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CIQTEK, together with its Japanese distributor LASystems, participated in the 64th Annual Meeting of the Society of Electron Spin Science and Technology (SEST 2025), held from November 21 to 23, 2025, in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.   At the event, CIQTEK and LASystems presented CIQTEK’s comprehensive Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) product portfolio, including CW EPR, Benchtop EPR, and Pulse EPR systems. These instruments are widely recognized for their high sensitivity, excellent field stability, and user-oriented design. They support a broad range of applications in spin chemistry, materials research, catalysis, batteries, and biological radical studies.     During SEST 2025, many researchers visited the booth to learn about CIQTEK’s technical advantages, such as precise magnetic field control, stable microwave frequency performance, flexible variable-temperature configurations, and advanced pulse sequence capabilities. The event provided an opportunity for in-depth discussions on experimental workflows and potential collaborations.   CIQTEK has established a strong global presence in the EPR field. More than 200 EPR spectrometers have been delivered to research institutions across Asia, Europe, the Americas, etc. The instruments have supported the publication of over 170 scientific papers, including studies featured in Nature, Science, and other leading journals. This growing body of research demonstrates the reliability and scientific value of CIQTEK’s EPR technology.   CIQTEK will continue strengthening its partnership with LASystems to bring high-performance EPR solutions and localized support to researchers throughout Japan.

In the previous year, CIQTEK made significant progress in its European expansion, with Italy standing out as one of the most successful and dynamic markets.   CIQTEK SEM Installations Boost Presence in Italy To date, nearly ten CIQTEK SEM microscopes have been delivered and installed across four regions in Italy, covering a full range of models from field-emission SEMs and advanced tungsten filament SEMs to entry-level SEM solutions. This milestone highlights CIQTEK’s comprehensive product capability and the growing trust of Italian users in its technology and service.   CIQTEK FESEM SEM5000 Installed at a Research Institute in Italy   CIQTEK Tungsten Filament SEM3200 Installed at a Research Institute in Italy   Italian Researchers Praise CIQTEK SEM Performance Although CIQTEK is a relatively new brand to many European users, its electron microscopes have quickly earned recognition for their outstanding performance, reliability, and value. Italian customers have given highly positive feedback, highlighting excellent imaging quality, stable system operation, user-friendly software, and strong cost efficiency. They also praised the company’s technical support team for its prompt responses and professional service throughout the installation and training.   Media System Lab: CIQTEK’s Trusted Italian Partner This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of CIQTEK’s Italian partner, Media System Lab S.r.l. The team has provided professional and fully Italian-language support, ensuring smooth communication and helping local users fully understand the performance and advantages of CIQTEK electron microscopes.   Media System Lab team performing pre-installation testing for the SEMs at its factory in Rovereto   Founded in 1998, Media System Lab S.r.l. is a leading Italian partner in electron microscopy, providing comprehensive solutions from compact tabletop SEMs to high-performance FESEM, TEM, and dual-beam FIB systems. With two offices totaling over 1,000 m², including a 400 m² demo laboratory in Rovereto, the team excels in pre-installation assessments, system integration, on-site training, maintenance, and supply of accessories and consumables. Through their MS Academy Lab platform and hands-on sessions, Media System Lab delivers professional training to microscopy experts, ensuring Italian and European laboratories fully realize the performance and advantages of advanced microscopy solutions.   Advancing CIQTEK’s Strategic Expansion in Europe With increasing installations and positive feedback from users, Italy has become a key market that demonstrates CIQTEK’s ability to meet the high expectations of European researchers and industries. Beyond Italy, CIQTEK now has authorized distributors, demo centers, and delivered instruments in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Romania, and other European countries. The company plans to continue e...

CIQTEK was honored to welcome our esteemed Italian partner, Media System Lab, to CIQTEK for an inspiring visit and strategic collaboration. The visit marked another milestone in the strong partnership between the two companies, highlighting a shared commitment to advancing scientific innovation and excellence.   The journey began at CIQTEK Electron Microscopy Factory in Wuxi, where the Media System Lab team was deeply impressed by the scale, precision, and professionalism of CIQTEK’s electron microscopy production and R&D operations. They explored the full manufacturing process, witnessed the craftsmanship behind CIQTEK’s cutting-edge instruments, and gained first-hand insight into the company’s commitment to quality and innovation. Our technical experts also provided in-depth sessions on product knowledge and future development trends, further strengthening mutual understanding and trust.   Group photo at the CIQTEK Electron Microscopy Factory   Following the visit to CIQTEK Electron Microscopy Factory, the delegation traveled to CIQTEK's headquarters in Hefei, where both teams engaged in inspiring discussions on market promotion, customer engagement, and long-term strategies for expanding CIQTEK’s presence in Italy. The meetings involved Mr. Will Zhang, Head of the CIQTEK Electron Microscopy Business Group; Mr. Arvin Chen, Head of CIQTEK Overseas Business Group; and Mr. Yao, Head of the CIQTEK FIB PBU, fostering deeper alignment in technical support, service collaboration, and strategic planning.   Showing Media System Lab around the CIQTEK Exhibition Center   During the visit, CIQTEK CEO Dr. Yu He presented the "CIQTEK Distinguished Partner Award 2025" to Media System Lab, in recognition of their outstanding achievements, unwavering dedication, and exemplary performance. Over the past year, Media System Lab has played a key role in helping CIQTEK deliver nearly ten electron microscopes to Italian researchers and institutions, driving remarkable sales growth and significantly strengthening CIQTEK's brand presence and reputation in the local market.   CIQTEK Distinguished Partner Award 2025 Ceremony   The visit not only celebrated Media System Lab's exceptional contributions but also highlighted CIQTEK's global vision, commitment to excellence, and dedication to empowering partners worldwide. Together, CIQTEK and Media System Lab will continue to expand the reach of CIQTEK’s electron microscopy solutions, enabling more laboratories across Italy, Europe, and beyond to achieve breakthrough research and technological advancements. This collaboration underscores a shared pursuit of scientific progress, innovation, and long-term success in the field of electron microscopy and beyond.

The 2nd IESMAT Electron Microscopy Day was successfully held on November 6, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, bringing together dozens of microscopy experts, researchers, and professionals from Spain and Portugal. The event served as a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, exploring the latest microscopy technologies, and strengthening connections within the Iberian microscopy community. As CIQTEK’s official partner in Spain and Portugal, IESMAT provides localized support and professional service for CIQTEK electron microscopy solutions in the region. This year, the event was also recognized by the Portuguese Society of Microscopy, further expanding its reach and influence among the scientific and industrial communities.   During the meeting, IESMAT presented an in-depth introduction to CIQTEK’s electron microscope product portfolio, highlighting advanced features and application advantages of the CIQTEK SEM series. A live demonstration using the CIQTEK Tungsten Filament SEM3200 allowed attendees to experience its high-resolution imaging capabilities and intuitive operation firsthand. The hands-on session sparked active discussions, with many participants engaging directly with IESMAT experts for technical insights and practical guidance.   IESMAT Demonstrating the CIQTEK SEM3200   The event also featured a series of technical presentations and open discussions on microscopy applications across materials science, nanotechnology, and life sciences, reflecting the growing interest and demand for high-performance, user-friendly microscopy tools in the Iberian market.     Looking ahead, CIQTEK and IESMAT will continue to deepen their collaboration to provide cutting-edge electron microscopy technologies, comprehensive customer support, and training opportunities to researchers and laboratories in Spain and Portugal. Together, they aim to empower scientific discovery and innovation through accessible, high-quality instrumentation.

Researchers from Nanjing University of Science and Technology, led by Prof. Erjun Kan and Assoc. Prof. Yi Wan, together with Prof. Kaiyou Wang’s team at the Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has achieved a breakthrough in the study of two-dimensional (2D) ferromagnetic semiconductors. Using the CIQTEK Scanning NV Microscope (SNVM), the team successfully demonstrated room-temperature ferromagnetism in the semiconducting material MnS₂. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) under the title “Experimental Evidence of Room-Temperature Ferromagnetism in Semiconducting MnS₂.”   https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.5c10107   Pioneering Discovery in 2D Ferromagnetic Semiconductors The discovery of 2D ferromagnetic semiconductors has raised great expectations for advancing Moore’s Law and spintronics in memory and computation. However, most explored 2D ferromagnetic semiconductors exhibit Curie temperatures far below room temperature. Despite theoretical predictions of many potential room-temperature 2D ferromagnetic materials, the experimental synthesis of ordered and stable metastable structures remains a formidable challenge. In this study, the researchers developed a template-assisted chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method to synthesize layered MnS₂ microstructures within a ReS₂ template. High-resolution atomic characterizations revealed that the monolayer MnS₂ microstructure crystallized well in a distorted T-phase. The optical bandgap and temperature-dependent carrier mobility confirmed its semiconducting nature. By combining vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), electrical transport measurements, and micro-magnetic imaging using CIQTEK SNVM, the team provided solid experimental evidence of room-temperature ferromagnetism in MnS₂. Electrical transport measurements also revealed an anomalous Hall resistance component in the monolayer samples. Theoretical calculations further indicated that this ferromagnetism originates from short-range Mn–Mn interactions. This work not only confirms the intrinsic room-temperature ferromagnetism of layered MnS₂ but also proposes an innovative approach for the growth of metastable functional 2D materials.     Two Key Breakthroughs Intrinsic Room-Temperature Ferromagnetism in MnS₂ Monolayers:The study experimentally demonstrates intrinsic room-temperature ferromagnetism in semiconducting MnS₂, resolving the long-standing conflict between semiconductivity and magnetism. Template-Assisted CVD Strategy for Metastable Ferromagnetic Microstructures:The developed synthesis strategy enables scalable fabrication of metastable ferromagnetic microstructures. These advances establish MnS₂ as a model platform for 2D spintronics, offering a new pathway for engineering low-dimensional magnetic materials.   ChatGPT 说： Figure 1: Optical and Magnetic Measurements   Figure 2: Micro-Region Magnetic...

The 15th China Symposium on Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy was successfully held at Chongqing University from October 24 to 27, 2025. Nearly one hundred experts, scholars, industry representatives, and graduate students gathered to discuss cutting-edge topics in the EPR field, including new techniques and theories, biological spin labeling, and new energy applications.     Grand Launch: CIQTEK Q-Band EPR Spectrometers Make a Stunning Debut As a pioneer in paramagnetic resonance technology, CIQTEK officially unveiled its new Q-band EPR spectrometer series — the EPR-Q400 High-Frequency Pulse Spectrometer and the EPR-Q300 Continuous-Wave Spectrometer, marking another significant milestone in high-frequency EPR technology. Compared with traditional X-band EPR, high-frequency EPR offers: Higher spectral resolution Stronger orientation selectivity Enhanced sensitivity Making it a powerful tool for biomacromolecular structure studies, spin dynamics research, and materials science applications.   Dr. Richard Shi from CIQTEK Introduces the New Q-Band EPR Instruments at the Meeting   Flagship Model: EPR-Q400 High-Frequency Pulse Spectrometer The EPR-Q400, the flagship model of this release, supports both CW and pulsed EPR measurements, meeting a wide range of research demands. It enables variable-temperature experiments from 4 K to 300 K, providing flexible and precise experimental conditions. Notably, the Q-band spectrometer adopts the same software platform as CIQTEK X-band EPR systems, greatly reducing the learning curve and ensuring a seamless and user-friendly operation experience.   Dedicated CW Solution: EPR-Q300 Continuous-Wave Spectrometer For users focusing solely on continuous-wave EPR experiments, CIQTEK introduced the EPR-Q300, offering a targeted and efficient solution for diverse scientific applications.   Continuous Innovation in EPR Technology This product launch showcases CIQTEK’s robust R&D capabilities and in-depth technical expertise in EPR spectroscopy, thereby further enriching its EPR product portfolio. During the symposium, multiple experts recognized CIQTEK’s responsive and professional technical support, noting that the team not only helps resolve experimental challenges but also actively participates in collaborative research, contributing to high-level scientific achievements.   Upcoming Event: CIQTEK Paramagnetic Academy 2026 To further promote academic exchange and talent development in EPR technology, the CIQTEK Paramagnetic Academy Advanced EPR Workshop will be held from July 17 to 27, 2026, in conjunction with the CIQTEK EPR User Symposium.   These events will serve as an open platform for technical communication, experience sharing, and application discussions among EPR researchers and users.Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming event announcements.

A research team led by Prof. Haomin Wang from the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has achieved significant progress in studying the magnetism of zigzag graphene nanoribbons (zGNRs) using the CIQTEK Scanning NV Microscope (SNVM). Building on their previous research, the team fabricated oriented atomic grooves in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) by pre-etching with metal nanoparticles and synthesized chiral-controlled graphene nanoribbons within these grooves through a vapor-phase catalytic CVD method. The resulting ~9 nm-wide zGNRs embedded in the hBN lattice exhibited intrinsic magnetic properties, which were directly confirmed experimentally for the first time using SNVM combined with magnetic transport measurements. This groundbreaking work lays a solid foundation for developing graphene-based spintronic devices. The study, titled “Signatures of magnetism in zigzag graphene nanoribbons embedded in a hexagonal boron nitride lattice”, was published in the renowned journal Nature Materials.   https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-025-02317-4 Understanding Graphene Magnetism Graphene, as a unique two-dimensional material, exhibits p-orbital electron magnetism that differs fundamentally from the localized d/f orbital magnetism found in conventional materials. This distinction opens new directions for exploring carbon-based quantum magnetism. Zigzag graphene nanoribbons (zGNRs) are particularly promising for spintronic applications because of their predicted magnetic electronic states near the Fermi level. However, detecting zGNR magnetism through electrical transport measurements has remained highly challenging. The main difficulties include the limited length of bottom-up synthesized nanoribbons, which complicates device fabrication, and the chemically reactive edges that lead to instability or inhomogeneous doping. Furthermore, in narrow zGNRs, strong antiferromagnetic coupling between edge states makes it difficult to electrically detect magnetic signals. These challenges have hindered direct observation of intrinsic magnetism in zGNRs.   SNVM Reveals Magnetic Signals at Room Temperature Embedding zGNRs within an hBN lattice enhances edge stability and introduces built-in electric fields, providing an ideal environment for studying magnetism. Using CIQTEK’s room-temperature SNVM, the researchers directly visualized magnetic signals in zGNRs for the first time under ambient conditions.   Figure 1. Magnetic measurement of zGNRs embedded in a hexagonal boron nitride lattice using the Scanning NV Microscope   In electrical transport measurements, the ~9 nm-wide zGNR transistors demonstrated high conductivity and ballistic transport behavior. Under magnetic fields, the devices showed pronounced anisotropic magnetoresistance, with resistance changes up to 175 Ω and a magnetoresistance ratio of approximately 1.3% at 4 K, which persisted up to 350 K. Magnetic hys...

Cutting-edge research platform for micro/nanoscale material behavior studies The Center for Micro/Nanoscale Behavior of Materials at Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) has established a comprehensive in-situ materials performance research platform based on the CIQTEK SEM4000 Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM). By integrating multiple in-situ testing systems, the center has achieved remarkable progress in the application of in-situ SEM techniques and advanced materials science research.   Leading national research infrastructure The XJTU Center for Micro/Nanoscale Behavior of Materials focuses on the structure–property relationship of materials at the micro/nanoscale. Since its establishment, the center has published over 410 high-impact papers, including in Nature and Science, demonstrating outstanding scientific output. The center houses one of the most advanced in-situ materials performance research platforms in China, equipped with large-scale systems such as a Hitachi 300 kV environmental TEM with quantitative nanomechanical–thermal coupling capabilities and an environmental aberration-corrected TEM for atomic-scale in-situ studies of thermo-mechanical-gas interactions. Together, these instruments provide powerful technical support for frontier materials research.   Efficient and seamless experience with CIQTEK SEM In 2024, the center introduced the CIQTEK SEM4000 Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope.Dr. Fan Chuanwei, equipment manager at the center, remarked: “The resolution and stability of the CIQTEK SEM4000 perfectly meet our research demands. What impressed us most was the efficiency. It took less than four months from equipment installation to our first paper published using the system, and the entire process from procurement to operation and after-sales was highly efficient.”   Regarding customized services, Dr. Fan added: “For our in-situ SEM experiments, CIQTEK tailored a real-time video recording module and designed customized adapter stages for various in-situ setups. The rapid response and flexibility of the CIQTEK team fully demonstrate their professional expertise.”   Integrated in-situ testing capabilities The SEM4000 platform at XJTU has successfully integrated three core in-situ testing systems, forming a complete in-situ mechanical performance research capability. Bruker Hysitron PI 89 Nanomechanical Test System – Enables nanoindentation, tensile, fracture, fatigue, and mechanical property mapping. It has been extensively used in micro/nanoscale mechanical testing of semiconductor devices, leading to significant results in semiconductor materials research. KW In-situ Tensile Stage – Offers a loading range from 1 N to 5 kN and supports various grips, including standard compression/tension, compact tension, three-point bending, and fiber tensile testing. Combined with SEM imaging, it allows real-time correlation of mechanical data ...