Helios 5 DualBeam

Sample preparation for TEM and STEM imaging or atom probe tomography. Easy to use with advanced automation. Capable of high quality subsurface 3D characterization.

The new Thermo Scientific Helios 5 DualBeam builds on the high-performance imaging and analysis capabilities of the industry-leading Helios DualBeam family. It is carefully designed to meet the needs of materials science researchers and engineers for a wide range of focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) use cases – even on the most challenging samples.

The Helios 5 DualBeam redefines the standard in high-resolution imaging with high materials contrast; fast, easy, and precise high-quality sample preparation for (S)TEM imaging and atom probe tomography (APT) as well as the high-quality subsurface and 3D characterization. Building on the proven capabilities of the Helios DualBeam family, additional advancements to the new Helios 5 DualBeam were designed to ensure the system is optimized for a variety of manual or automated workflows. Those improvements include:

Greater ease-of-use: The Helios 5 DualBeam is the most accessible DualBeam for users of all experience levels. Operator training may be reduced from months to days and the system design is helping all operators to achieve consistent, repeatable results on a wide variety of advanced applications.
Increased productivity: Advanced automation capabilities, increased robustness and stability enhancements in the Helios 5 DualBeam and Thermo Scientific AutoTEM 5 software can significantly increase the sample preparation throughput by allowing unattended and even overnight operation.
Improved time to results: The Helios 5 DualBeam now includes FLASH, a new concept of tuning the image. With conventional microscopes, each time an operator needs to acquire an image, the microscope has to be carefully tuned by iterative alignments. With the Helios 5 DualBeam, a simple gesture across the screen will activate FLASH, which automatically adjusts these parameters. The automatic adjustments can significantly improve throughput, data quality, and simplify the acquisition of high-quality images.

The Thermo Scientific Helios 5 DualBeam is part of the fifth generation of the industry-leading Helios DualBeam family. It is carefully designed to meet the needs of scientists and engineers, combining the innovative Elstar electron column for extreme high-resolution imaging and the high materials contrast with the superior Thermo Scientific Tomahawk Ion Column for the fast, easy, and precise high-quality sample preparation. In addition to the advanced electron and ion optics, the Helios 5 DualBeam incorporates a suite of state of-the-art technologies that enables simple and consistent high-resolution (S)TEM and atom probe tomography (APT) sample preparation, as well as the high-quality subsurface and 3D characterization, even on the most challenging samples.

Key Features

High-quality sample preparation

Site-specific sample preparation for (S)TEM and APT analysis using the high-throughput Thermo Scientific Tomahawk Ion Column or the Thermo Scientific Phoenix Ion Column with unmatched low-voltage performance.

Shortest time to nanoscale information

For users with any experience level using best-in-class Thermo Scientific Elstar Electron Column featuring Thermo Scientific SmartAlign and FLASH technologies.

Complete sample information

Sharp, refined and charge-free contrast obtained from up to six integrated in-column and below-the-lens detectors.

Rapid nanoprototyping

Fast, accurate and precise milling and deposition of complex structures with critical dimensions of less than 10 nm.

Artifact-free imaging

Based on integrated sample cleanliness management and dedicated imaging modes such as DCFI and SmartScan Modes.

Fully automated

Fast and easy, fully automated, unattended, multi-site in situ and ex situ TEM sample preparation and cross-sectioning using optional AutoTEM 5 Software.

Next-generation UC+ monochromator technology

Reveal the finest details with the next-generation UC+ monochromator technology with higher current, enabling sub-nanometer performance at low energies.

3D analysis

The high-quality, multi-modal subsurface and 3D information with the precise region-of-interest targeting using optional Thermo Scientific Auto Slice & View 4 (AS&V4) Software.

Precise sample navigation

Tailored to individual application needs thanks to the high stability and accuracy of the 150-mm piezo stage or the flexibility of the 110-mm stage, as well as the in-chamber Thermo Scientific Nav-Cam Camera.

STEM imaging

The Thermo Scientific Helios 5 FX configuration offers a high productivity workflow with its unique, in-situ, 3Å resolution STEM capability.

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