High Resolution Inverted Microscope

Clemson University is seeking bids for a high resolution inverted microscope for metallurgical and materials characterization. The microscope will be used in the Advanced Materials Innovation Center (AMIC) to support teaching laboratories focused on hands-on materials synthesis, characterization, and application. The successful bidder will provide a microscope that meets or exceeds the specified requirements, including brightfield and polarized light imaging capability, wide magnification range, high-quality optical system, and integrated digital imaging system. The bidder will also provide installation manual and technical documentation, on-site installation and commissioning support, user training, and remote technical support access. Some key features and requirements of the microscope include: • Inverted metallurgical microscope platform suitable for opaque materials and mounted specimens • Brightfield and polarized light imaging capability for metallographic analysis • Wide magnification range (from 5x to 100x objectives) to support imaging at different length scales • High-quality optical system for high resolution and contrast imaging • Ergonomic viewing system with binocular eyepieces and protective accessories • Stable stage with specimen holders for mounted samples and metallurgical specimens • Integrated digital imaging system with microscope camera for image acquisition and documentation • Computer workstation and high-resolution monitor for image processing and analysis • Advanced imaging and analysis software for grain size measurement, phase analysis, extended depth of focus, and HDR imaging