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Ergonom versus Scanning Electron Microscope

Comparison

Scanning Electron Microscope

A scanning electron microscope can provide a considerable amount of depth of field (greater than that of the Ergonom system) and very high quality black and white images.

The resolution capabilities of the Ergonom microscopes reach into the realms of mid-range SEM while offering a number of advantages:

  • No sputter coating or staining required
  • No vacuum required, viewed in normal room conditions
  • Sample does not need to be cut to a small size to fit in a chamber
  • Non destructive for living organisms
  • SEM images are made at 45° angle causing image distortion!
  • Ergonom images can be made at any angle between 45-90°
  • Measerable in X, Y and Z axis
  • Natural colors and grayfield contrast provide more image information
  • Confocal imaging allows viewing below the surface of tissue samples


Scanning Electron Microscope

SEM image of computer chip as photographed at 45° angle in B&W

Ergonom Microscope

Ergonom as photographed at 90° angle with DOF in color

SEM Image stretched to simulate 90° angle

SEM Image corrected (stretched) to simulate 90° angle

Ergonom images precisely in both X and Y axis at 90°

Screw used in automotive applications. SEM

Screw used in automotive applications. Ergonom


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