Sales of scientific instruments and measurement technology: microscopy, plasma cleaning, holotomography, cryogenic technology and analytical instruments.
Schaefer Scientific
Langen (Hesse)New on Amplifa
About Schaefer Scientific
Schaefer Scientific (formerly Schaefer-Tec Group) is a sales partner for high-performance scientific instruments and precision measurement technology, based in Langen (Hesse), in operation since 1963. The portfolio includes electron and scanning probe microscopy (desktop SEM and FEG-SEM from Thermo Fisher Scientific, AFM solutions from nano analytik), label-free 3D holotomography from Tomocube, plasma cleaning technology for electron microscopy from ibss Group, cryogenic systems such as cryostats and probe stations from ARS Cryo, and measurement technology for analysis and control (XRF from Bruker, optical gas spectrometer from Bosch, fuel and chemical analyzers from Grabner/AMETEK). In addition, the company offers sample preparation for SEM/TEM, personal consulting as well as workshops and webinars. Customers are research, development and industry, especially in the life sciences and materials science. The company is present in five European countries and communicates in German and English.
- Site
- Langen
- Processes
- Plasma Cleaning / Plasmareinigung (GV10x Downstream Asher, UHV DS Asher, Mobile Cubic Asher MCA,, Plasma cleaning (GV10x DS Asher, 5–100 watts, 2 to <0.005 Torr), Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM/AFM) / Active Cantilever Technology (AFM Kit, Kronos AFM, AFM in SEM), Scanning Probe Lithography, Profilometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) incl. FEG-SEM Phenom Pharos G2 with STEM detector at 15 kV, Holotomographic imaging (3D live cell imaging, Tomocube HT-X1/HT2, 3D 2 images/s, 2D >150, Cryogenic technology: cryostats 4 K to 800 K (closed cycle, helium flow, vapor cryostats, probe
- Materials
- Silicon (cantilever tip material), Diamond (cantilever tip material), Helium (cryogenic technology), Liquid nitrogen, Stainless steel (S/S cart for MCA), Holotomography (Tomocube HT-X1/HT-X1 PLUS/HT2), Plasma cleaning (ibss GV10x DS Asher), UHV plasma source (GV10x UHV DS Asher)
- Founded
- 1963
- Industries
- Research, Development, Industry, Life Sciences, Materials Science, Materials Science
- 01
Manufacturer representation and product selection
- 02
Personal consulting and application consulting
- 03
Sales and installation of the instruments
- 04
Workshops, webinars and support
Product Groups and Processes
Holotomography (Tomocube HT-X1/HT-X1 PLUS/HT2)
Label-free 3D live cell imaging with quantitative measurement of cell morphology, volume and refractive index.
Plasma cleaning (ibss GV10x DS Asher)
Removes carbon contamination in SEM and vacuum systems at 5–100 watts and 2 to <0.005 Torr.
UHV plasma source (GV10x UHV DS Asher)
In-situ plasma cleaning on UHV chambers without vacuum break, e.g. for synchrotron optics.
Mobile Cubic Asher / Chiaro
Mobile plasma cleaning station for cleaning, hydrophilizing and storing SEM/TEM samples and holders.
Active Cantilever AFM (nano analytik)
Scanning probe microscopy with silicon or diamond tips; AFM Kit, Kronos AFM and AFM-in-SEM add-on for sub-nm resolution.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (Phenom XL G3, Pharos G2)
Desktop SEM and FEG-SEM incl. STEM detector at 15 kV for imaging and analysis.
Cryogenic technology (ARS Cryo)
Closed-cycle, helium-flow and vapor cryostats from 4 K to 800 K as well as cryogenic probe stations down to 10 K.
X-ray fluorescence (Bruker)
Portable elemental analysis for measurement and control in the field and laboratory.
Optical gas spectrometer (Bosch BOGS)
Gas analysis for process and environmental measurement.
Fuel and chemical analyzer (Grabner/AMETEK)
Portable analysis of fuels and chemicals.
Locations
Langen (Hesse)
DELocation for sales, consulting and events
- Materials
- Microscopy, plasma cleaning, cryogenic technology, measurement technology
- Phenom XL G3 desktop SEM
- Phenom Pharos G2 FEG-SEM
- Tomocube HT-X1/HT2 holotomography
- GV10x DS Asher plasma cleaner
- Kronos AFM
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Cleaning / Plasmareinigung (GV10x Downstream Asher, UHV DS Asher, Mobile Cubic Asher MCA,Surface | – | – | – | – | Carbon contamination (surface/chamber cleaning) |
| Plasma cleaning (GV10x DS Asher, 5–100 watts, 2 to <0.005 Torr)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM/AFM) / Active Cantilever Technology (AFM Kit, Kronos AFM, AFM in SEM)Testing | sub-nm resolution · Surface roughness measurement (surface | – | – | – | Silicon, Diamond (tip materials) |
| Scanning Probe LithographyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| ProfilometryTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) incl. FEG-SEM Phenom Pharos G2 with STEM detector at 15 kVTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Holotomographic imaging (3D live cell imaging, Tomocube HT-X1/HT2, 3D 2 images/s, 2D >150Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cryogenic technology: cryostats 4 K to 800 K (closed cycle, helium flow, vapor cryostats, probeTesting | – | – | – | – | Helium, Nitrogen (liquid) |
| Measurement and control / measurement technology (XRF, optical gas spectrometer BOGS,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sample preparation for SEM/TEMTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
16 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GV10x DS Asher (downstream plasma cleaner) | ibss Group Inc. GV10x DS Asher | – | 5–100 watts, 2 to <0.005 Torr | – | – |
| GV10x UHV DS Asher (UHV plasma source) | ibss Group Inc. GV10x UHV DS Asher | – | UHV-compatible, in-situ | – | – |
| Mobile Cubic Asher (MCA, mobile plasma cleaning station) | ibss Group Inc. MCA | – | – | – | – |
| Plasma Cleaner Chiaro | ibss Group Inc. Chiaro | – | – | – | – |
| AFM (scanning probe microscope, active cantilever) | nano analytik GmbH AFM Kit | – | – | – | – |
| Kronos AFM (stand-alone scanning probe microscope) | nano analytik GmbH Kronos AFM | – | – | – | – |
| AFM-in-SEM add-on (correlative nanofabrication) | nano analytik GmbH AFMinSEM | – | – | – | – |
| Desktop SEM | Thermo Fisher Scientific Phenom XL G3 | – | – | – | – |
| FEG-SEM with STEM detector | Thermo Fisher Scientific Phenom Pharos G2 | – | STEM detector at 15 kV | – | – |
| Holotomography microscope | Tomocube HT-X1 / HT-X1 PLUS / HT2 | – | – | – | – |
| Closed cycle cryostat (4–800 K) | ARS Cryo (Advanced Research Systems) | – | Temperature range 4 K to 800 K | – | – |
| Motorized probe station (cryogenic probe station down to 10 K, superconducting magnet optional) | ARS Cryo DS-PS-CC-SCM | – | down to 10 K | – | – |
| Portable XRF device (X-ray fluorescence) | Bruker | – | – | – | – |
| Optical gas spectrometer (BOGS) | Bosch BOGS | – | – | – | – |
| Portable fuel and chemical analyzer | Grabner Instruments/AMETEK | – | – | – | – |
| Modular SPM electronics and control system | RHK Technology | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Our History
- 1963
Founded; over 60 years as a partner for scientific instruments and measurement technology, formerly Schaefer-Tec Group.
- 2019
Introduction of the label-free 3D holotomography technology for live cell imaging (Tomocube).
- 2023
Workshops and participation in symposia on advanced imaging technologies in life science research (among others EMBO|EMBL Symposia Heidelberg).
- 2025
Market launch of the new Thermo Scientific Phenom XL G3 desktop SEM and renaming to the Schaefer Scientific brand.