The next generation tabletop SEM. Built by the previous generation's engineers.
The NANOS is a compact desktop SEM delivering high-resolution imaging and elemental analysis, designed by engineers with over 200 years of combined experience at Philips, FEI, ASML and other leading electron microscopy companies.
Systems installed in research institutions, industrial labs and defense & aerospace facilities across 30+ countries.
Deep SEM Expertise
Semplor was founded by engineers who spent their careers designing and building scanning electron microscopes at some of the world's leading instrument manufacturers. When we set out to build the NANOS, we started from scratch — applying everything we knew about what labs actually need, and everything we'd learned about what gets in the way. The result is a tabletop SEM built around one principle: professional SEM capability, without the operational complexity that comes with it.
The NANOS — Compact, Robust & Versatile Tabletop SEM
The NANOS provides immediate access to SEM capabilities — making it well-suited for labs looking to reduce reliance on external SEM services or to offload routine work from larger floor-model instruments. With a small footprint and no need for dedicated infrastructure, it fits seamlessly into any lab environment.
< 8 nm resolution
High-resolution surface imaging and elemental analysis in a single desktop system. Three detectors, one compact instrument.
Clean vacuum chamber
All moving parts like spindles and stage engines are positioned outside of the vacuum chamber to avoid contamination by hydrocarbons.
User-replaceable electron source
Swappable by the user in minutes — no service visit required. Designed to keep your lab running without unnecessary downtime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Semplor is a scanning electron microscopy company founded by engineers with combined experience at Philips, FEI, ASML and other leading SEM manufacturers. We design and manufacture the NANOS — a next-generation tabletop SEM built for labs that need professional SEM capabilities without the complexity of traditional floor-standing instruments.
The NANOS is a compact desktop SEM offering high-resolution imaging (<8 nm), integrated EDS for elemental analysis, and optional advanced software modules — in a standard lab environment, without cleanroom or dedicated infrastructure requirements.
The NANOS tabletop SEM has no moving parts inside the vacuum chamber — a design feature not found in other systems — which eliminates contamination risk and reduces mechanical maintenance. The electron source can be replaced by the user in minutes without a service visit. Combined with an intuitive interface and plug-and-play installation, it is designed for labs with varying levels of SEM experience.
Yes. The tungsten electron source can be replaced using a simple alignment tool — no service visit or specialist required. Many other maintenance tasks can also be performed by the user, reducing downtime and cost of ownership.
The NANOS is used in academia, research institutes, industrial quality control, and environmental and regulatory testing. Applications include materials characterization, failure analysis, asbestos and fiber identification, particle analysis, forensic investigation, and coating analysis.
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The NANOS is available through our global distributor network. Contact us to discuss your application or request a live demonstration.