When chemistry, crystallography and mechanical properties need to tell the same story

The Symmetry S3 is the only genuine all-in-one EBSD detector on the market, and is based on the revolutionary Symmetry detector, the world’s first EBSD detector to utilise advanced CMOS technology. Exceptional performance for all EBSD applications is combined with ease of use and a range of innovative design features.

AZtecCrystal is Oxford Instruments’ modern and innovative EBSD data processing software, designed for the new era of high-speed EBSD detectors and ever-expanding EBSD applications. First launched in 2019, AZtecCrystal has been continually developed ever since and now offers the accessibility and functionality to satisfy the novice and expert alike.

Ultim® Max ∞ (“Infinity”) SDD detectors unlock the infinite potential of EDS for characterising materials in the SEM. They combine unparalleled accuracy, sensitivity and speed to power AZtec Live software to solve the most complex or difficult analysis challenges.

For the first time, AZtec users will have the opportunity to upgrade their software free of charge. With new export functionality, phase analysis, selection tools, and enhanced detector safety, AZtec-equipped researchers can take advantage of the latest data acquisition, processing, and reporting capabilities.

AZtecHKL is a powerful EBSD software platform that combines fast, accurate data acquisition and analysis with the flexibility required for advanced materials characterisation. Delivering real-time results, it maximises the performance of the Symmetry S3, the world’s most sensitive CMOS-based EBSD detector. The software also supports seamless simultaneous EBSD and EDS acquisition through AZtecSynergy and is optimised for nanoscale orientation mapping using Transmission Kikuchi Diffraction (TKD), making it ideal for both routine analysis and cutting-edge research applications.

Nanoindentation is the most advanced form of hardness testing. Pioneered by Oliver and Pharr in their seminal paper in 1992, the nanoindentation technique allows the automated measurement of both hardness and elastic modulus.

AZtecFeature is the world-leading particle analysis solution for SEM. Using a combination of smart approaches, our latest release includes our FeatureExpress upgrade to combine the highest levels of throughput with accuracy; giving the high-quality results that analysts need in a wide range of particle analysis applications.