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TM4000PlusIII

The new Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope

High-performance tabletop SEM for flexible imaging needs in academia and industry.
  • Automation for consistent and reliable imaging
  • Optional elemental analysis
  • Ideal for both conductive and non-conductive samples
  • Well-resolved, high depth-of-focus and multiple-mode imaging
  • Navigate with ease using optical camera integration
  • Maintenance planning with filament monitoring

Overview

The Hitachi TM4000PlusIII scanning electron microscope offers a compact, user-friendly solution for imaging and elemental analysis. Designed for a range of users - from research labs to industrial quality control - this new tabletop SEM gives you reliable imaging capabilities without the costs and space requirements of a traditional SEM.

Why choose the TM4000PlusIII?

Whether you're a research scientist looking to deepen your understanding of materials or a quality control manager striving for consistent results, the TM4000PlusIII is built to meet your needs.

This microscope brings the power of scanning electron microscopy into an accessible, tabletop design. It combines ease of use with powerful features for imaging, navigation, and analysis.

With automated functions to streamline repetitive tasks, high signal-to-noise ratio for clear imaging, and an intuitive user interface, this SEM makes electron microscopy more approachable and productive then ever.

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Features and benefits

Applications gallery

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White metal

Acceleration voltage: 20kV, Magnification: 2,000x

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Corroded copper wire

Acceleration voltage: 10kV, SE signal

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STEM observation of grease thickener

Magnification: 9,000x

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STEM observation of grease thickener

Magnification: 10,000x

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Rat blood vessels (deparaffinized sections)

Acceleration voltage: 15kV, Magnification: 800x

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Rat blood vessels (deparaffinized sections)

Acceleration voltage: 15kV, Magnification: 3,000x

Specifications

Magnifications 10x - 100,000x (Photographic), 25x - 250,000x (Monitor display)
Accelerating Voltage 5 kV, 10 kV, 15 kV, 20 kV
Probe Current Mode 5 steps
Image Signal Backscattered, Secondary, Mixed
Vacuum Mode Conductor: BSE, CL, Standard: BSE/SE/Mixed, Charge-up reduction: BSE/SE/Mixed
Stage Travel Range X: 40 mm, Y: 35 mm
Camera Navigation System Included
Filament Type Pre-centered cartridge tungsten hairpin
Signal Detection System High-Sensitivity 4-segment BSE, Low-Vacuum SE / CL
Auto Image-Adjustment Auto start, focus, brightness
Image Data Saving 2,560 x 1,920 pixels, 1,280 x 960 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels
Evacuation System Turbo molecular pump, diaphragm pump
Operation Help Functions Raster rotation, magnification presets, image shift
Safety Functions Over-current protection, built-in ELCB

Contact us

If you would like help choosing the best SEM for your needs, or if you’re looking for advice on how to optimise your microscopy, our experts are ready to assist. Contact us today to learn how the Hitachi TM4000PlusIII can enhance your lab’s capabilities.