High Resolution Variable Pressure SEM Imaging System for Structure/Surface Characterization and Failure Analysis of High Performance Materials.

我们正在为具有超可变压力能力的高分辨率电子显微镜成像系统提供案例，以准确测量新材料和新兴材料中的局部裂纹，缺陷和表面完整性，而不会受到涂层的污染，这是任何其他可用设备所无法实现的。所提出的设备是唯一的商用真实的时间成像系统，提供高性能，先进的3D测量，表面重建功能，直观的操作，紧凑的设计，和低环境影响，价格极具竞争力。所要求的设备是迫切需要的，以支持来自三个不同的加拿大大学，即瑞尔森大学，滑铁卢大学和安大略技术六名申请人的研究计划。主要研究人员（PI）正在进行高影响力的研究，旨在加速开发和采用新的和新兴的可持续聚合物和复合材料到下一代抗菌医疗器械，汽车和飞机。 PI的多学科研究计划需要广泛的多尺度表征和建模，其中评估结构，表面完整性，加工参数，机械性能以及不同尺度的渐进失效模式仍然极具挑战性。拟议的多用途成像系统对于应对这些挑战至关重要，并推动了PI各自的研究计划。该设备将与先进的3D立体数字图像相关和锁定红外热成像系统相结合，以创建一个独特而全面的最先进的表征工具，这将大大提高申请人的基础设施能力。** 收购拟议的成像系统不仅将促进新的合作，还将使PI的研究计划转化为创新的技术解决方案，这将立即使加拿大工业合作伙伴受益。主要优势包括开发新的可持续制造平台，以及性能更好的先进可再生材料。此外，PI各自研究计划的实验部分将为45名高素质人员（HQP）提供一个独特的机会，以便对所要求的系统进行培训。它还将为他们提供实践经验和对材料结构，加工和各种材料性能之间多方面关系的深刻理解。这些备受追捧的技能是先进材料和制造业所需要的，对于HQP确保高质量的工程工作将是有价值的。所要求的系统将提供给来自学术界、医院和工业界的所有研究小组（内部和外部）的研究生和研究助理。**

We are making a case for a high resolution electron microscope imaging system with ultra variable pressure capability to accurately measure local cracks, defects, and surface integrity in new and emerging materials without contamination by coatings, which is untenable with any other available equipment. The proposed equipment is the only commercially-available, real time imaging system that offers high performance, advanced 3D measurements, surface reconstruction capabilities, intuitive operation, compact design, and low environmental impact at a very competitive price.******The requested equipment is urgently needed to support the research programs of six applicants from three different Canadian universities, namely Ryerson University, University of Waterloo, and Ontario Tech. The principal investigators (PIs) are conducting high impact research with the aim to accelerating the development and adoption of new and emerging sustainable polymers and composites into next generation antimicrobial medical devices, automotive, and aircraft. The PIs' multidisciplinary research programs require extensive multi-scale characterization and modelling, where assessing structure, surface integrity, processing parameters, mechanical properties, as well as progressive failure modes at different scales remains extremely challenging. The proposed multipurpose imaging system is crucial to tackle these challenges, and advance the PIs' respective research programs. This equipment will be coupled with an advanced 3D stereo digital image correlation and a Lock-in infrared thermography system to create a unique and comprehensive state-of-the-art characterization tool, which will significantly enhance the applicants' infrastructure capabilities. ******The acquisition of the proposed imaging system will not only boost new collaborations, but also enable the translation of the PIs' research programs into innovative technological solutions, which will immediately benefit Canadian industrial partners. Key benefits, include the development of new sustainable manufacturing platforms, and advanced renewable materials with improved performance. Moreover, the experimental component of the PIs' respective research programs will provide a unique opportunity for 45 High Qualified Personnel (HQP) to be trained on the requested system. It will also provide them with both hand-on experience and deep understanding of the multifaceted relationship between material structure, processing, and performance of various materials. These highly sought-after skills are desired in the advanced materials and manufacturing sector, and will be valuable for HQP to secure high quality engineering jobs. The requested system will be made available to graduate students and research associates of all research groups (both internal and external) from academia, hospitals, and industry. **