The FESEM is available for imaging, but the EDS system is not currently working.
I’ll be out of town August 2-30 and Joshua King is looking after the STEM while I’m gone.
Please, make sure you double check Joshua King’s schedule and invite him when you reserve time at the STEM so he can assist you during the STEM sessions.
STEM training sessions will resume In September.
If you need TEM grids please let Elizabeth Miller knows.
Kind regards,
Erico Freitas
The AFM is available for use.
Dear ACMAL Users,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to inform you that I will be out of town from July 20th – July 31st. Erico will also be out of the office for the Microscopy Conference (July 24-28th).
During this period, if you encounter any issues or have any questions, please reach out to the following contacts:
- For X-ray Facility questions, please contact
- Dr. Ed Laitila at 906-369-2041 or email ealaitil@mtu.edu.
- For Electron Optics Facility questions or sample preparation, please contact
- Josh King at 404-808-2803 or email jorking@mtu.edu
- For Scanning Probe Microscopy (AFM) & Surface Analysis (XPS) Facilities questions, please reach out to
- Dr. Timothy Leftwich at tleftwi@mtu.edu.
- For Confocal Imaging Facility questions, please contact
- Dr. Marina Tanasova at 906-487-1163 or email mtanasov@mtu.edu (Confocal, Cell Culture Lab & Flow Cytometer)
- In case of an emergency, call public safety by dialing 911.
These individuals, as experts in their respective areas, will be able to assist you promptly. However, please note that for general inquiries or matters not specific to a particular area, it is best to contact me upon my return.
I have complete confidence in the ACMAL team’s abilities to handle any issues that may arise during my absence. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I will be sure to get back to you promptly upon my return on July 31st.
Wishing you all continued success with your research.
Best regards,
Liz
I’m happy to report the FESEM is back online. The repairs were completed this morning and the instrument can be reserved as soon as this afternoon.
The AFM computer is not currently working. MTU IT is aware of the problem. We will work with them to address the situation.
Until the issue is resolved, the instrument will not be available for use.
July 14, 2023, 11:14 a.m.
Unfortunately the service engineer couldn’t complete the repairs this week and will be returning next week.
July 12, 2023, 2:35 p.m.
Hitachi will be on site tomorrow to repair the issue. We hope to have the FESEM back online soon.
July 12, 2023, 10:50 a.m.
The FESEM has a vacuum issue and won’t be available for use until we can repair this. I have calls out to our service engineers and hope to know more soon.
I’m glad to let you know the STEM is back online.
You may schedule sessions using Google calendar from tomorrow’s afternoon on.
Make sure to select ACMAL-STEM room.
Erico Freitas
The ESEM is back online. We have a temporary fix. The issue will be permanently solved by the upgrade in August. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any problems.
The ESEM is currently down. We are having issues with the vacuum control unit.