ZEISS Atlas 5 is a modular software and hardware platform designed to extend the capabilities of ZEISS scanning electron microscopes (SEM), field emission SEMs (FE-SEM), and focused ion beam SEMs (FIB-SEM). It enables automated, high-throughput acquisition of large sets of 2D and 3D nanoscale images, supporting unattended operation for hours or days. Atlas 5 provides a sample-centric, correlative workspace that allows users to efficiently navigate, align, and correlate images from multiple sources—including light, X-ray, and electron microscopes—into seamless multi-modal, multi-scale datasets. The platform supports advanced image processing, customizable acquisition protocols, and large-area imaging up to gigapixel scale. Its workflow-oriented graphical user interface and modular structure allow users to tailor the system for daily requirements in life sciences, materials research, and industrial applications. Atlas 5 integrates with SmartSEM and supports a wide range of image formats, automated mosaic creation, and collaborative data review and export.

Key Features

Automated High-Throughput Imaging Unattended acquisition of large 2D and 3D image datasets.

• Supports hours or days of automated imaging.
• Protocol-based acquisition for reproducible results.

Multi-Modal, Multi-Scale Correlation Integrates images from SEM, FIB-SEM, light, and X-ray microscopes.

• Sample-centric workspace for seamless data fusion.
• Layered arrangement and alignment of images from multiple sources.

Large Area and Gigapixel Imaging Captures and processes extremely large image mosaics.

• Up to 32k x 32k pixels (one gigapixel) per image.
• Mosaic Tool for automated multi-image montages.

Advanced Image Processing and Correction Comprehensive tools for image optimization and analysis.

• Gradient, radial, and per-channel corrections.
• Manual and automatic stitching, export to movie or browser-based viewer.

Workflow-Oriented GUI and Modular Structure Customizable interface and system configuration.

• Easy-to-use, workflow-oriented graphical user interface.
• Modular design for tailored functionality and daily requirements.

Collaborative Data Management and Review Efficient review, reacquisition, and sharing of data.

• Guided review workflow and automated reacquisition of problematic images.
• Export multi-channel data and collaborative web-enabled data exchange.

Benefits

Maximized Throughput and Efficiency Automates imaging and data management for large-scale projects.

• Reduces operator workload and increases productivity.
• Enables consistent, reproducible imaging protocols.

Comprehensive Sample Insight Combines data from multiple modalities and scales.

• Builds seamless, multi-modal, multi-scale sample representations.
• Facilitates advanced research in life sciences and materials science.

Flexible and Scalable Platform Adapts to evolving research and industrial needs.

• Modular structure allows system customization and expansion.
• Supports a wide range of image formats and instrument integrations.

Enhanced Collaboration and Data Sharing Streamlines review and sharing of complex datasets.

• Web-enabled export and browser-based viewing for collaborative analysis.
• Efficient data management for multi-user environments.