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High magnification observation (up to about 300,000 times) is possible.

SEM is a technique that allows for obtaining contrast based on the information from electrons emitted from a sample when an electron beam is directed at it, revealing the sample's surface roughness and compositional differences. - High magnification observation (up to about 500,000 times) is possible with simple operation. - Observation of secondary electron (SE) images, backscattered electron (BSE) images, and transmitted electron (TE) images is possible. - Observation can be conducted within an acceleration voltage range of 0.1 to 30 kV. - Samples up to 6 inches can be loaded into the device (depending on the equipment). - By combining options with SEM, various types of information can be obtained: - Elemental analysis using an EDX detector is possible. - Measurement of electron beam induced current (EBIC) allows for evaluation of the junction position and shape in semiconductors. - Crystal information can be obtained using electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) method. - Three-dimensional structural information can be acquired through repeated FIB processing and SEM observation (Slice & View). - Cooling observation and atmosphere-controlled observation are available.

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EBSD: Electron Backscatter Diffraction

Measurements can be performed in bulk state without the need for thinning processes like TEM (NBD: Nano Beam Diffraction). It has the high spatial resolution characteristic of SEM and relatively high strain sensitivity. Additionally, there is a possibility of detecting local lattice strain as tensor data.

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At construction sites, temporary parking lots may be established for workers and construction-related vehicles. On unpaved ground, mud and ruts can easily occur due to rain, which may hinder vehicle access. Hyper CLT mats are civil engineering materials that utilize wood CLT. By laying them in temporary parking lots, a suitable environment for vehicle passage and parking can be created while protecting the ground. They can be laid only in the necessary areas, and after the construction is completed, they can be removed and repurposed for temporary roads or access routes. The 5×10 panels weigh approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 panels weigh about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, allowing for changes in parking space. Additionally, they offer benefits unique to wood, such as glare reduction, noise reduction, and CO2 fixation. They are registered as a technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS as "TH-250021-A," and can be utilized for the development of temporary parking lots and innovative public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.