UCF’s New $4M Electron Microscope Expands Research Access Across Campus, Industry
Published: 24 Mar 2026
Author: Precedence Research
UCF unveils a $4 million high-resolution transmission electron microscope, which is significantly expanding advanced material research capabilities across the university and opening new opportunities with industry partners for collaboration throughout Florida.
Researcher enables the Thermo Fisher Talos F200X analytical transmission electron microscope both at UCF and in industries across Florida to observe and analyse material at the atomic scale. Advanced nanoanalysis tools, the instrument allows direct observation of elemental, chemical, electrical and magnetic states, dramatically enhancing what scientists can measure and understand.
Professor Jiyu Fang directed instrument will be housed in UCF's AMPAC Materials Characterisation Facility (MCF), and will operate as a shared university resource supporting interdisciplinary research and external partnerships.
According to Towards Healthcare, the Microscope Market is projected to experience significant growth, with estimates suggesting the market size will increase from USD 12.83 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 24.8 billion by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.62% from 2026 to 2035. The main purpose is that its advanced analytical capabilities will enable unprecedented insight into structure–property relationships, accelerating innovation across next-generation semiconductors, quantum materials, space and hypersonic systems, and cutting-edge biomedical applications.
Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering Professor Sudipta Seal says, The new Thermo Fisher Talos F200X analytical transmission electron microscope will revolutionise materials science and engineering at the nanoscale.
Vice President for Research and Innovation Winston Schoenfeld says,” This instrument is a catalyst for discovery”. UCF gives the ability to see and understand materials at the atomic scale. It is even unlocking the new pathway for innovation across energy, aerospace, semiconductors, and beyond.
Training the next generation
Understanding materials at the nano and atomic scales is essential in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor sectors. Students trained in advanced characterisation techniques, such as transmission electron microscopy, are highly valued in industry, positioning themselves to UCF graduates to contribute directly to Florida's advanced manufacturing and semiconductor workforce. A student conducting research can also gain hands-on experience after completing the required training.
According to Professor Akihiro Kushima, for beam-sensitive materials, samples can be damaged under conventional imaging conditions, but the cold field emission gun allows advanced atomistic-scale analysis.
A recent report by Towards Healthcare highlights that the Microscope Market is maintaining high standards of safety, clarity, and traceability in veterinary medicines packaging. For manufacturers and packaging suppliers, it signals a growing emphasis on ongoing compliance in market conditions, rather than approval-driven checks alone.