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NUANCE: Nanoscale Characterization Experimental Center

NanoEarth / Image by Nicholas Gogola

Galaxy Within a Cell / Image by Shanna Davidson

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Events

Upcoming Events

Dec
11
2025
NUANCE Tech Talk: EPIC DATA

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Please join us for monthly user meetings! Tech staff will showcase our state-of-the-art capabilities, provide updates on...

Instrument Spotlight

New Helios 5 UC Ga DualBeam FIB

Helios FIB
EPIC-FIB is excited to announce its new Helios 5 UC Ga DualBeam FIB!
Just a few features:
  • SEM & FIB Column
  • Multiple Imaging Detectors
  • Deposition of carbon, platinum, and tungsten chemistries
Read about all the features of the HELIOS 5 UC Ga DualBeam!

Learn more

Contact:
Paul Smeets, PhD

NUANCE FIB Manager / Research Assistant Professor

Office: 
Tech #AG96
Email: 
paul.smeets@northwestern.edu
Phone:
(847) 491-7807