When Surface Metrology Gets Difficult: Why SEM Has a Role to Play

When Surface Metrology Gets Difficult: Why SEM Has a Role to Play

When Surface Metrology Gets Difficult: Why SEM Has a Role to Play

Surface roughness and topography are rarely just numbers on a drawing. They influence how parts behave in the real world — friction, wear, sealing, adhesion,...

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What Does “Resolution” Really Mean in SEM?

What Does “Resolution” Really Mean in SEM?

What Does “Resolution” Really Mean in SEM?

What Really Limits SEM Resolution? Beyond the Specification Resolution in SEM is often reduced to a single number. You will see values like “1.0 nm”...

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Tabletop SEM-EDS in Practice: Capabilities, Limits, and Workflows

Tabletop SEM-EDS in Practice: Capabilities, Limits, and Workflows

Tabletop SEM-EDS in Practice: Capabilities, Limits, and Workflows

A recent webinar demonstrated how recent developments in tabletop SEM and EDS technology are closing the gap between compact systems and conventional full-scale SEM platforms....

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Technical Conclusions from a Webinar on SEM/EDS and XPS for Surface Analysis

Technical Conclusions from a Webinar on SEM/EDS and XPS for Surface Analysis

Technical Conclusions from a Webinar on SEM/EDS and XPS for Surface Analysis

A recent webinar explored the relationship between SEM/EDS and XPS as complementary techniques for surface and materials characterization. Rather than focusing on one technique in...

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Did you miss our workshop ? Particle Analysis Using AMICS

Did you miss our workshop ? Particle Analysis Using AMICS

Did you miss our workshop ? Particle Analysis Using AMICS

Particle Analysis Using AMICS Workshop at Chalmers, October 31st, 2025 If you couldn’t join us for the AMICS workshop in Gothenburg, here’s a quick look...

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The Importance of Cross Sections in Material Analysis with SEM

The Importance of Cross Sections in Material Analysis with SEM

The Importance of Cross Sections in Material Analysis with SEM

Understanding the internal structure of materials is crucial for advancing product development, ensuring quality control, and solving complex engineering challenges. Cross sections provide a window...

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