SEMTech Solutions continues to ship SEMs interfaced with the SEMView8000. Two recent deliveries include a Cambridge Instruments S-360 tungsten system and a Hitachi S-4700 cold field emission SEM.
The Cambridge Instruments case study was documented and the details of this comprehensive refurbishment process from start to finish is shown pictorially. The Hitachi S-4700 CFE SEM was shipped to a major defense contractor, a Fortune500 company, and installation is complete.
Trading a Tungsten SEM for a High Resolution Field Emission (CFE)
The main desire to obtain the SEMView8000 refurbished Hitachi S-4700 CFE SEM came from the technical requirement for higher resolution imaging. The current tungsten SEM had to be replaced yet budgets for new FEG equipment were not funded.
Part of SEMTech Solutions factory acceptance included images with magnifications of 100,000 times. The process of removing the tungsten tool, replacing it with the Hitachi S-4700 was seamless. Shown below is a gold on carbon resolution image taken from this unit, along with the system on our loading dock being prepared for shipment.
The SEMView8000 Refurbishment Process
At the heart of any SEM refurbishment process, whether it be a tungsten, LaB6, or field emission SEM, is the SEMView8000. The SEMView8000 replaces the original operator console with a Windows 11 PC and operating system. A general overview of the power generation system is shown in figure 3 and a more in-depth description of the control software and control card can be found in the following blog.
Upcoming SEM Refurbish Project
SEMTech Solutions has multiple production bays in the Massachusetts factory with both Tungsten and FEG SEMs in process. For example, a Hitachi S-4500 cold field emission SEM is now underway. The first order of business will be to replace the original operators console with the SEMView8000 on this particular SEM.
SEMTech Solutions specializes in a variety of SEM columns manufactured by FEI, JEOL, AMRAY, Hitachi and LEO/ZEISS.
Our SEMView8000 can be installed and shipped complete with an eBeam column or field retrofitted on your existing laboratory SEM column.
What Are Your Future SEM Upgrade Plans?
Increase your productivity today by exploring what the SEMView8000 can do for you. Whether it be an upgrade to your existing SEM column or a complete SEM/EDS system from one of our factory locations, our team is ready to provide you with the best solution.
