Manufacturing processes are evolving continuously to meet customers’ demands for specific products and quality. Amidst this technological evolution, film thickness stands out as a pivotal factor influencing a product’s properties and performance. This article delves deep the significance of film thickness, offering insights into its role in various types of manufacturing processes. 1. The Role […]
Thin films are widely used in a range of applications, including integrated circuits, optical coatings, and solar cells. Characterising the mechanical properties of thin films is essential for understanding their behaviour and optimising their performance in those applications. In this blog post, we will explore why a triboindenter is the ideal tool for characterising thin […]
BlueScientific Ltd is a rapidly expanding business specializing in the sales and service of scientific instruments for research, development and process control applications in both academic and industrial markets. We are the authorized distribution and service partner for some of the World’s leading scientific instruments brands, including Bruker, Thermo Fisher and Ametek, employing staff throughout […]
Cathodoluminescence microscopy is a powerful technique used for semiconductor analysis at the nanoscale. It involves the stimulation of a sample with a high-energy electron beam in an electron microscope, which results in the emission of light or photons known as cathodoluminescence (CL). This technique surpasses the limitations of optical microscopes by providing sub-nanometer spatial resolution, […]
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) plays a vital role in scientific research and several industries. It allows researchers to study samples at high magnifications, which provides useful insights into their composition, microstructure, and surface characteristics. SEM has become an invaluable tool for applications such as quality control in materials science, nanotechnology, and life sciences industries. There […]
Introducing the next-generation 3D surface measurement solution from Bruker: Contour X-1000 3D Optical Profilometer! This floor standing white light interferometer (WLI) is equipped with their exclusive interferometry technology and capable of complete automation. It can also: Extends the unmatched measurement and imaging capabilities Ensures extreme accuracy and reliability Integrates Bruker’s most user-friendly measurement and analysis […]
We love a NEW product, don’t you? Introducing the new NPFLEX-1000 from Bruker This new optical profiler is a floor standing white light interferometer (WLI) that offers the most accurate and flexible solution for evaluating nano-to-macro features on large parts in precision machining. Designed to accommodate the widest variety of sample size and shapes with […]
Ultra-wide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductors are garnering significant interest in the field of materials science due to their promising electrical and thermal properties. However, challenges persist in material quality and fabrication. This blog post will discuss the promise of UWBG semiconductors, the roadblocks to their implementation, and how analytical technologies – particularly cathodoluminescence (CL) – can […]
Micro Computer Tomography (Micro-CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that produces 3D pictures of internal objects, such as organs or cells. This method is used in various materials science applications as it provides a solid understanding of a sample without the need for preparation and without causing damage to a sample. In this blog post, […]
The Axia ChemiSEM is a scanning electron microscope (SEM) that offers a new chemical and imaging analysis approach. It is designed for Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis in a new and streamlined way. This blog post will look at why Thermo Scientific’s Axia ChemiSem is an ideal solution for industrial use. What is the ChemiSEM? […]
