Unattended Precision: Hiden’s AutoSIMS Revolutionizes Surface Analysis with 24/7 Automation

Hiden Analytical has developed a fully self-contained automatic surface analysis system in the AutoSIMS, an innovative secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS) that can perform routine and repetitive analysis with unattended operation. With a fully-automated X-Y stage and expanded holder, the AutoSIMS by Hiden can run hundreds of processes a day during uninterrupted 24/7 operation.

Overview

Hiden Analytical specializes in SIMS instruments for nanoscale depth profiling and quantitative surface analysis of myriad different sample types, from comprehensive workstations to compact SIMS solutions. The AutoSIMS comprises the same long-life oxygen-source primary ion gun and EQS analyzer, with the addition of a modular cassette sample holder and a software-driven X-Y sample stage. This provides the basis for high-reliability detection of relevant surface spectra and three-dimensional (3D) depth profiles without human intervention.

The long service life of the ion gun ensures a consistent high-stability beam is generated throughout extended periods of operation, coupled with the cassette holder and sample stage for high throughput batch analysis. Even novice operators can program the automatic surface analysis system by tweaking the matrix of experimental parameters through a simple spreadsheet.

The AutoSIMS automatic surface analysis system by Hiden can perform both static and dynamic SIMS analysis with nanometre depth resolution, with complete independence. It can also be run in manual mode for expert users looking to exploit the full raft of technical possibilities available to them.

Features

  • Fully automated, unattended, SIMS analysis
  • Large X-Y sample stage
  • Oxygen ion gun for sensitive analysis
  • Customizable cassette style sample holder
  • Parameters can be specified via spreadsheet
  • 3D characterisation
  • Nanometre depth resolution
  • Modular servicing for high up-time
  • Option to upgrade this to a 9 mm EQS for higher sensitivity

 

As a proud distributor of Hiden Analytical products, IES Technical Sales is committed to bringing cutting-edge technologies like the AutoSIMS to researchers and engineers across industries. Whether you're seeking high-throughput batch analysis or advanced 3D surface profiling, the AutoSIMS offers unmatched performance with minimal user intervention. Partner with IES to access this next-generation automated SIMS solution and enhance your lab’s efficiency, accuracy, and analytical capabilities.

 

 

This article was originally published to Hiden Analytical.

 
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