Quorum Technologies are delighted to announce our new generation of EM coaters, available to order from February 2025. The range includes a new Rotary and Turbo-backed system, available in three configurations tailored to meet various application needs. Designed for versatility and exceptional ease of use, offering automated control for Electron Microscopy sample preparation.
From February, the new range will be available for order, while the existing QSeries range will be discontinued. All configurations of the QSeries range (Q150R, Q150T, Q150V) will be supported for seven years from the last shipment date. The new range not only matches the capabilities of the QSeries but also offers enhanced functionality, ensuring continuous product improvement and maintaining high standards.
Introducing the new QCoat Range
The range includes a new Rotary and Turbo-backed system, available in three configurations tailored to meet various application needs. Designed for versatility and exceptional ease of use, offering automated control for Electron Microscopy sample preparation.
 | Feature |  |
Tilt stage as standard allows for better coating deposition and coverage of samples. |
| Tilt stage as standard allows for better coating deposition and coverage of samples. |
FTM as standard allows control of coating, providing better precision and control. |
| FTM as standard allows control of coating, providing better precision and control. |
Allows for better viewing and avoids screen glare. |
| New tilt touchscreen allows for better viewing and avoids screen glare. |
Allows for faster pump-down, optimal vacuum of 1x10-6mbar. | Better vacuum measurement | Allows for faster pump-down, optimal vacuum of 6x10-3mbar. |
Removable chamber allows for the chamber to be easily removed when switching between processes. No needs to unbolt and adjust. |
| Removable chamber allows for the chamber to be easily removed when switching between processes. No needs to unbolt and adjust. |
- | Upgraded stainless steel hose | Allows for Pt to be sputtered as standard |
Features
- Recommended for low-medium magnification
- Suitable for use with Tungsten/LaB⁶ SEM and Benchtop SEM
- Rapid cycle time for maximum sample throughput
- Tilt stage design giving uniform coating of complex 3D structures
- Film Thickness Monitor (FTM) to control deposition of coating
- Intuitive and responsive touchscreen colour panel design
- Multi-colour LED visual status indicator offering process updates
- Pre-set recipes for standard protocols resulting in sample reproducibility
- Customizable recipes for tailored applications
- Easy and quick set-up of profiles
- Multiple stage options based on application needs
Specification | QSeries - Q150R | QCoat – RotaQ |
Chamber | Instrument size with chamber open: 440mm (W) x 860mm (H) x 551mm (D) Borosilicate glass 150mm diameter x 127mm (H) ES version included short and extended chamber. | UPGRADED Borosilicate glass 150mm diameter x 220mm (H) ES version includes an extended chamber. |
Screen | Multi-colour LED visual status indicator touch screen. | UPGRADED Touch screen with tilt movement. |
Vacuum | 5x10-6mbar | UPGRADED 6x10-3mbar |
FTM | Not included. | UPGRADED Included as standard. |
Stage | Standard 6 place stub stage 50mm Ø rotation stage with rotation speed of 8-20 rpm. | UPGRADED Tilt stage with 6 place 50mm Ø rotation stage with rotation speed of 8-20 rpm. |
Target/Source | Disc-style 57mm Ø. 0.1 mm thick gold (Au) target Carbon fibre woven cord 1m is supplied with carbon fibre head as standard. | Disc-style 57mm Ø. 0.1mm thick gold (Au) target Carbon fibre woven cord 1m is supplied with carbon fibre head as standard. |
Stage options | Rota Cota, 4’ Wafer stage, Slide stage. | Rota Cota, 4’ Wafer stage, Slide stage. |
Head options | Sputter head, carbon rod, metal evaporation and glow discharge head. | Sputter head, carbon rod, metal evaporation and glow discharge head. |
Target options | Au, Au/Pd, Ag, Pt | Au, Au/Pd, Ag, Pt |
Features
- High vacuum instrument for ultra-high-resolution EM
- Ultra fine grain size for high-resolution analysis
- Rapid cycle time for maximum sample throughput
- Tilt stage design giving uniform coating of complex 3D structures
- Film Thickness Monitor (FTM) to control deposition of coating
- Intuitive and responsive touchscreen colour panel design
- Multi-colour LED visual status indicator offering process updates
- Pre-set recipes for standard protocols resulting in sample reproducibility
- Customisable recipes for tailored applications
- Easy and quick set-up of profiles
- Multiple stage options based on application needs
Specification | QSeries - Q150 T & V | QCoat – TurboQ |
Chamber | Instrument size with chamber open: 440mm (W) x 860 mm (H) x 551mm (D) Borosilicate glass 150mm diameter x 127mm (H) ES version included short and extended chamber. | UPGRADED Borosilicate glass 150mm diameter x 220mm (H) ES version includes an extended chamber. One Chamber only. |
Screen | Multi-colour LED visual status indicator touch screen | UPGRADED Touch screen with tilt movement |
Vacuum | Q150 T 5x10-5mbar & Q150 V 1X10-6 mbar | UPGRADED 1x10-6mbar |
FTM | Not included | UPGRADED Included as standard |
Stage | Standard 6 place stub stage 50mm Ø rotation stage with rotation speed of 8-20 rpm. | UPGRADED Tilt stage with 6 place 50mm Ø rotation stage with rotation speed of 8-20 rpm. |
Target/Source | Disc-style 57mm Ø, 0.1mm thick gold (Cr) target Carbon fibre woven cord 1m is supplied with carbon fibre head as standard. | Disc-style 57mm Ø, 0.1mm thick gold (Cr) target Carbon fibre woven cord 1m is supplied with carbon fibre head as standard. |
Stage options | Rota Cota, 4’ Wafer stage, Slide stage. | Rota Cota, 4’ Wafer stage, Slide stage. |
Head options | Sputter head, carbon rod, metal evaporation and glow discharge head | Sputter head, carbon rod, metal evaporation and glow discharge head |
Target options | Pt, Ir, Au, W, Au/Pd, Cu, Ag, Ti, Co, Sn, ITO, Mg, Ta, Fe, Al, Mo, Ni | Pt, Ir, Au, W, Au/Pd, Cu, Ag, Ti, Co, Sn, ITO, Mg, Ta, Fe, Al, Mo, Ni |
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