Thermo Fisher Scientific Axia ChemiSEM

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

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

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

Product Series

Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM

Technical Support Availability

Global support, video/manual guidance, 1-year warranty

Leica Microsystems Mica Microhub

Magnification Range

Included: 1.6x, 10x; Optional: 20x, 40x W/Oil, 63x W/Oil; fast widefield overviews + zoom

Numerical Aperture (NA)

Examples: 0.32 (10x), 0.70 (20x DRY), 0.75 (20x CS2), 1.2 (63x W motCORR CS2), 1.20 (63x water)

Resolution

Highest 3D resolution via point scanning confocal; LIGHTNING enhancement; no numeric values

Field of View (FOV)

Supports widefield overviews with zoom; numeric values not specified

Depth of Field

THUNDER clearing (ICC, SVCC, LVCC); point scanning confocal for thick 3D samples

Contrast Methods

Integrated Modulation Contrast (IMC), brightfield (RGB/grayscale), unified transmitted & fluorescence

Optical System Type

Combined widefield & point scanning confocal with transmitted & fluorescence modalities

Motorized Components

Fully motorized and intelligently automated opto-digital components

Automated Imaging Sequences

Automated Z-stacks, time-lapse, sample finding, stitching, Mark & Find

Software for Image Analysis

"Learn & Results" pixel classifier (Aivia-powered), results traceable, compatible with Aivia

Remote Operation Capability

Not specified

Data Export Formats

Models/results exportable; formats not specified

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not specified

Ergonomic Design

Designed for bright lab use; fits in corner; no dark room needed

Modular Expandability

Optional Hypoxia, LIGHTNING Expert upgrades; 4 standard configs

Maintenance Requirements

Not specified; service & repair options available

Power Supply Specifications

Not specified

Product Series

Mica — world’s first Microhub

Technical Support Availability

Leica Application Support and Service & Repair; local contacts available

Leica Microsystems DM IL LED

Magnification Range

4x, 10x, 20x, 32x, 40x; IMC available at 10x, 20x, 32x, 40x; 10x eyepieces

Numerical Aperture (NA)

4x/0.10, 10x/0.25, 20x/0.30, 40x/0.60

Resolution

Not specified

Field of View (FOV)

Eyepieces HC PLAN 10x/20, FOV number 20

Depth of Field

Not specified

Contrast Methods

Phase Contrast, IMC (no special objectives), Brightfield, Fluorescence

Optical System Type

Inverted Laboratory Microscope

Motorized Components

Not specified

Automated Imaging Sequences

Not explicitly mentioned; LAS X supports workflow tasks

Software for Image Analysis

LAS X software for documentation and analysis

Remote Operation Capability

Not mentioned

Data Export Formats

Not specified

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not mentioned

Ergonomic Design

Ergonomic controls: focus dial, brightness, condenser height, nosepiece, XY stage; height-adjustable stages

Modular Expandability

Upgradable to Cell Factory version; additional fluorescence sliders can be added

Maintenance Requirements

LED illumination life 50,000h; Service & Repair available

Power Supply Specifications

Not specified

Product Series

DM IL LED Inverted Laboratory Microscope series; DM IL Cell Factory version

Technical Support Availability

Application Support, training, Service & Repair, local consulting