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$9FZSUPERFORMANCE
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 AxioExaminer
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$I7E1PPERFORMANCE
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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$3NP7VGPERFORMANCE
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