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ZEISS GeminiSEM and ZEISS Sigma - two families of field emission scanning electron microscopes
ZEISS is introducing a new generation of field emission scanning electron microscopes (FESEMs) with enhanced Gemini technology for research, industrial labs and imaging facilities. The proven Gemini design combines electrostatic and magnetic fields and exemplifies efficient detection, high resolution and ease-of-use.
The new ZEISS GeminiSEM family for high contrast and low voltage images from any sample
The ZEISS GeminiSEM family comes with a novel optical design. The Nano-twin lens delivers images with high contrast and sub-nanometer resolution. NanoVP allows the use of in-lens detection at pressures of up to 150 Pa. Even charging samples can now be imaged with high quality. At the same time, NanoVP improves lateral resolution of EDS data, providing higher spatial resolution on chemical specimen composition, thus gaining more information from the sample.
“Excellent imaging performance down to 100 V without even having to bias the sample" says Dr Laurent Maniguet from Grenoble Institute of Technology. He and his team are among the beta testers of the system. "This is a big step forward", adds Maniguet.
The ZEISS Sigma family for high quality imaging and advanced analytical microscopy The ZEISS Sigma family combines FE-SEM technology with an excellent user experience. A structured 4-step workflow guarantees fast time-to-image and increased productivity.
A large range of detector options allows the user to tailor ZEISS Sigma family exactly to the applications at hand: imaging of particles, surfaces, nano structures, thin films, coatings and layers. With its best in class geometry for EDS analysis, ZEISS Sigma is the instrument of choice for fast analytical characterization on any type of sample.
About ZEISS
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries. ZEISS develops and distributes lithography optics, measuring technology, microscopes, medical technology, eyeglass lenses, camera and cine lenses, binoculars and planetarium technology.
With its solutions, the company constantly advances the world of optics and helps shape technological progress. The company is divided up into the six business groups Industrial Metrology, Microscopy, Medical Technology, Vision Care, Consumer Optics and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. ZEISS is represented in over 40 countries – with around 30 production sites, over 50 sales and service locations and about 25 research and development facilities.
In fiscal year 2013/14 the company generated revenue approximating 4.3 billion euros with just under 25,000 employees. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. Carl Zeiss AG is the strategic management holding company that manages the ZEISS Group. The company is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation).