Research Services
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) IMAGInG FACILITY
Imaging for Biological, Materials and Biomaterials, Phamaceuticals, Nanotechnology products.
Our service
We offer an SEM imaging service for customer samples, using our TESCAN Vega4 system
One-off or low volume research or inspection studies
Ideal for quick look/see, jump-the-queue or technical report
This service includes a report, with typically 10 high resolution images at varying magnifications, per sample. We work closely with our customer to achieve the desired results. This will be suitable for small or one-off studies, needing rapid turn-around.
For larger studies
A solution for returning customers with longer projects
We will provide an induction session and supervised access to a customer’s operator, to enable the customer to work through a series of samples on a session basis. Supervised access means that Oxartis staff will be available throughout the session, to start up, optimise the instrument settings, and shut down.
Contact us to discuss your needs
SEM Training course
Learn a new skill, gain the expertise to run your own SEM imaging project
We offer a basic training course which teaches essential SEM skills, covering the working principles of SEM and how to control the SEM without relying on a facility technician.
Introduction to SEM theory
Practical SEM controls
Hands-on session
Summary guidance
Training Certificate
Users will gain enough autonomy and confidence to maximise efficiency of each instrument session.
SEM Facility
See examples of the imaging capabilities here…..
Tescan Vega4 SEM system
A high resolution tungsten filament emission instrument, with controllable acceleration voltage and beam current and working distance. controllable a spot size down to 15 nm, and resolution below 20 nm. The instrument is equiped with a 7-sample stage with full xyz and tilt control.
Gold splutter-coater
Controllable gold plasma deposition for non-conductive samples.