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$ODSHAPERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
Numerical Aperture (NA)
Resolution
Field of View (FOV)
Depth of Field
Contrast Methods
Optical System Type
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
Automated Imaging Sequences
Software for Image Analysis
Remote Operation Capability
Data Export Formats
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
Modular Expandability
Maintenance Requirements
Power Supply Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
Technical Support Availability
Zeiss AxioObserverforMaterials
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$J6ZMIPERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
5×, 20×, 50× (others not specified)
Numerical Aperture (NA)
0.13 (5×), 0.50 (20×), 0.80 (50×)
Resolution
Not specified
Field of View (FOV)
500 µm (5×), 50 µm (20×/50×), FN 23
Depth of Field
Not specified
Contrast Methods
Brightfield, Darkfield, DIC, C-DIC, Fluorescence, Polarization
Optical System Type
Inverted Microscope for Metallography
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
Z-drive, turret, nosepiece, stages, filters, beam paths (varies by model)
Automated Imaging Sequences
Supported (not detailed)
Software for Image Analysis
Grain Size, NMI, Layer Thickness, Graphite, Multiphase (standards supported)
Remote Operation Capability
Yes; remote control and maintenance software
Data Export Formats
Not specified (charts, reports, images supported)
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Not specified
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
Adjustable binocular tube, side Z-drive control
Modular Expandability
Yes; open platform, upgradeable
Maintenance Requirements
Service agreements, remote/on-site support
Power Supply Specifications
3/5m: Internal, 100–240 VAC, max 300 VA; 7m: External, 100–240 VAC, max 190 VA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
Axio Observer 3, 5, 7 materials
Technical Support Availability
Yes; ZEISS service, training, remote/on-site repair
Zeiss AxioExaminer
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$CQAFRPERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
Push&Click optovar (1.25x, 1.6x, 2.5x), 4-position changer (0.5x to 5x), Zoom tube (0.5x–4x)
Numerical Aperture (NA)
High NA; 1.2 W water immersion condenser; high-end W Plan-APOCHROMAT objectives
Resolution
Improved with Dodt Gradient Contrast; motorized z-drive (25 nm step, ±50 nm reproducibility); LSM 710 (3 nm spectral)
Field of View (FOV)
Not specified
Depth of Field
75 mm parfocal length objective; stable focus over large z-range; good for deep tissue imaging
Contrast Methods
Oblique illumination, DIC (Sénarmont), Dodt Gradient Contrast (VIS & IR)
Optical System Type
Fixed-stage upright; ICS optics; 75 mm parfocal length (D1, Z1); supports 45 mm objectives with adapter
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
Motorized lower body (z-drive, shutter, condenser focus); motorized upper body Z1 (turret, shutter)
Automated Imaging Sequences
AxioVision for multichannel, time-lapse, Z-stacks; LSM 710 Smart Setup
Software for Image Analysis
AxioVision (time series, ratiometric), Physiology module, Dual Camera module, image correlation spectroscopy
Remote Operation Capability
Remote via keyrings, docking station, AxioVision software
Data Export Formats
ZVI image format; others not specified
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Not specified
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
Controls positioned at front for easy access without disturbing experiments
Modular Expandability
Modular design; removable carriers; software expandable; flexible laser upgrades
Maintenance Requirements
Aquastop protection; motors auto off; active grounding
Power Supply Specifications
Not specified
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
Axio Examiner A1, D1, Z1
Technical Support Availability
Service & Support available; details not specified
Thermo Fisher Scientific Axia ChemiSEM
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$T23NEZPERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
5× to 1,000,000×
Numerical Aperture (NA)
Not specified
Resolution
3.0–10.0 nm (varies by kV and mode)
Field of View (FOV)
Large FOV, e.g., 106 µm at 1200×
Depth of Field
Not specified
Contrast Methods
SE, BSE, ChemiSEM, BD mode
Optical System Type
Thermal emission SEM, tetrode source, 45° objective lens
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
Motorized stage, BSE detector, Z-axis
Automated Imaging Sequences
AutoScript 4, Maps Software, montage mode
Software for Image Analysis
TopoMaps, ChemiView, ChemiPhase, Perception
Remote Operation Capability
Optional remote software, RAPID™ support
Data Export Formats
TIFF, JPEG, BMP
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Not specified
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
Easy loading, customizable GUI, user guidance
Modular Expandability
5 ports, accessory & detector options
Maintenance Requirements
Easy source exchange, auto alignments, global support
Power Supply Specifications
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, <2.0 kVA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM
Technical Support Availability
Global support, video/manual guidance, 1-year warranty