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Materials Science

Throughout history, materials and materials science have played a critical role in the development of the world around us. Aspects of this field impact each one of us daily in the form of everything from simple household items to handheld digital devices and more. In the development of such items, the electron microscopes have been at the core of many important contributions to the field of materials science, whereby, they provided the ability to elucidate characteristics of morphology, composition, physical properties, and even dynamic behavior of incorporated materials. Such instruments are also indispensable for product quality control and understanding the development of new materials. Hitachi High-Tech offers a diverse product line-up to address these points and more, including tabletop SEM systems for quick user-friendly operation, FE-SEM as well as TEM systems for performing high-resolution analyses, and FIB-SEM systems capable of three-dimensional volumetric analysis.

Products

Imaging & Analysis

  • Tabletop Microscope TM4000 II / TM4000Plus IIThe Future of Tabletop Microscopes is Here!
    The TM4000 Series features innovation and cutting-edge technologies which redefine the capabilities of a tabletop microscope. This new generation of the long-standing Hitachi tabletop microscopes (TM) integrates ease of use, optimized imaging, and high-image quality, while maintaining the compact design of the well-established Hitachi TM Series products. Experience the new dimension of tabletop microscopes with the Hitachi TM4000 II and TM4000Plus II.
  • Scanning Electron Microscope FlexSEM 1000 IIThe FlexSEM 1000 II VP-SEM combines innovative technological features with an intuitive interface, to deliver adaptability and flexibility in a powerful, automated, lab-friendly package. Cutting-edge technology and circuitry provides unrivaled imaging performance, even in variable-pressure environments, a feature previously only available in a full-sized SEM. This SEM runs on clean energy for an economical analytical tool, without compromising performance.
    The FlexSEM will change your view of electron microscopy!
  • Scanning Electron Microscope SU3800/SU3900Performance & Power in a Flexible Platform
    Hitachi High-Tech's scanning electron microscopes SU3800/SU3900 deliver both operability and expandability. The operator can automate many operations and efficiently utilize their high performance. The SU3900 is equipped with a large multipurpose specimen chamber to accommodate observation of large samples.
  • Schottky Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope SU5000SU7000: The Next-Generation FE-SEM
    The modern FE-SEM requires not only high performance but also a multitude of functionalities including wide-area observation, in-situ analysis, variable pressure, high-resolution imaging at low accelerating voltages, and simultaneous multi-signal collection.
    The SU7000 is designed to address these aspects and more by delivering enhanced information for diversified needs in the field of electron microscopy.
    Experience the nano-world with the SU7000!
  • Ultra-High-Resolution Schottky Scanning Electron Microscope SU7000Innovative analytical FE-SEM allows for a simple transition between high vacuum and variable pressure mode. EM Wizard is a knowledge-based system for SEM imaging that goes beyond basic preset conditions and recipes. Its ease of use opens a new gateway for material research, development, and area beyond our imagination.
  • Focused Ion and Electron Beam System Ethos NX5000Unsurpassed Performance with Ultimate Flexibility
    The Hitachi Ethos FIB-SEM incorporates the latest-generation FE-SEM with superb beam brightness and stability. Ethos delivers high-resolution imaging at low voltages combined with ion optics for nanoscale precision processing.
  • Ultra-high Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope SU9000The Cold Field Emission source is ideal for high-resolution imaging with a small source size and energy spread. Innovative CFE Gun technology contributes the ultimate FE-SEM with superior beam brightness and stability, affording high-resolution imaging and high-quality elemental analysis. Unique object lens design has a capability of EELS and diffraction as well.
  • Field Emission Transmission Electron Microscope HF5000Hitachi's unique 200 kV aberration-corrected TEM/STEM: the perfect harmony of imaging resolution and analytical performance
    0.078 nm spatial resolution in STEM is achieved together with high specimen-tilt capability and large solid angle EDX detector(s), all in a single objective lens configuration.
    The HF5000 builds on features from Hitachi HD-2700 dedicated STEM including Hitachi's own fully automated aberration corrector, symmetrical dual SDD EDX and Cs-corrected SE imaging. It also incorporates the advanced TEM/STEM technologies developed in the HF series.
    Integrating these accumulated technologies into a new 200 kV TEM/STEM platform results in an instrument with an optimum combination of sub-Å imaging and analysis, as well as the flexibility and unique capabilities to address the most advanced studies.

Sample Preparation

  • Ion Milling System ArBlade 5000The most advanced broad ion beam system for producing exceptionally high-quality cross-section or flat-milling samples for electron microscopy.
  • Ion Milling System IM4000 PlusThe IM4000Plus Ion Milling System utilizes a broad, low-energy Ar+ ion beam milling method to produce wider, undistorted cross-section milling or flat milling, without applying mechanical stress to the sample.
  • Sample Cleaner ZONESEMⅡThe ZONESEMⅡ。 Tabletop Sample Cleaner uses UV-based cleaning technology to minimize or eliminate hydrocarbon contamination for electron microscopy imaging.
  • Sample Cleaner ZONETEM ⅡThe innovative ZONETEM II Desktop Sample Cleaner uses UV-based cleaning technology to minimize or eliminate hydrocarbon contamination for electron microscopy imaging. ZONE offers easy-to-use cleaning for pre-analysis sample preparation, ensuring the best possible data from your TEM samples.
  • MC1000 Ion Sputter CoaterDesigned and built to Hitachi’s extraordinary standards, the Hitachi MC1000 Ion Sputter Coater is poised to perform in your lab for years to come.