Installation of the Hitachi SU5000 Scanning Electron Microscope at ArcelorMittal Global R&D Maizières Products
To support the development of next-generation steels and decarbonized solutions, ArcelorMittal Global R&D Maizières Products partnered with Milexia to install the Hitachi SU5000 scanning electron microscope.
ArcelorMittal Global R&D Maizières Products is a strategic research center dedicated to innovation in the steel and mining sectors. It plays a key role in the development of advanced metallurgical solutions and in implementing the group’s sustainability strategy. As part of this effort, the center partnered with Milexia for the installation of the Hitachi SU5000 hot-cathode scanning electron microscope, aimed at strengthening its materials analysis capabilities.
Requirement
ArcelorMittal Global R&D Maizières Products, a key research center within the world’s leading steel and mining company, plays a pivotal role in developing advanced steel solutions and supporting the group’s sustainability strategy. To further enhance its material analysis capabilities, the center partnered with Milexia for the installation of a state-of-the-art Hitachi SU5000 scanning electron microscope (SEM).
Solution
Milexia proposed and successfully installed the Hitachi SU5000, a field emission SEM equipped with a Schottky-type hot cathode. The system was chosen for its:
- High spatial resolution, enabling detailed imaging of fine microstructures
- Versatile analytical features, such as EDX integration for elemental analysis
- Ease of use, supporting both expert and routine users
- Stability and reliability in demanding operational contexts
Milexia also provided support throughout the installation process, ensuring seamless integration into the site’s existing infrastructure and workflows.
Result and conclusion
Following the installation, the R&D center experienced immediate benefits:
- Enhanced ability to characterize complex materials with greater accuracy
- Improved efficiency in quality control and failure analysis
- Accelerated development of innovative, low-carbon steel solutions
- Increased autonomy for researchers, thanks to the intuitive user interface of the SU5000
This upgrade has expanded the site’s capabilities for advanced microscopy and helped streamline both research and production-support activities.
The deployment of the Hitachi SU5000 at ArcelorMittal Global R&D Maizières Products represents a strategic investment in advanced materials characterization. By combining technological performance with operational simplicity, the new SEM strengthens the center’s ability to meet both current and future industrial challenges. This successful collaboration between ArcelorMittal and Milexia demonstrates the value of tailored, high-performance solutions in supporting innovation and sustainability in the steel industry.
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