Need a Scanning Electron Microscope Upgrade Path to Win11?
Refurbished Low Vacuum Windows 11 Scanning Electron Microscope
Need a reliable SEM with large sample handling and a modern UI? All our refurbished scanning electron microscopes combine ease of use with a Windows 11 operating system.
Key Features
- SEMView8000 hardware and Windows 11 SEM User Interface
- 100mm stage
- SE and BSE imaging
- Energy Dispersive Spectrometer
This system is ideal for laboratories that need a cost-effective analytical solution on various sample types.

Windows 10 Support Ends on October 14, 2025. Is Your SEM Ready?
If your scanning electron microscope operates on Windows 10 or an older OS, now’s the time to plan.
Outdated software creates security risks that should be addressed. Upgrading to SEMView8000 on Windows 11 gives you a stable, supported platform while keeping your existing SEM column hardware in place.
Windows 11 Microprobe Upgrade for Concord University with SEMView8000
In collaboration with SEMTech Solutions and Advanced Microbeam Inc, the Concord University Materials and REE Analysis Center has implemented a customized SEMView8000 system on an ARL SEMQ electron probe microanalyser (EPMA). The installation combines modern electron microscopy imaging, electronics, and control software with the unique X-ray analytical characteristics of the ARL SEMQ design.
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