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CANCELLED
Centar Frontier Training Course
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| Delayering, LM image |
Gatan Inc.
Pleasanton, California
April 29-30 or May 1-2, 2008
Course Fee: $1,275.00 US Dollars; or $1,700.00 US when taken with the SEM and/or TEM Specimen Preparation Schools.
Overview
This course is designed to train new users on how to operate the Centar Frontier, an automated, computer controlled specimen preparation instrument for delayering and site specific SEM and TEM preparation. This 2-day course will provide users with practical education and hands-on training on advanced specimen preparation techniques for challenging applications. Users will learn step-by-step procedures for various applications that will take them from sample to final result.
Topics
- Pre-preparation steps to prepare and mount a sample
- 3D alignment procedures
- Alternatives in target selection and how to overcome light microscopy limitations
- Process/recipe principle, development and adjustments
- On-line, integrated process monitoring mechanism
- Unique bevel and double bevel polishing techniques
- Site specific cross-section for SEM analysis
- TEM sample preparation for PIPS or FIB
- Hands-free delayering process
Format
This 2-day course includes a product overview, presentations on operating procedures and techniques, and extensive hands-on demonstrations. When registering online for the 2-day course, please select either the April 29-30 dates or the May 1-2 dates. These are the same course.
An optical microscope, FEI Quanta 600F, and Hitachi S 3400N will be available to view and analyze prepared samples. Each student will receive a course binder with the presentations, salient references, and product information.
Registration
To register on-line, click here.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE: YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND CONFIRMED PURCHASE ORDER OR PAYMENT FOR THE TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE MUST BE RECEIVED 30 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. IMPORTANT: If you do not receive confirmation from us within 48 hours of submitting your form, please contact John Hyun at: jhyun @gatan.com or 1.925.224.7340.
Gatan reserves the right to cancel any Gatan school due to low enrollment or for any other reason, at any time.
Payment
To arrange payment of the registration fee for each school, please contact your local Gatan Sales office to complete your registration. For a listing of local offices, click here.
A completed school registration form and confirmed payment are required to secure your place in the school. The school registration fee includes all educational materials, daily breakfast and lunch at the Gatan Research and Development Facility, a certificate of completion, and a celebration dinner. Travel, accommodations, and other meals are not included.
Location/Airports
Gatan is located in Pleasanton, California, a beautiful suburb approximately 40 miles east of San Francisco. The address is:
Gatan, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
5794 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
USA
Tel: 1.925.463.0200
Fax: 1.925.463.0204
Website: www.gatan.com
The closest airports are Oakland International, San Jose International and San Francisco International.
Accommodations
Course participants are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements. Gatan recommends the Larkspur Landing Hotel, which is approximately 1.3 miles from Gatan. Gatan school participants receive a preferred rate of $106 USD/night (Studio Suite) and free 5 mile shuttle service. We recommend making reservations at least 30 days before the first day of the school. Please mention that you are a “Gatan visitor” when you make your reservations.
To reserve your room at the Larkspur Landing on-line, click here.
Larkspur Landing
5535 Johnson Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Tel. (925) 463-1212
Rental Cars
The following companies have offices at all airports:
Avis (800) 331-1212
Budget (800) 527-0700
Dollar (800) 421-6878
Hertz (800) 654-3131
National (800) 227-7368
East Bay Shuttle Service - door-to-door airport service (800) 675-3278
Taking Public Transportation to Gatan?
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) offers regular service from San Francisco International Airport and other main Bay Area locations to Pleasanton. For complete information, visit www.bart.gov
VISA Requirements
If you are traveling to the Gatan Training School from a foreign country, please contact your local Department of Immigration to acquire all necessary information and documents regarding travel and education/study VISA policies. If required, we can provide Immigration with documentation of your participation in the Gatan Training School during your visit to the United States.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding Gatan Training Schools, please contact:
John Hyun
Marketing Communications Manager
Gatan, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
5794 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
USA
Tel: 1.925.224.7340
Fax: 1.925.463.0204
E-mail: jhyun @gatan.com
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