Blogs & Case Studies
DC & AC Magnetic Field Mitigation Challenges & Solutions for High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopes
Overview of strategies to meet the stringent EMI specifications of TEMs, including active magnetic field cancellation systems .....
Vibration Isolation for Cryo-TEM: Over 90% Measured Reduction at 2 Hz
Using a Cryo-TEM in structural biology imaging requires a stable platform to create the 3D images researchers .....
Isolated Slabs: Do they work? What does the data say?
VEC works with many customers who either have installed or consider installing “Isolation Slabs” to isolate an .....
VEC Reduces Noise in Electron Microscopy Lab by 75%
In a laboratory environment, noise can be a significant problem that affects personnel comfort and instrument efficiency. .....
Acoustic Noise in Laboratories: Understanding the Problem & Finding Solutions
Laboratories are places where precision and accuracy are of utmost importance. Any external factor that affects the .....
DVIA-M vs Piezoelectric Vibration Isolation Systems. Which is King?
The Daeil DVIA-M series vibration isolations system is the premier active vibration isolation system with excellent broadband .....
Electron Microscope Vibration: An Increasing Issue in Today’s Laboratories
Electron microscope vibration is an increasing concern in modern laboratories because of improving resolution and extended duration .....
Active vs. Passive Vibration Isolation
Active vs. passive vibration isolation, understanding the difference is critical to mitigating the impacts of vibration on .....
What are VC-Curves, why are they useful, and how are they relevant?
Vibration Criteria Curves, or VC-Curves, are a standard way to report vibration. They are helpful because they .....
How EMI Cancellation Systems Work
An EMI cancellation system cancels electromagnetic interference (EMI) that degrades electron microscopes performance. Using a sensor, controller, .....
EMI Interference: Understanding and Mitigating AC and DC Magnetic Fields
DC and AC magnetic fields create electromagnetic interference (EMI) that can degrade the performance of electron microscopes .....
Overcoming Microscopy Interference When You Can’t Find the Source of the Problem
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is a national laboratory located in Berkeley, CA, with a focus on .....
Understanding and Mitigating Vibration In Your Facility
Low-frequency and high-frequency vibration both have a significant impact on electron microscopy laboratories and high-tech manufacturing facilities. .....
Site Survey: Why Use a Third-Party?
When purchasing or moving a new electron microscope or process tool, customers have a few options when .....
Spot Mode Video Used To Resolve Problem With a SEM
A bioengineering company had an image disturbance on a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The company retained VEC .....
Cutting Edge Semiconductor Facility In An Old Building On A High Floor?
A VEC site evaluation for an architectural firm helped make a challenging space work for vibration sensitive .....
Cleanroom Site Evaluation – An Avoided Disaster
A growing semiconductor company in the USA is evaluating a new location for its cleanroom space. The .....
DC Magnetic Field Disturbances on Electron Microscopes and E-Beam Lithography Tools
Changes in DC magnetic field levels near an electron microscope or e-beam lithography tool degrade image quality .....
Why a Site Survey is Important
A site survey for an electron microscope, analytical equipment, or a sensitive manufacturing tool is a critical .....
Reducing Vibration from Mechanical Equipment in an Electron Microscopy Lab
Discussion: Reducing Vibration from Mechanical Equipment in an Electron Microscopy Lab: Laboratories often have vibrating equipment that .....
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