EDAX

02/27/2026

Important update for our followers!

EDAX’s industry-leading solutions for elemental analysis are now part of the Gatan experience—bringing together advanced tools for electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and sample preparation under one roof.

Starting March 1, 2026, we will no longer post new content on the EDAX social media accounts. All future updates, news, and resources will be shared exclusively on the official Gatan channels.

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02/25/2026

Do you want to learn more about using EBSD on beam-sensitive samples? Register for our upcoming, "Advancing EBSD for beam-sensitive materials: From noise to insights" webinar presented by Dr. Nikolai Orlov - March 25. https://ow.ly/Kj2s50YhO8z

02/22/2026

Our friends at Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis - CEMAS are hosting the annual On The Scope – A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy, beginning on April 1, 2026. This program for industry professionals covers the fundamentals of SEM operation. Early bird registration ends on March 11. If you would like more information or to register for the course, please visit: https://ow.ly/YSfF50U9wNy

On The Scope – A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy, is an online training program covering the fundamentals of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) operation, provided by The Ohio State University College of Engineering and Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis.

02/18/2026

Discover how the EDAX Octane Elite Ultra can be used to unlock complex compositions at the nanoscale. Ultra-thin WS₂ coatings of Au nanoparticles are revealed to accelerate the development of functional, engineered nanoparticles for chemical sensing applications. This application note highlights how SEM‑EDS mapping reveals their structure and composition in great clarity with high‑throughput.
https://ow.ly/LvGi50Y9208

02/17/2026

Are you attending the Texas Society for Microscopy (TSM) meeting this week? Stop by the Gatan booth to speak with our knowledgeable team. You can also attend Fernando Castro's workshop on "Transmission electron microscopy of biological samples and materials" on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 9-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. For more details, visit: https://texas.microscopy.org/2026-TSM-Meeting

02/16/2026

Attention Japanese speakers! Are you interested in learning more about the EDAX Orbis II Micro-XRF system? Join this week's, "マイクロXRF分析の新たなレベルを体験可能なEDAX Orbis IIのご紹介" webinar - Feb. 18. https://ow.ly/i9Mf50Y0R8V

02/13/2026

Attention Japanese speakers! Are you interested in learning more about the EDAX Orbis II Micro-XRF system? Join next week's, "マイクロXRF分析の新たなレベルを体験可能なEDAX Orbis IIのご紹介" webinar - Feb. 18. https://ow.ly/i9Mf50Y0R8V

02/07/2026

Exciting new research is pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing for high‑performance superalloys!

A recent study explores how laser powder bed fusion (PBF‑LB) produces unique cellular solidification structures in a CoNi‑based superalloy. Using advanced techniques like TriBeam tomography and high‑resolution EBSD, the team uncovers how cells grow along preferred ⟨001⟩ crystallographic directions—shaping grain orientation, residual stress, and ultimately mechanical performance.

What’s especially fascinating is how alternating scan strategies cause cells to switch growth directions across melt‑pool boundaries, creating complex microstructures that influence strength and stress behavior in AM parts. These insights help pave the way for more reliable, high‑efficiency components in aerospace, energy, and beyond.

Read the research:
https://ow.ly/rQAt50Y6vFT

Laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) of superalloys produces a distinctive cellular solidification structure due to high thermal gradients and rapid solidification velocities. This study investigates cellular growth mechanisms in additively manufactured $$\hbox {GammaPrint-700}^{\hbox {TM}}$$ GammaPrint...

02/04/2026

Get your results faster and more accurately with EDAX APEX 3.1, which is out now and brings support for new features for EDS and EBSD techniques. Learn more about the latest updates: https://ow.ly/cCGB50Y6tsM

02/01/2026

A new study in Materials & Design demonstrates a major step forward in titanium sheet forming. Researchers show that a short α‑β pre‑heating treatment (790–850 °C) dramatically improves the deformation behavior of Ti‑6Al‑4V at 500 °C, enabling deep drawing without relying on superplastic forming. The result: faster cycle times, lower energy consumption, and a viable pathway for cost‑effective production of thin‑walled aerospace components.
Read the full article: https://ow.ly/qxkw50Y1i5Y

01/31/2026

Are you in the Hartford, CT area and interested in learning more about how spherical indexing can help your EBSD analysis? Join us at The future of EBSD indexing methods: Spherical indexing and its applications workshop, co-hosted by EMIT on February 26. Learn more: https://ow.ly/gJXT50Y0Tef