Instrument Status and NEMF News
NOTE: Only request services with your PI's approval and after submitting lab safety documents
April 16th, 2026
Both Talos TEM and Titan Themis are back online.
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April 6th, 2026
Talos TEM is down from a sample grid stuck in the chamber blocking the beam. Titan STEM is down for an IGP replacement. We will update users when they are available.
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December 5th, 2025
Talos TEM will be down for the filament change. We'll update users when it is available.
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December 1st, 2025
Titan TEM is available for users.
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November 17th, 2025
Titan will be down for FEG tip change. It would take 2-3 weeks.
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September 25th, 2025
Quanta SEM issue has been solved.
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September 22nd, 2025
Quanta SEM has an issue with imaging. A service visit is scheduling.
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September 11th, 2025
Talos is available for users.
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August 4th, 2025
O-ring of the Cryo-TEM holder has an issue. Please do not use the Cryo-TEM stage until the o-ring is replaced.
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July 29th, 2025
Both Talos and Titan are operational and ready for users.
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July 22nd, 2025
Titan Themis has an issue with objective aperture, so it won't be available until it’s solved.
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July 19th, 2025
The Bourns Hall building will experience an electric shutdown on Saturday, July 19, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Microscopy Lab (B116) will be closed from 1 p.m. on Friday, July 18, and reopened at 8 am on Tuesday, July 22nd.
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June 4th, 2025
Talos 120C is now available as all the issues with screen and monitor have been solved.
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May 20th, 2025
Talos 120C issue has been resolved and is now available.
Cryo-TEM specimen holder is also available.
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Jan. 3rd, 2025
Matthew Dickson will no longer be at NEMF. Questions about NEMF should be directed to Dr. Ilkeun Lee (ilkeun@ucr.edu)
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