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JEOL Ltd., Japan, introduced a new scanning electron micro-
scope with expanded pressure range, large specimen chamber,
and high resolution for imaging and characterizing a
wide variety of sample types and sizes. The JSM-
IT300LV extends vacuum pressure range to 10-650
pA, which enhances SEM imaging versatility for
samples that are wet, oily, outgas excessively, or are
nonconductive without pretreatment. It features mul-
tiple ports for analytical attachments such as energy
dispersive x-ray spectrometer, electron backscatter
diffraction, cathodoluminescence detectors, wave-
length dispersive x-ray spectrometer, chamber-
scopes, and heating/cooling substages.
LECO Corp., St. Joseph, Mich., introduced the 736 Series oxy-
gen/nitrogen analyzer developed for accurate measurement of
oxygen and nitrogen content of inorganic materials,
ferrous and nonferrous alloys, and refractory materi-
als using the inert gas fusion technique. The series
features an improved detector design with thermo-
static construction and increased protection for am-
bient temperature fluctuations, while a long-life
emitter drive and drift-free detection circuitry im-
prove long-term stability. Additional options include
batch or process autoloaders for automated sam-
ple loading and an integrated liquid-to-air radiator
with dual dc cooling fans. .
Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Pleasanton, Calif., introduced the
Crossbeam series microscope system for high-speed materi-
als analysis and processing. The newly developed FIB column
enables fast and precise materials processing that can be ob-
served with the field emission SEM in real-time. The 3D analyt-
ics, ability to image magnetic and non-conductive specimens
with maximum resolution, and unique materials contrasts are
beneficial. .
FEI, Hillsboro, Ore., released the Tecnai Femto ultrafast elec-
tron microscope (UEM), enabling scientists to explore ultrafast
events and processes that occur at the atomic and molecular
spatial scale over time spans measured in femtoseconds. These
include fundamental processes such as light energy absorption
and transformation into heat or mechanical changes (photoac-
tuation) and the crystallization or recrystallization of materials, in-
cluding large biological molecules for structural analysis.
Physik Instrumente (PI), Auburn, Mass., introduces N-603 linear
positioning stages, which replace a conventional piezo actua-
tor with a high-resolution, NEXACT series piezo stepping drive
to offer a theoretically unlimited travel range. Frictionless, tita-
nium flexure joints guide the drive motion with a crosstalk of just
a few µm. Strain gauge sensors with approx. 0.25% linearity are
used as position sensors, guaranteeing a positioning accuracy
of roughly 5 µm on the entire travel range. The result is a position-
controlled linear actuator with µm precision, at a height of just
7.4 mm and travel range of 2 mm. .
Materion Brush Performance Alloys, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, in-
troduces three new products for its BrushForm 158 product line
(BF TM12, BF TM04, and BF TM06) specifically for next-genera-
tion electronics devices. These new copper-nickel-tin alloys are
designed to provide optimal strength in very thin gauges. The al-
loys offer higher strength than other copper alloys, but do not
contain beryllium. The materials are RoHS compliant and infi-
nitely recyclable. .
Instron, Norwood, Mass., released new Digital Image Correlation
(DIC) software. This novel com-
bination of hardware and soft-
ware optically detects strain
and displacement within a de-
fined area on the surface of
specimens or components ex-
posed to loads. It then visual-
izes these in real-time on a
computer screen, so they can
be traced over the entire duration of the test. Associated DIC
software provides visualization and saves data at an adjustable
rate of up to 50 Hz in the form of individual images for subse-
quent analysis in post-processing mode. .
Formulated with silver-coated nickel filler, EP79FL from Master
Bond, Hackensack, N.J., is a two part, electrically conductive
epoxy for bonding, sealing, and coating applications. It has vol-
ume resistivity of less than 0.005 ohm-cm and is flexible upon
curing, making it suitable for applications involving thermal cy-
cling as well as thermal and mechanical shocks. It adheres well
to metals, composites, glass, ceramics, vulcanized rubbers, and
many plastics while offering a T-peel strength that exceeds 25
pli. EP79FL is serviceable over the 4K to 275°F temperature
range, allowing it to be used in cryogenic environments.
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Outokumpu, Espoo, Finland, released two new high-chromium
stainless steel grades, ferritic grade EN 1.4622 and austenitic
grade EN 1.4420. The ferritic 4622 grade is suitable for demand-
ing applications including facades, elevators, and automotive
use. It has similar corrosion resistance but better deep-drawa-
bility than the standard 304 grade. The austenitic 4420 grade is
acid-resistant and is suited for use in heavy industries, such as
construction, pulp and paper, or structures, piping, and water
treatment applications. Compared to the 316L, it has improved
corrosion resistance and higher strength. .
Olympus Corp., Tokyo, launched its “Microscope Components
for Integration” website with easy access to expert microscope
component solutions for streamlined system development and
construction. Visitors can explore a wide range of solutions in-
cluding individual components, objective lenses, optical micro-
scope frames, modular microscope assemblies, and optical
microscope modules.
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