam™ field-free column and advanced detectors enable precise study of beam-sensitive, magnetic, or low-conductivity materials without structural artifacts.

  • Sub-nanometer surface detail: advanced BSE/SE filtering for high-contrast imaging
  • Low-keV performance: reliable results from delicate materials
  • Field-free optics: no interference on magnetic or sensitive samples
  • Integrated automation: reproducible workflows across users and projects
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Tescan MIRA XR

Tescan MIRA XR offers ultra-high-resolution SEM-EDS with BrightBeam™ optics, Wide Field Optics™, and dual Essence™ EDS for rapid analytical workflows.
Automated beam optimization ensures fast, reproducible results in high-throughput labs.

  • High-resolution SEM + live EDS: structural and compositional data in real time
  • Wide Field Optics™: seamless macro-to-nano navigation without optical cameras
  • Automated alignments: minimize variability between users and sessions
  • Low-vacuum imaging: analyze non-conductive and beam-sensitive samples reliably
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Tescan MIRA

Tescan MIRA is a flexible FEG-SEM platform for multipurpose analytical workflows.
With high current stability, In-Flight Beam Tracing™, and modular detector integration, it supports reliable EDS/EBSD mapping and future-ready upgrades.

  • Fast EDS/EBSD mapping: stable high-current SEM with automated optimization
  • Efficient navigation: live SEM-based macro view for quick targeting
  • Flexible integration: add STEM, Raman, CL, or lithography as research needs evolve
  • Reliable performance: reproducible analytical results across diverse applications
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 Tescan TENSOR 

Tescan TENSOR is an analytical STEM platform that integrates precession-assisted 4D-STEM for precise structural, elemental, and diffraction-based analysis.
Automated workflows and live data processing ensure reproducible nanoscale results for users at any level of experience.

  • 4D-STEM with beam precession: accurate strain and phase/orientation mapping
  • Automated alignments: fastest time-to-data with minimal user intervention
  • On-the-fly processing: immediate access to results, no post-acquisition delays
  • Reproducible STEM workflows: consistent results across sessions and operators
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