Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) has established itself as an important tool in modern forensic science to allow rapid analysis of elements in various substances including paint particles, fibres (natural and synthetic), bullet fingerprints, gunshot residue, bank notes, documents etc.

The complete range of Camscan SEMs are ideally suited to the exacting tasks required in forensic applications
The advantage of SEM is the use of an electron beam to visualise the surface of specimens producing magnified images withincreased depth of field and elemental contrast. This in turn can be further analysed with energy dispersive spectroscopy.Camscan SEMs can also operate in variable pressure mode thus preventing damage to sensitive samples such as paper, paint, hair, bone, glass and textiles.
Since Camscan’s formation, over 38 years ago, it has been a pioneer committed to supplying Scanning Electron Microscopes to forensic science laboratories world-wide. By forming a close relationship with a number of eminent forensic scientists their requirements were identified and instruments designed for their specialised criminal investigations. These early associations continue today and Camscan and it’s SEMs remain the perfect partner for forensic scientists offering an ability to react quickly to develop new techniques or specialised needs.The Camscan forensic SEM offers the forensic scientist an unrivalled choice of techniques that considerably extend the range of evidence that can be investigated.Simultaneous operation of detector systems enhance these techniques.The ability to study samples without any preparation not only reduces the heavy workload of the forensic scientist but ensures that evidence can be left intact during investigation.
There are other SEMs available but none offers the same analytical capabilities or the robustness that many of the automatic routines require.