FEI Company (a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific)

AI Integrated SEM Imaging Analysis Workflow Development for Battery Manufacturing

This project addressed battery manufacturing characterization challenges by evaluating scanning electron microscope imaging and associated software features for automated SEM data collection and image analysis. The work focused on battery-relevant samples such as current collectors, cathodes, and anodes, with attention to imaging parameters including accelerating voltage, beam current, and field of view, as well as automation capabilities such as stage navigation, multiple regions of interest, and automatic acquisition. The evaluation aimed to provide validation and feedback on SEM workflows and AI-enabled tools, including Autoscript and ChemiSEM, for use cases related to throughput, defect detection, and microstructure analysis in smart battery manufacturing.