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VTT's multi-million investment in a plasma-FIB scanning electron microscope catapults Finland to the forefront of Nordic materials research

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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ESPOO, Finland, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The first plasma-FIB scanning electron microscope in Finland has just become operational at VTT in Espoo, Finland.

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ESPOO, Finland, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The first plasma-FIB scanning electron microscope in Finland has just become operational at VTT in Espoo, Finland.
A TESCAN AMBER X system, Finland's first Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) using Xenon plasma, has been taken into use at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.
Compared to traditional FIB-SEMs, it provides huge potential for excelling in materials research and multiplying the speed of materials development.
"The new capability for lightning-fast materials characterization in 3D supports, for example, integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) and materials acceleration platforms (MAPs).

EXpressLO LLC Awarded U.S. Patent 11,808,679 for Cryo-EM Specimen Handling

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EXpressLO LLC was awarded U.S. Patent 11,808,679 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office describing highly innovative methods and apparatus for cryo-EXLO manipulation of biological and beam sensitive materials. EXpressLO LLC is the most comprehensive provider of focused ion beam (FIB) ex situ lift out (EXLO) specimen preparation solutions for transmission electron microscopy (EM) and other analytical techniques.

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EXpressLO LLC has been awarded U.S. Patent 11,808,679 from the USPTO for a unique cryogenic ex situ lift out specimen manipulation process for cryogenically prepared focused ion beam specimens.
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EXpressLO LLC was awarded U.S. Patent 11,808,679 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office describing highly innovative methods and apparatus for cryo-EXLO manipulation of biological and beam sensitive materials.
EXpressLO LLC is the most comprehensive provider of focused ion beam (FIB) ex situ lift out (EXLO) specimen preparation solutions for transmission electron microscopy (EM) and other analytical techniques.
The novel methods and apparatus described in this U.S. patent were invented by EXpressLO LLC founder and President, Dr. Lucille A. Giannuzzi.

FIRST IRAQI BANK Launches Real-time Payment Service Visa Direct for Iraqi Consumers

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Sunday, August 13, 2023

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BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Iraq's first digital bank, First Iraqi Bank, announces the launch of Visa Direct for the first time in the Iraqi market, in partnership with Visa, the world's leader in digital payments. Visa direct is a real-time point-to-point payment service that will enable Iraqi consumers to enjoy real time transfers for the first time.

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Visa direct is a real-time point-to-point payment service that will enable Iraqi consumers to enjoy real time transfers for the first time.
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Iraq's first digital bank, First Iraqi Bank, announces the launch of Visa Direct for the first time in the Iraqi market, in partnership with Visa, the world's leader in digital payments.
Visa direct is a real-time point-to-point payment service that will enable Iraqi consumers to enjoy real time transfers for the first time.
Visa Direct is a payment service offered by Visa that allows for real-time payments to be sent directly to a recipient's eligible Visa debit card or credit card, using the recipient's 16-digit Visa card number.

MBCRE '$1 million Deposit Challenge' yields more than $3 million in deposits

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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MINNEAPOLIS, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity (MBCRE) announces that its "$1 Million Deposit Challenge", supporting First Independence Bank (FIB), yielded $3.2 million in deposits.

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MINNEAPOLIS, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity (MBCRE) announces that its "$1 Million Deposit Challenge", supporting First Independence Bank (FIB), yielded $3.2 million in deposits.
MBCRE member depositors included Greater MSP and Greater Twin Cities United Way.
The Deposit Challenge was intended to help expand access to financial services for Black Minnesotans.
"We are thrilled to have facilitated more than $3 million in deposits at First Independence Twin Cities," said Tiffani Daniels, managing director of MBCRE.

Focused Ion Beam Global Market Report 2022: Use of FIB systems in Electronics & Semiconductor Industry for Failure Analysis Applications Bolsters Growth

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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In 2022, the Ga+ liquid metal segment captured the largest share of the overall focused ion beam market.

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In 2022, the Ga+ liquid metal segment captured the largest share of the overall focused ion beam market.
Several applications, such as ion implanters, ion projection lithography, and particle accelerator injectors, use plasma ion source-based FIB systems.
In 2022, the failure analysis segment captured the largest share of the focused ion beam market based on application.
The growth can be attributed to the increased demand for FIB systems in the electronics & semiconductor vertical for failure analysis applications.

Focused Ion Beam Global Market Report 2023: Electron Beam Lithography Gains Traction and Presents Opportunities

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Friday, March 24, 2023

The global focused ion beam market size is expected to reach USD 1,555.91 million by 2032, according to a new study.

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The global focused ion beam market size is expected to reach USD 1,555.91 million by 2032, according to a new study.
The report gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The growing prevalence of ion beam lithography to develop integrated circuits through scanning focused ion beams across patterned surfaces, as it provides higher resolution patterning compared to X-ray, UV, and electron beam lithography is gaining high traction and providing lucrative growth opportunities for the market.
Ion beam lithography is preferred over electron beam lithography due to its wide range of advantages like proximity effects, resist sensitivity, and backscattering, which is anticipated to contribute significantly to the market.

Global Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Market Size/Share Value Estimated to Reach USD 1,555.91 Million by 2032, With 8.2% CAGR: Polaris Market Research

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Monday, March 6, 2023

"According to research report, the global focused ion beam market size & share was valued at USD 706.82 Million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1,555.91 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period."

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"According to research report, the global focused ion beam market size & share was valued at USD 706.82 Million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1,555.91 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period."
The surge in demand for focused ion beam instruments for sample preparation, semiconductor and display failure analysis, and ion beam lithography is fuelling market statistics.
Growth in the demand for semiconductor devices across all industries has propelled the market demand for focused ion beam systems.
The focused ion beam market trend includes high growth in the manufacturing industry and rapid industrialization globally, mainly in developing countries, including India, China, and South Korea.

Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity supports First Independence Bank Twin Cities with launch of '$1 Million Deposit Challenge'

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity (MBCRE) , a consortium of over 50 organizations, today launched the "MBCRE $1 Million Deposit Challenge" an initiative to support First Independence Bank , Minnesota's first Minority Deposit Institution .

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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity (MBCRE) , a consortium of over 50 organizations, today launched the "MBCRE $1 Million Deposit Challenge" an initiative to support First Independence Bank , Minnesota's first Minority Deposit Institution .
However, according to a 2021 McKinsey & Company study , Minnesota has some of the most disparate racial economic inequalities in the nation.
This extraordinary MBCRE initiative is part of that change, and it reflects the deep commitment from numerous Twin Cities institutions that believe in the success of First Independence Bank.
Community investment is central to financial wellness – and First Independence Bank is dedicated to investing in the Twin Cities.

Focused Ion Beam Market Research Report 2022: Ga+ Liquid Metal, Plasma, Gas Field - Global Forecast to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

The "Focused Ion Beam Market by Ion Source (Ga+ Liquid Metal, Plasma, Gas Field), Application (Failure Analysis, Nanofabrication, Device Modification, Circuit Edit, Counterfeit Detection), Vertical and Region - Global Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The "Focused Ion Beam Market by Ion Source (Ga+ Liquid Metal, Plasma, Gas Field), Application (Failure Analysis, Nanofabrication, Device Modification, Circuit Edit, Counterfeit Detection), Vertical and Region - Global Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global focused ion beam market is projected to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2028 from an estimated USD 1.3 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2023 to 2028.
In 2022, the Ga+ liquid metal segment captured the largest share of the overall focused ion beam market.
In 2022, the failure analysis segment captured the largest share of the focused ion beam market based on application.

JEOL: Launch of the FIB-SEM System “JIB-PS500i” with High Precision and High Resolution

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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JEOL Ltd. (TOKYO:6951) (President & CEO Izumi Oi) announces its launch of the FIB-SEM system “JIB-PS500i” on February 1, 2023.

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JEOL Ltd. (TOKYO:6951) (President & CEO Izumi Oi) announces its launch of the FIB-SEM system “JIB-PS500i” on February 1, 2023.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230123005841/en/
With the finer structure of advanced materials and advancing complexity of processes, evaluation techniques such as morphological observation and elemental analysis require higher resolution and precision.
This product is a combined system of the FIB (Focused Ion Beam) system that can process with high accuracy and the SEM (scanning electron microscope) of high resolution to satisfy these needs.
A newly-developed super conical lens system is built into the SEM column, greatly improving the image resolution at a low accelerating voltage.