Helios NanoLab DualBeam 2016-2017

Designers: Terence Kealy, David Fleming, and Eugene Canavan, Design Partners, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

Innovative materials play an essential role in industrial productivity, clean energy, transportation and human health. FEI which is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific is a market leader in providing research instruments to material research scientists. Whether exploring alternative energy sources or developing stronger, lighter materials and sophisticated nanodevices, scientists turn to FEI to help them find answers. FEI offer vast exploration and experimentation capabilities in materials imaging, analysis and characterization, empowering scientists to scale new heights of discovery and recognition, including winning a Nobel Prize.

FEI instruments have been designed and engineered to serve various different applications. The Helios NanoLab DualBeam microscope combines the best electron and ion optics, accessories and software to deliver a powerful solution for advanced nanoscale research. For scientists working at nanotechnology's leading edge, the Helios NanoLab DualBeam lets them push boundaries and create new possibilities for materials research.

In materials science, the challenge for researchers is to continually improve the quality of materials and devices being fabricated. Understanding structural and compositional details down to the nanoscale is paramount to achieving technology advancements. Helios NanoLab is designed to deliver multi-scale, multi-dimensional insights, down to sub-nm resolution. Helios NanoLab also rapidly produces the highest quality samples for atomic resolution S/TEM imaging. The usability goals for the system was to consider the needs of various users from different industry backgrounds and to create simplified work flows and increased productivity. Designed for maximum usability and as a platform to address varying industry needs the high precision, engineered design aesthetic is a positive reflection on the client’s brand.