Alyssa Fabbro is currently an undergraduate student in Michigan Tech’s Biomedical Engineering and pre-health programs. She is involved in Michigan Tech’s EMS and spends her free-time hiking and walking dogs at the humane society. She has always been interested in research and is excited to a part of the ACMAL lab.
Cooper Chiarino is a current student at Michigan Tech majoring in Applied Physics with a minor in Nanoscience. He enjoys helping out around the ACMAL facilities, tutoring physics in the learning center on campus, snowboarding at Mt. Ripley, and mountain biking. After graduating, Cooper plans to continue his education with a graduate degree here at Tech.
The computer updates on the AFM are going well. We will be working with IT early next week on the deploy and hope to have the instrument back up and running soon.
Thanks for your patience,
Liz
You are invited to participate in a visioning session focused on advancing characterization and fabrication capabilities at Michigan Technological University.
April 24, 2024, 12 – 3 p.m.
GLRC 202
The Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory (ACMAL) has received interest regarding the acquisition of a new XPS instrument to upgrade the capabilities of the instrument.
We are seeking faculty members who are interested in supporting this instrument proposal for the purchase.
March 12, 2024, 9 a.m.
M&M 610
If you are unable to attend this meeting, please fill out the survey interest form and we will include you in future discussions.
Just a quick update. The sputter coater stage has been repaired. It is available in sample prep. As always please be gentle working with this instrument. Also, do not put carbon tape directly on the stage.
For those who need TEM grids to prepare TEM specimens, ACMAL does provide some grids. I left a few TEM grid boxes in a small glass desiccator at M&M 631.
There are instructions next to it.
Be aware that there are users’ specimens that are TEM-ready in those grid boxes. So, be mindful when manipulating the grid boxes.
If you need help, please contact Erico Freitas.
I’m pleased to update you on the progress of the Apreo2 installation. Currently, the installation is proceeding smoothly, with the cryo system scheduled for installation next week, followed by the EDS and EBSD systems. Our aim is to have the instrument fully operational for ACMAL staff operation by April. At that time we will be available to perform staff assisted analysis on the instrument. Subsequently, once our staff is proficient and training protocols are established, we will commence user training, likely by mid-June.
If you have a strong interest in utilizing cryo capabilities for your research projects, I encourage you to reach out to me. Additionally, the Apreo2 will have a GIS and heating stages. If you’re interested in utilizing these capabilities for analysis, our staff will be available to assist you.
It’s important to note that the installation of the EDS and EBSD systems on the Apreo2 will impact the capabilities of the ESEM. Specifically, while the ESEM will retain EDS functionality, the AzTEC Feature will be discontinued, and EBSD capability will no longer be available on the ESEM. However, both these functionalities will be accessible on the Apreo2.
There have been many questions about training. We will prioritize training for the PIs of the proposal, those requiring EBSD or AzTEC features, and then individuals with prior SEM experience.
If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
Best,
Liz
I am pleased to extend an invitation to you for a Lunch and Learn session with Keyence on March 20th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Keyence is a leading provider of digital microscopes, and this session will provide valuable insights into their cutting-edge technologies and products. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in the field and discover how Keyence’s solutions can benefit your research.
The event will include presentations, demonstrations, and interactive discussions, followed by a complimentary lunch.
Date: March 20th
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: M&M 610
Please RSVP by March 15 using the RSVP FORM to confirm your attendance. Feel free to share this opportunity with any colleagues or members of your research group who may be interested. We look forward to having you join us for this informative session.
Best,
Liz
Elizabeth Miller
The image quality is poor for images about 30k in mag. It appears as though one of the lenses is wobbling. We have spoken with Hitachi and they will be coming to campus on Monday.
Good news is the new Apreo FESEM installation is underway. We hope to have the instrument available for use by the end of the semester.