Short Description
The Hitachi TM3000 is a compact tabletop scanning electron microscope (SEM) designed for high-resolution imaging and documentation of surface structures in research and education. It enables the visualization of micro- and nanostructures with significantly higher resolution and depth of field than conventional light microscopy techniques.
The combination of the electron microscope and integrated digital control and image processing software provides a comprehensive working environment with the following functionalities:
• High-resolution surface analysis: Visualization of fine micro- and nanostructures with a large depth of field. Magnification range from 15× to 30,000×.
• Digital image acquisition: Capture and storage of high-quality scanning electron microscopy images.
• Easy sample handling: Rapid examination with minimal sample preparation requirements and without conductive coating. The large specimen stage accommodates samples up to 70 mm in diameter and 50 mm in height.
• Data processing and documentation: Storage, analysis, and export of image data for research and teaching purposes.
The integrated hardware and software platform enables efficient and reproducible scanning electron microscopy investigations.
Contact Person
Mag. Dr. Sylvia Schäffer
Research Services
Research services are available upon request and in consultation with the facility
Methods & Expertise for Research Infrastructure
The instrument is primarily used for the detailed visualization and documentation of fine morphological surface structures in a wide range of small organisms, such as mites, insects, and lichens. It also serves for the acquisition of voucher images of specimens used in the development of DNA barcode reference databases, for example within the framework of the Austrian Barcode of Life (ABOL) initiative.
Allocation to research infrastructure
DNA-Barcoding-Infrastruktur an österreichischen Universitäten