A Deep Dive into Dynamic SIMS vs. static-SIMS
Different types of SIMS analyses exist. The two main types include Dynamic SIMS (high current) and static-SIMS (low current).
A Little Spark: Testing Electrochromic Glass for Material Characterization and More
Electrochromic Glass, also known as smart glass, is a newer technology which allows users to turn glass opaque when needed, and clear when not.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words – TEM, STEM and AC-STEM
TEM, STEM and AC-STEM techniques deliver high resolution images providing a detailed view of a material or product.
A Solution for Sensitive Materials – Cryo FIB
Cryo FIB uses a cold sample stage that can be controlled to -135°C making it it more suitable for temperature sensitive materials.
Accurate Composition and Quantification of Materials – RBS
RBS is the one technique where we can really say that the composition and concentration are accurately determined for thin films.
Advances with Gallium Oxide
Gallium oxide has the potential to replace or substitute gallium nitride for power conversion in electric trains and vehicles.
Aerospace Materials Testing for Tunnel Junction Solar Cells
Aerospace Materials Testing for Tunnel Junction Solar Cells Science has opened many doors in its advancement over the centuries.
Amorphous vs. Crystalline Materials
Solids fall under two main categories: amorphous and crystalline. These two types of solids have different properties that may be more beneficial for certain products or applications.
Analyzing Red LEDs with PCOR-SIMS
Televisions, computer screens, cell phone screens etc. are getting clearer, sharper, brighter and use much less power. This is all possible through LEDs.
Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Can Assist in the Automotive Industry
In sectors like the automotive industry, ATE plays a pivotal role in verifying the proper and reliable operation of critical systems.
Boron Carbide for Use in Industrial and Life Saving Products
The elemental purity of boron carbide can be measured using several methods offered by Eurofins EAG Laboratories
Capabilities of Eurofins EAG Materials Science Europe
Our laboratories in France and the Netherlands offer materials testing for industries including semiconductor, consumer electronics, lighting, aerospace and healthcare.
Cathodoluminescence Illuminates the SEM with New Capabilities
SEM-Cathodoluminescence is used for a wide variety of luminescent materials and devices. It allows for the inspection of optical properties with sub-um spatial resolutions combined with SEM imaging having 3-5nm spatial resolution.
Ceramic Matrix Composites Emerge as Next Generation Aerospace Materials
One way to combat rising fuel costs in the aerospace industry and improve efficiency is to use new advanced materials such as Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs).
Certified Testing for Aerospace and Defense Government Suppliers
Aerospace and defense government suppliers can have confidence in EAG’s credibility in providing accurate and high-quality testing services.
Characterization of Crystalline structures – SEM-EBSD vs TEM-PED
Besides images provided by SEM and TEM, different attachments can be added to reveal crystalline information, including (SEM-EBSD) and TEM (TEM-PED).
Cracking of Molded Components
An injection molded component in a consumer product was found to have an increased failure rate over a three-month period.
Curing Issues with Silicone Adhesive
A client requested assistance to investigate a recurrent issue with the curing failure of a silicone adhesive joint between metal components.
Delamination of Food Packaging
A client wanted to investigate the delamination of food packaging multilayer laminate. Roll stock did not meet seal strength specification.
Diatomaceous Earth: A Marvel of Nature with Industrial Might
Diatomaceous Earth’s remarkable properties make it a versatile substance with a wide range of applications.
Drive Supply Chain Efficiency with Testing Support from EAG
EAG Laboratories provides clients with answers to these questions and more with testing support for every stage of the supply chain.
Dual Beam FIB-SEM: Sample prepping and Imaging
The Dual Beam FIB-SEM integrates a focused ion beam with a scanning electron microscope for simultaneous sample prepping and imaging.
Effects of Surface Roughness
The roughness of a surface and how it interacts with surrounding materials and elements can have a significant impact on material technology and its functionality.
Elemental Composition using XRF
XRF is a non-destructive technique that is used to quantify the elemental composition of materials.
Elemental Depth Profiling Analysis for the Aerospace & Defense Industry
EAG Scientists utilize GDMS analysis to perform Elemental Depth Profiling for chemical purity evaluations for aerospace & defense.
Environmental Stress Cracking of a Polycarbonate Part
A company was investigating environmental stress cracking of polycarbonate components used in a conveyor device that was sanitized.
Evolved Gas Analysis for Material Outgassing Characterization
All materials have trapped gasses inside. Learn how EAG utilizes Evolved Gas Analysis to analyze what gasses are being released.
Failure Analysis in Aerospace Advancement
In the aerospace industry, electronics are subjected to extreme environmental variables. EAG’s failure analysis group can help solve potential problems that may arise.
Failure Analysis of Medical Device Electronics
As medical devices become more complex, there are many more opportunities for things to go awry. Identifying, diagnosing, and remedying failures becomes dramatically more challenging. We can help.
FIB Circuit Edit can help during chip shortages
FIB Circuit Edit provides the ability to quickly perform nano-surgury by cutting traces or adding metal connections at the chip level
From Certifications To Customer Audits, Quality Matters
EAG Laboratories pursues quality in all aspects of our work for customers. ISO certifications and ongoing audits serves many market sectors.
FTIR and Raman – Composition and Contamination Analysis
FTIR and Raman are spectroscopy techniques that provide molecular information from various types of materials.
GaAs-Based Transistors Pave the Way for Communication Efficiencies
III-V materials partially provide us with the ever evolving and changing technological advances we enjoy today.
Glass as a Critical Player in the Pharmaceutical Industry
For over 40 years, EAG has been involved in the entire glass value chain, from raw starting materials to final products.
High Detection Sensitivity at the Nanoscale Level – APT
APT is a nanoscale materials analysis technique that provides 3D spatial imaging and chemical composition measurements with high sensitivity simultaneously.
Incompatible Contaminant in Tubing
A device manufacturer observed defects in a lot of thermoplastic tubing. The tubing exhibited signs chemical attack or exposure to heating.
Increase the Reliability of Products in the Field with DPA
High reliability electronic components like integrated circuits are often required to operate for long periods of time, having little or no opportunity for replacement.
Ion-Exchanged Glass: Smart Technology for Smartphones
Ion-exchanged glass is used in a variety of applications where strength, durability, and resistance to damage are important. Applications like smartphone screens.
Is my surface clean? Effects of Surface Cleanliness
Surface cleanliness is critical in how a material or a layer on a product interacts with other surfaces, which in turn can affect its functionality.
Lithium ion Batteries: Opportunities and Challenges
EAG scientists are leaders in the lithium-ion batteries recycling arena. EAG is a valuable resource in understanding these materials.
Lithium Ore and Concentrates for Battery Production and Beyond
Eurofins EAG Laboratories stands ready to assist in the analysis of lithium-ion batteries from the raw material supply chain through to the finished product and eventual recycling.
Materials Characterization for a Semiconductor Testing Customer
EAG’s material and microelectronic testing service is dedicated to providing the best information from ensuring the purity of starting materials, to prototype testing of devices in the ramp up towards full-scale production.
Meeting Material Purity Requirements with GDMS
Unwanted chemical impurities can be problematic. GDMS is a powerful full survey analysis tool for chemical purity evaluations.
Microscopy Techniques in the Failure Analysis of Optoelectronics
EAG divides FA tasks into three levels. In each level, we employ optimal techniques for device characterization, defect localization, and root cause failure analysis.
Molded In Stresses
Cracks were observed in transparent thermoformed plastic packaging during visual quality checks. Failures occured in specific material lots.
More Than Testing – Your One Stop Shop
Developing a reliable product has many challenges due to the desire for increased capability, reduction in formfactor, and managing the supply chain.
Off-Odor Memory Foam
Analytical testing to support changes in raw materials and processing conditions used in manufacturing memory foam, as well as odor
Plasma FIB – A better alternative to traditional FIB?
PFIB differs from traditional FIB in that it uses various gases such as Xe, Ar, oxygen or nitrogen to generate a plasma that is used to remove material from a sample.
Polymer Case Study: Blistering Paint
Blisters were observed in paint applied to steel plates that had undergone treatment with a corrosion inhibitor. An investigation was performed to determine if there was evidence of contamination on the inside of the blister.
Quantum Computers – The Supercomputer
Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize various fields by solving problems that are currently intractable for classical computers.
Residual Gas Analysis for Hermetically Sealed Devices
To be hermetically sealed essentially means to be airtight so that nothing can come in or get out (i.e., gas, moisture, liquid, etc.).
Silicon Carbide – A Powerful Semiconductor for the Future
Silicon carbide is increasingly considered a potential replacement for traditional silicon semiconductors due to its superior properties.
SIMS Characterization of Atomic Layer Deposition in Electronic Applications
Atomic Layer Deposition technology aids in the demand for computational advancement in the microelectronics industry.
Superalloys to the Rescue
Superalloys, combine two ore more elements of which one is Ni, Co, or Fe, and provide strength, toughness, and durability at high temps.
Surface Characterization of Antibacterial Coated Sutures
Cold stage analysis has been shown to be effective for samples that are not solids at room temperature or that have components that are volatile in a vacuum system, such as the antibacterial coated sutures.
The Birth of PCOR-SIMS for Silicon Germanium (SiGe) Devices
PCOR-SIMS was originally developed to analyze Silicon Germanium (SiGe) devices for the communications industry.
The Importance of VCSELs in Technological Development
VCSELs have several advantages, such as a higher modulation speed, which make them great for technological innovations.
The Possibilities of Graphite: From Pencil “Lead” to Lithium-ion Batteries
Graphite is and has been a ubiquitous mineral in our lives, from pencil “lead” and water filters to ancient markings on pottery.
The Ultimate Protection – Low Emissivity Coatings on Glass
Low-E Coatings on glass are a high efficiency protection of a glass surface for transparency. These coatings help the glass become energy efficient to allow the sunlight to come in or reflect out.
Understanding Energy Density in Batteries
There is still so much to learn about batteries, including challenges such as energy density, cycle life, fast charge, and safety. In this blog, we’ll be focusing on energy density.
Understanding LA-ICP-MS for Microanalysis
LA-ICP-MS is a technique that uses direct micro-scale sampling to provide high precision elemental characterization of solid materials.
Understanding Lithium-Ion Batteries and Why They Fail
Lithium-ion batteries provide high energy density mobile power but come with three challenges: performance, safety and battery life.
Uniformity is Key in Epitaxial Growth
AC-STEM analysis can provide a visual representation of non-uniformities in an active region. Roughness can easily be observed within interfaces. EDS maps can then be used to corroborate the roughness in relation to composition.
Using ICP-MS to Measure Elemental Compositions in Drug Products
ICP-MS is a multi-elemental bulk chemical analysis technique that can determine simultaneously up to 70 elements in a single sample.
Using MicroXRD to Identify the Composition of Sand
XRD analysis can be used on many scientific and technology-based applications where you may want to identify the crystalline material in a very small area or volume, such as glass defects or inclusions, integrated circuits, LEDs and more.
Utilizing High Depth Resolution for Measuring Layers at an Atomic Level
High Depth Resolution Analysis will play a very important role in the electronic device industry as devices become smaller and smaller.
Weathering Polymeric Films
Polymeric films used in an outdoor application experienced reduced adhesion over time. The client suspected that UV degradation was occurring.
When Images Aren’t Enough – EDS and EELS
EDS and EELS can be coupled with SEM, STEM and TEM to determine the elemental composition, spatial distribution and segregation of elements.
When Innovation Meets Failure Analysis
In our interconnected and changing world, it is important to know how to respond to potential electronic system failures.
When Temperature Matters – Cryo TEM
Cryo TEM involves performing TEM analysis while keeping the sample at cryogenic temperatures, around -170°C.