Windows 10 Support Ends October 14. Is Your SEM Ready?

Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. If your SEM is still running on Windows 10, now is the time to act. Unsupported systems can create major security and compatibility risks, especially in research or production environments.

SEMTech Solutions can help you stay on the most up-to-date operating system to protect your operations and avoid downtime. Talk to us about upgrading to the SEMView8000 for a stable, modern interface without needing to replace your SEM.

Here’s what you get:

• 8k image capture
• Digital controls and annotation tools
• Full Windows 11 compatibility

Avoid downtime. Plan your upgrade now.

Featured SEM: ZEISS LEO 1560 FE

This ZEISS LEO 1560 has recently been upgraded to Windows 11. The LEO 1560 is a high-resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) designed for detailed imaging and analysis of nanoscale features, offering up to 1nm resolution. Key features:

• High-stability thermal field emission electron gun
• Advanced in-lens and external secondary electron detectors
• Robinson Backscattered Electron (BSE) detector
• 6-axis motorized stage for precise sample positioning
• Optical to SEM image navigation feature
• 200mm airlock
• Windows 11 operating system
• Capabilities for Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for elemental analysis

Its flexible system allows for a range of imaging modes, automated functions, and optional accessories, making it a versatile tool for materials science, defect analysis, and other research and industrial applications. Learn more about this available SEM.

Meet Johnathan — Our Newest SEM Software Engineer

We’re excited to welcome Johnathan to SEMTech Solutions as the newest member of our talented team. With a strong background in software design, development, and IT support, he brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for problem-solving.

Johnathan has made a significant impact on our SEMView8000 platform. By streamlining and optimizing the codebase, he’s helped transform SEMView8000 into a faster, more efficient, and more maintainable system. This not only enhances the software’s performance but also simplifies future development, ensuring a smoother experience for both our team and our customers.

Johnathan’s focus on optimization is helping us take SEMView8000 to the next level. His deep understanding of IT infrastructure and user needs allows him to deliver top-tier support for upcoming upgrades, technical challenges, and ongoing performance improvements.

We’re excited about the innovation and dedication Johnathan brings to SEMTech Solutions and even more excited about what’s ahead.

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