Hirox Digital Light Microscope

2-D & 3-D Video and Still Sample Imaging with Large Depth of Field
Hirox Digital Light Microscope

About

Location: Jesser Hall room 139

Hirox RH-8800 Light Microscope provides nondestructive digital imaging, videography, and measurement of material surfaces of all kinds. Stage tilt (45 degrees) for inspection of surface roughness, 360 degrees of rotation for optimal understanding of object shape and 3-D modeling. Time-lapse Videography available. Magnification to 5000x.

Hirox Microscope Technique Summary:

  • Non-destructive Imaging of Machine Parts, Particle Counting, Geologic Samples, Metals & Alloys, Electronics, Biologic Organisms, Sample Visual Inspection, etc.
  • Non-destructive Videography of Machine Parts, Particle Counting, Biologic Organisms, Electronics, Sample Visual Inspection, etc.
  • Surface Roughness Measurement and Modeling
  • Time-Lapse Videography
  • Feature Volume, Area, and Height Measurement
  • 2-D and 3-D Imaging of Solids, Loose or Pressed Powders
  • No Special Sample Preparation Required

Hirox Features:

  • Magnification Range: 1-5000x (optical)
  • Auto Calibration 2D & 3D Measurement
  • High Intensity LED Lighting
  • Diffuse Lighting Available for Optimal Sample Imaging
  • Polarized Lighting Available for Optimal Sample Imaging
  • Analysis 2D & 3D
  • Image Tiling Dynamic Image Focus for Rough Surfaces
  • Still Image and Video Recording
  • 3D Rotation during Live Imaging
  • Large Depth of Field
  • Integrated Illumination System
  • 2.11 Million Pixels CCD Image Sensor
  • Camera Rate: 15f/s
  • Image Frame Rate: 30f/s

Training Videos for Hirox:

Training videos (.mp4 format) are available for the Hirox RH-8800 and should be reviewed prior to instrument training. The standard NMCF password is required to access videos.

Rates

UVA RATES:

Hirox Microscope Instrument Usage: $17/hr

Hirox Microscope Operator Costs:  $60/hr

EDUCATIONAL, GOVERNMENT & NON-PROFIT INSTITUTION RATES:

Hirox Microscope Instrument Usage: $25/hr

Hirox Microscope Operator Costs:  $70/hr

INDUSTRIAL PARTNER RATES:

Hirox Microscope Instrument Usage: $60/hr

Hirox Microscope Operator Costs:  $125/hr

Contact Us

Joe Thompson

Laboratory Specialist, Materials Science & Engineering and VDOT NMCF Principal Scientist for Raman, AFM, SEM/Optical Microscopy, & Metallurgy

Joe Thompson joined the NMCF as a Laboratory Specialist, also providing analysis for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). He specializes in Raman Spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, and Optical and Electron Microscopies. 
Email jat3yp@virginia.edu
Phone (434) 982-3953

Richard White

Laboratory Manager, Materials Science & Engineering NMCF Facility Manager NMCF Principal Scientist for SEM, TEM, Optical, Metallography

Richard White is the NMCF Laboratory Manager and Electron Microscopy & Metallurgy Specialist. He specializes in Scanning Electron Microscopy imaging and compositional analysis; Optical Microscopy; Hardness Measurements; and Metallurgical Techniques for SEM and TEM. 
Email rrw3q@virginia.edu
Phone (434) 982-5657