Breaking Free: Nanoparticle Imaging Without Vacuum Constraints

The question of whether high-resolution imaging can exist outside vacuum chambers has been answered with a definitive yes. AirSEM technology has successfully imaged gold nanoparticles – the industry standard for SEM calibration – with remarkable clarity while operating in ordinary atmospheric conditions.

This achievement delivers resolution comparable to traditional vacuum-based systems without the limitations of sealed environments. Gold nanoparticles serve as the benchmark for confirming and calibrating SEM equipment resolution, making this accomplishment particularly significant for the field.

The breakthrough eliminates the sample preparation bottleneck that has long constrained research and industrial applications. What previously required elaborate vacuum procedures now happens seamlessly in open air, dramatically accelerating examination workflows for time-sensitive applications.

By examining samples in open air without preparation requirements, AirSEM streamlines the inspection process for high-throughput scenarios. This capability proves especially valuable in settings where rapid analysis impacts production decisions or research outcomes.

The technology represents a perfect union of high-throughput imaging and uncompromised resolution – offering researchers and quality control specialists a powerful new tool that doesn’t sacrifice precision for speed.