Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC | Advanced Methodologies for In situ Mechanical Testing for Materials Science, Using 3D X-ray and SEM

Booth 1518

In situ microscopy experiments offer a fantastic means to directly discern linkages between materials’ processing, structure, and properties. However, such workflows have traditionally been very challenging to perform due to their time-consuming nature, the deep level of expertise required, and the complexity of coordinating between numerous sub-system components. This tutorial will present recent advances to help move past some of these roadblocks by:

Using deep learning X-ray reconstruction (ZEISS DeepRecon Pro) to drastically accelerate data acquisition during time-lapse/4D in situ microtomography experiments, without compromising on data resolution or quality. Making powerful in situ thermomechanical experiments in the SEM accessible to users of all experience levels (with ZEISS In Situ Lab SEM), by integrating hardware and automating software control of the microscope, loading stage, and analytical (EDS, EBSD) detectors. This session will incorporate results generated on various additive manufactured metal samples, performed by the ZEISS Microscopy applications team in collaboration with scientists at NIST, as well as work performed in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Liberty University.