Equipment Types

The ISN groups its equipment broadly into four types: Analysis Equipment, Microscopy Equipment, Sample Preparation Equipment, and Project-Specific Equipment. A list of equipment within each type is available through the links below.
A closeup image of part of a ZwickRoell tensile strength testing machine

Analysis Equipment

Tools for the analysis of the physical, electrical, and other properties of materials and material systems
A closeup of a JEOL focused ion beam instrument

Microscopy Equipment

Tools for the visual inspection of materials and material systems.
A photo of an ISN lab through a cluster of bottles

Sample Preparation Equipment

Tools used to prepare samples for analysis.
A closeup of laser table covered in beam-steering implements

Project-Specific Equipment

Tools used solely in connection to specific ISN projects. These tools are not available for general use.