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$HEOVPERFORMANCE
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

Motic AE2000 Trinocular
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$MCSRPERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
Objectives: 4X/0.10, Ph 10X/0.25, LWD Ph 20X/0.30, LWD 40X/0.50; Eyepieces: N-WF 10X/20mm (standard), 12.5X/18, 15X/16 (optional)
Numerical Aperture (NA)
Objectives: 0.10 (4X), 0.25 (10X), 0.30 (LWD 20X), 0.50 (LWD 40X); Condensers: 0.30 (std), 0.5 & 0.4 (optional)
Resolution
Fine focus precision 2μm; Optical resolution not specified
Field of View (FOV)
Widefield N-WF 10X/20mm eyepiece; actual FOV not specified
Depth of Field
Not specified
Contrast Methods
Brightfield, Phase Contrast (standard); Relief contrast optional
Optical System Type
CCIS® (Colour Corrected Infinity Optical System)
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
None
Automated Imaging Sequences
None
Software for Image Analysis
Moticam software enables analysis; AI analysis software available
Remote Operation Capability
Wireless Moticam models controllable via tablet/smartphone using MotiConnect App
Data Export Formats
Not specified
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Not specified
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
45° viewing angle; interpupillary distance 48-75mm; butterfly mode increases height by 60mm
Modular Expandability
Flexible optical concept; many optional accessories and configurations
Maintenance Requirements
Anti-fungus treatment; Auto ON/OFF via IR sensor for energy saving
Power Supply Specifications
110-240V (CE)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
AE2000 part of Motic’s broad product line including compound, stereo, industrial microscopes, digital pathology
Technical Support Availability
Contact info for Asia, Canada, Germany, Spain; product registration, warranty, software download, FAQ

Zeiss AxioObserverforMaterials
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$U41GNPERFORMANCE
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

Thermo Fisher Scientific Axia ChemiSEM
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$LR2CMIPERFORMANCE
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