Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)


Advanced SEM Built for Discovery

Precision, performance, and usability. Engineered to meet the demands of modern research in both materials and life sciences. More than instruments, our solutions help you tackle complex questions with clarity and confidence. Trusted by leading labs worldwide, Tescan systems deliver fast, detailed results, while our experts work alongside you to find the right path forward for your research, your team, and your goals.

TESCAN VEGA COMPACT – Entry-Level Analytical SEM with Wide Field Optics™ & Integrated Essence™ EDS

TESCAN VEGA COMPACT – Entry-Level Analytical SEM with Wide Field Optics™ & Integrated Essence™ EDS

TESCAN VEGA COMPACT is an entry-level yet powerful analytical SEM engineered for routine materials characterization, quality control, failure analysis, and research at the micron scale. Featuring a tungsten electron source, aperture-less optics with Intermediate Lens™ powered by In-Flight Beam Tracing™, Wide Field Optics™ for live SEM overview, and fully integrated Essence™ EDS, VEGA COMPACT combines imaging and elemental analysis in a single software window to accelerate time-to-data.

TESCAN VEGA – Analytical SEM with Wide Field Optics™, Intermediate Lens™ & In-Flight Beam Tracing

TESCAN VEGA – Analytical SEM with Wide Field Optics™, Intermediate Lens™ & In-Flight Beam Tracing

TESCAN VEGA is an analytical scanning electron microscope (SEM) for routine materials characterization, research, and quality control at the micron scale. With a tungsten filament electron source, Intermediate Lens™ powered by In-Flight Beam Tracing™, Wide Field Optics™, and optionally integrated Essence™ EDS, VEGA combines SEM imaging and live elemental analysis in a single software window to accelerate time-to-data.

TESCAN MIRA – High-Resolution Analytical SEM with Integrated Essence™ EDS

TESCAN MIRA – High-Resolution Analytical SEM with Integrated Essence™ EDS

TESCAN MIRA is a high-resolution analytical scanning electron microscope (SEM) designed for routine materials characterization, research, and quality control at the sub-micron scale. With an efficient Schottky FEG, Intermediate Lens™ powered by In-Flight Beam Tracing™, and optional fully integrated Essence™ EDS, MIRA combines SEM imaging and live elemental analysis in a single workflow for faster time-to-data.

TESCAN MIRA XR – High-Throughput Ultra-High-Resolution Analytical FE-SE

TESCAN MIRA XR – High-Throughput Ultra-High-Resolution Analytical FE-SEM

TESCAN MIRA XR is a high-throughput, ultra-high-resolution analytical FE-SEM for materials science, QA/QC and research labs. It combines an efficient detector layout, Wide Field Optics™ for live SEM overview, and In-Flight™ automated controls to minimize manual re-alignment and accelerate time-to-data. With Dual Essence™ EDS fully integrated in the live SEM window, users can switch seamlessly between imaging and analytical conditions.

TESCAN CLARA – Field-Free Ultra-High-Resolution SEM with BrightBeam™ Technology

TESCAN CLARA – Field-Free Ultra-High-Resolution SEM with BrightBeam™ Technology

TESCAN CLARA is a field-free ultra-high-resolution scanning electron microscope (UHR SEM) designed for comprehensive nanoscale surface analysis of any material. With its BrightBeam™ SEM column, selective multi-detector system, and Essence™ software interface, CLARA delivers exceptional contrast, automation, and analytical versatility — from materials science to life and earth sciences.

TESCAN MAGNA – Ultra-High-Resolution FE-SEM with TriLens™ embedded optics

TESCAN MAGNA – Ultra-High-Resolution UHR SEM with TriLens™ Immersion Optics

TESCAN MAGNA is an ultra-high-resolution (UHR) field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) built upon the innovative Triglav™ column with TriLens™ immersion optics. It delivers sub-nanometer imaging at low kV and full analytical performance, ideal for advanced materials science, semiconductors, and nanotechnology.

TESCAN TIMA – Automated Mineralogy with up to 4× Integrated EDS and Unattended Operation

TESCAN TIMA – Automated Mineralogy with up to 4× Integrated EDS and Unattended Operation

TESCAN TIMA is an Automated Mineralogy analyzer purpose-built for Earth science and mineral processing. It automatically identifies and quantifies minerals using algorithm-driven or user-defined rules with a built-in mineralogical database. With up to four integrated EDS detectors and TESCAN’s high-sensitivity spectral summing algorithm, TIMA delivers ultra-fast, trustworthy data and can also double as a high-performance FE-SEM for imaging and microanalysis when needed.