Explore Geological Samples with High-Resolution Structural Insight
Explore geological materials with imaging workflows built for mineral mapping, porosity analysis, and fossil reconstruction. Tescan systems support everything from petrology and paleontology to renewable energy research. This gives you the structural and compositional insight needed to guide exploration, processing, and storage strategies.
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Characterize porosity, permeability, and microstructure to support reservoir evaluation
For the oil and gas sector, Tescan provides integrated solutions for understanding reservoir quality and optimizing extraction strategies. Tescan TIMA delivers automated mineralogical analysis to identify mineral composition, quantify porosity, and assess grain associations in both conventional and unconventional reservoir rocks. Tescan micro-CT systems complement this with non-destructive, multi-scale 3D and time resolved (4D) imaging of core samples—capturing pore networks, fractures, and flow pathways in situ. Together, these tools provide the structural and compositional insight needed for accurate reservoir characterization, enhanced recovery planning, and efficient resource management.

Optimize extraction efficiency through detailed particle analysis and process monitoring
Efficient mineral processing depends on knowing exactly how minerals are liberated, associated, and distributed in the ore. Tescan TIMA provides automated, particle-by-particle mineralogical analysis to quantify grain size, liberation, and mineral associations directly relevant to process performance. By rapidly identifying minerals species and their phases, TIMA helps optimize mineral separation, and recovery strategies. Its high-throughput workflows, multi-EDS detection, and large mineral database deliver actionable data for improving mineral processing efficiency.

Reconstruct fossil structures in 3D while preserving fine morphological detail
In paleontology, uncovering the full story of fossils requires both structural and compositional insight. Tescan SEM reveals surface morphology of micro- and macrofossils with sub-nanometer detail and large depth of focus, capturing features essential for identification and preservation studies. Tescan micro-CT enables non-destructive, multi-scale 3D imaging of fossils in situ, preserving fragile specimens while revealing internal structures and volumetric relationships.

Assess rock suitability for secure storage using high-resolution pore network imaging
Safe and efficient geological storage of CO₂ and hydrogen depends on understanding reservoir rock properties, seal integrity, and fluid–rock interactions over time. Tescan TIMA provides automated mineralogical characterization of reservoir and caprock samples—identifying reactive mineral phases, quantifying porosity-related mineral associations, and mapping potential pathways for geochemical alteration. TESCAN micro-CT enables non-destructive, multi-scale 3D imaging of core and plug samples, capturing pore networks.

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TESCAN TIMA for Mineral Processing
Automated mineralogy platform for mineral processing optimization and metallurgical control.TESCAN TIMA delivers particle-by-particle characterization of mineral composition, texture, and liberation in ores and concentrates. Its four integrated EDS detectors and spectral summing enable fast, high-resolution phase identification, even for trace phases and chemically similar minerals—ideal for geometallurgy, process control, and recovery analysis.
- Enables unattended large-batch processing with automated acquisition and offline analysis—maximizing lab uptime and reducing operator load.
- Quantifies liberation and textural features with high mineralogical accuracy, improving decision-making across grinding, flotation, and leaching workflows.
- Supports high-throughput routine and project-based analysis with trace-level phase sensitivity and robust classification tools.

TESCAN TIMA for Earth Sciences
Automated petrography and microanalysis system for thin-section characterization in geology and geochemistry.TESCAN TIMA integrates BSE, EDS, and cathodoluminescence imaging to map mineralogy, texture, and chemical composition in rock and sediment samples. Its high spatial resolution and automated spectral interpretation make it ideal for applications such as provenance studies, metamorphic petrology, and mineral exploration.
- Automates mineral identification and quantification using predefined classification rules and integrated mineral databases—no expert required.
- Enables high-resolution phase mapping and CL-EDS correlation for accurate geochronology, thermobarometry, and alteration studies.
- Reduces SEM occupancy through offline data processing and batch automation, freeing time for other analyses.
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