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edfas.org 49 ELECTRONIC DEV ICE FA I LURE ANALYSIS | VOLUME 23 NO . 2 The Nanomanipulator is a good solution for TEM lamella lift-out, manipulation for prototyping, and local charge dissipation applications that don’t also require sample rotation or advanced manipulation capabilities. This design reduces vibration during lift-out or manipula- tion for smooth and predictable movement. “Because this solution was designed within Tescan and specifically for our instruments, we are able to control the quality of the final product, assure its compatibility with other hardware and software present on the system, and also test it on the instrument before delivery,” states Lukáš Hladík, product manager for FIB-SEM portfolio for Semiconductor market segment. “We believe our users whose needs don’t require complex lift-out and manipulation will appreciate the choice to have our Nanomanipulator on their system.” The Nanomanipulator provides movement along the X, Y , and Z axes. Controlled directly from a module within Tescan’s Essence microscope operation software, Nanomanipulator operation can be performed without leaving the microscope live view window, using mouse gestures for navigation. Some common applications include TEM lamella lift-out, micro or nano manipulation for prototyping applications, precise Si mask placement within the Tescan TRUE-X sectioning method for curtain- ing suppression at very high plasma-FIBmilling rates and localized charge dissipation. It is also designed for fast and easy probe exchange with a nanomanipulator armthat canbe unmounted from inside the chamber for the probe tip exchange. For more information, visit www.tescan-orsay.com . PRODUCT NEWS Ted Kolasa, Northrop Grumman ted.kolasa@gmail.com PRESS RELEASE SUBMISSIONS: MAGAZINES@ASMINTERNATIONAL.ORG HANDHELD VIDEO MICROSCOPE MAKES VIDEO INSPECTION PORTABLE The KineScope microscope from L. S. Starrett, com- bines a digital video camera, precision optics, and LED lighting in a portable inspection system that can fit in the palmof your hand. It has a large zoommagnification range from 40 to 140X and includes VLink software. Setup is easy. First load the VLink software onto the PC, then connect the KineScope to the computer with a USB cable. TheUSBalsoprovides power to theKineScope. VLink provides tools to capture images and video, add labels, and draw on the live image. Its broad range of inspection and documentation tools includes overlays, measurement calipers, and simple geometric measure- ment capabilities. The KineScope system includes the KineScope camera with integrated illumination and USB connector, VLink inspection software, and four stabilizer height stands. Starrett tools are used in a broad range of manufactur- ing facilities as an essential part in the manufacturing of durable goods and for working with exotic materials in a wide variety of traditional and newer industries including electronics, aerospace, and energy. For more information, visit www.starrett.com . KineScope handheld video system. NANOMANIPULATOR FOR LIFT-OUT AND MANIPULATION APPLICATIONS The TescanNanomanipulator is a fully integrated solu- tion that supports lift-out as well asmicro- and nanoscale manipulation under both room temperature and cryo conditions on Tescan SEM and FIB-SEM instruments Tescan Nanomanipulator delivers smooth, predictable TEM lamella lift-out.