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Piero Antonio Zecca¹, Andrea Brambilla¹, Marcella Reguzzoni¹

¹Department of Medicine and Technological Innovation, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.

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|December 1, 2023

Summary

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A novel LEGO-based system enhances scanning electron microscopy (SEM) by enabling precise sample repositioning. This cost-effective solution improves analysis repeatability and accuracy for materials science research.

Keywords:

feature registration process mechanical tolerance evaluation positioning system sample repositioning precision scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Morphology Sciences
Nanotechnology

Background:

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is crucial for nanoscale materials analysis.
Precise sample repositioning in SEM is a persistent challenge, affecting data quality and reproducibility.
Existing methods for sample positioning can be costly and lack customization.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a LEGO-based sample positioning system for SEM.
To assess the system's ability to ensure consistent feature alignment and accurate z-axis positioning.
To determine the system's precision, accuracy, and repeatability in SEM analyses.

Main Methods:

Design and construction of a modular LEGO-based sample holder and positioning system.
Evaluation using a Rambold Kontroll comparator to assess mechanical tolerance.
Quantitative analysis of absolute translations, rotations, scaling, and shearing across multiple repositioning cycles.

Main Results:

The LEGO-based system demonstrated high precision and accuracy in sample repositioning.
Minimal displacements and deviations in scaling and shearing were observed.
Results were highly significant (p < 0.001) and consistently replicated across six repetitions.

Conclusions:

The LEGO-based sample positioning system offers a promising, cost-effective solution for enhancing SEM analysis quality and repeatability.
The system facilitates consistent feature identification and alignment, crucial for longitudinal studies.
Further research is recommended to optimize the design and explore broader SEM applications.