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TESCAN AURA

Gentle Ion Beam

Setting New Standards
in TEM Specimen Preparation

logo technoorgTESCAN Aura Gentle Ion Beam, empowered by Technoorg Linda technology, introduces a transformative approach to TEM specimen preparation. Advanced integration of Technoorg Linda’s gentle ion beam technology is designed to work flawlessly with TESCAN’s FIB-SEMs and provides high level of quality control during the preparation. The systems with integrated AURA Gentle Ion Beam enable researchers to produce top-tier TEM specimens with unmatched ease and accuracy.

Redefine TEM sample preparation

Navigating the complexities of TEM sample preparation for high-resolution (S)TEM has never been more straightforward. The integrated gentle ion beam in TESCAN’s FIB-SEM simplifies the complex process of TEM specimen preparation, addressing the intrinsic challenges of multi-phased materials and their susceptibility to Ga+ FIB beams.

With TESCAN Aura Gentle Ion Beam, empowered by Technoorg Linda technology, you can ensure optimal thickness and minimal amorphization damage, essential for clear and precise TEM imaging. The system operates at argon ion energies down to 200 eV and below, which minimizes damage and preserves the crystalline structure of samples.

Key Benefits of the TESCAN Aura Gentle Ion Beam System 

Ultra-Thin
Specimens

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Produce ultra-thin TEM specimens with unmatched clarity using ultra-fine argon ion polishing at energies as low as 200 eV, ensuring minimal damage and superior specimen quality.

 Efficiency and Protection

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Meticulous control over TEM sample quality with integrated Gentle Ion Beam, observing samples at sub-nanometer resolution with an RSTEM detector, reducing the need for microscope transfers.

Streamlined
Workflow

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Automate gentle polishing of FIB samples, with SEM quality control enabled directly in FIB-SEM without sample manipulation, ensuring integrity and data quality.

High-Resolution
TEM Imaging

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Obtain high-resolution images from TEM experiments, revealing atomic structures free of Ga contamination from previous Ga FIB-SEM fabrication.

Gentle and Precise Final Polishing 

The AURA Gentle Ion Beam operates at argon ion energies down to 200 eV and below, ensuring the final polish removes any remaining damage layers without inflicting further damage. This gentle approach preserves the crystalline structure of TEM lamellae, essential for high-end (S)TEM applications. This method is particularly beneficial for specimens prepared in the vacuum of the FIB-SEM chamber, maintaining an uninterrupted workflow and ultimate specimen quality. 

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Streamline Your TEM Specimen Preparation Process

TESCAN Aura Gentle Ion Beam, empowered by Technoorg Linda technology, not only streamlines your TEM specimen preparation process but also ensures quick and reliable creation of high-quality specimens. With its integrated Gentle Ion Beam and the automated processes of Essence™ and fully automated TEM sample preparation enabled by TEM AutoPrep ProTM, achieving superior specimen quality becomes effortless for all users.

Advanced Features and Integration

 

The system leverages AI Machine Learning to identify crucial physical features like the nanomanipulator tip, alignment marks, and lamella edges. TESCAN’s proprietary OptiLift™ nanomanipulator, mounted below the FIB column, provides a high degree of freedom to mount lamellae in favorable geometries, addressing challenges like curtaining.

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