Sputter Coaters
Sputter Coaters for SEM Sample Preparation
LUXOR sputter coaters are purpose-built for SEM sample preparation in research labs and industrial facilities worldwide. Gold, platinum and carbon models available. One-touch operation, consistent ultra-thin coatings, built to last.
Models
Gold, platinum and carbon models
Continuous
Selectable coating thickness
Average
Complete coating cycle time
Per run
Sample stubs per cycle
Choose Your LUXOR Coater
Gold
LUXOR Au
Gold sputter coater for SEM imaging up to 50,000x. The most cost-effective SEM coater for routine lab workflows.
- Also accepts Au/Pd targets
- Coating: Au, Au/Pd
- SEM range: Up to 50,000x
- Cycle time: < 5 minutes
- Operation: Fully automatic
- Thickness: 1-100 nm
- Capacity: Up to 7 stubs per run
Platinum
LUXOR Pt
Coater for high resolution and FEG-SEM imaging above 50,000x.
- Also accepts Au and Au/Pd targets
- Coating: Pt, Au, Au/Pd SEM
- Range: 50,000x and above
- Cycle time: < 5 minutes
- Operation: Fully automatic
- Thickness: 1-100 nm
- Capacity: up to 7 stubs per run
Carbon
LUXOR C
Carbon coater for SEM EDX/EDS elemental analysis and TEM
work.
- Coating: Carbon
- Range: all desktop, floormodel and high resolution SEM
systems - Use case: EDX, EDS, TEM
- Cycle time: < 4 minutes
- Operation: Fully automatic
- Capacity: up to 7 stubs per run
What Makes LUXOR Coaters Different?
Fully automated operation
Select your coating thickness or coating time and press start. Every LUXOR coater handles the complete coating process automatically.
Upside-down design
The upside-down target and sample positioning design keeps your SEM column well protected, operators
safe, and allows for effortless operation across different sample types.
3D coating
Compact stand-alone benchtop units
Compact, stand-alone instruments that fit any lab bench. Dedicated models for gold, platinum and
carbon mean greater flexibility and contamination-free operation.
Smart, innovative vacuum coater
Pre-mounted targets and a tool-free sample holder make the LUXOR sputter coater straightforward from
day one. Lower ownership costs, intuitive operation, and a sputtering coating machine built to last.
Triple functionality
Which SEM Coater is Right for Your Application?
Need expert guidance on which SEM coater best suits your application? Get in touch with our team.
| LUXOR Au | LUXOR Pt | LUXOR C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coating type | Gold sputter coating | Platinum sputter coating | Carbon coating |
| SEM type | Desktop and floor model SEM | FEG-SEM, high- resolution SEM | All SEM types |
| Magnification | Up to 50,000x | 50,000x and above | All magnifications |
| EDX/EDS analysis | Not recommended | Not recommended | Ideal choice |
| Cycle time | ~5 minutes | ~5 minutes | Under 4 minutes |
| Also accepts | Au/Pd targets | Au and Au/Pd targets | Carbon rods |
Customer Testimonial
Rogier Miltenburg
Applications & Product Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific
SEM Coating Sample Gallery
Ant’s head (25-30 nm Carbon coating)
Phytoplankton (2 nm Platinum coating)
Polystyrene ball (5 nm Platinum coating)
Nanofibers (2 nm Platinum coating)
Contact Us
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