BMI Surplus Inc. is excited to offer a 30-day giveaway of the Amray 1880 FE Scanning Electron Microscope, a premium instrument valued at $30,000—perfect for pushing the boundaries of your research. If you’re looking to elevate your university’s lab capabilities or your institution’s scientific endeavors, this is your chance to win an essential tool for high-precision research and analysis!
How to Enter
- Enter Online: Simply fill out the registration form above to submit your entry.
- 30-Day Entry Period: Entries will be accepted for 30 days, after which a random winner will be selected.
- Winner Announcement: The lucky winner will receive an email when selected and at this time they have 7 days to get a shipping plan in place with us!
Important Shipping Details
- Shipping Costs: The winner is responsible for arranging and covering all shipping costs from our facility to your institution.
- Logistics: This includes managing the logistics and selecting a shipping carrier. Please ensure you can fulfill these requirements, as failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize.
- Handling / Crate: We will NOT cover any of the crating costs, keep in mind this item is roughly 2-3,000 Lbs.
About the Amray 1880 FE Scanning Electron Microscope
Key features include:
- Wafer Fixtures: Includes special fixtures for both 8-inch and 4-inch wafers, as well as a multi-sample holder, allowing you to conduct multiple analyses simultaneously.
- Unpowered Condition: The microscope has not been powered on, so there may be an additional fixture in the load-lock that has yet to be inspected.
- Maintenance History: The instrument underwent a complete maintenance service by SEMTech in March 2004, and such maintenance is typically scheduled every 5–6 years, indicating that it may be due for another preventive maintenance cycle.
- Included Parts: A variety of spare parts and expendables are included, ensuring that the instrument is ready for use as soon as it is operational.
This Amray 1880 FE dates back to 1990 but remains a highly capable piece of equipment for research labs and institutions seeking precision electron microscopy.
- High-Resolution Imaging: Provides unparalleled clarity for observing structures at the nanometer scale.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for various scientific fields such as semiconductor analysis, geology, metallurgy, and more.
- Advanced Electron Optics: Engineered for precision in high-vacuum environments.
Estimated Value: $30,000-$45,000 in current condition
A Heartfelt Thank You from BMI Surplus Inc.
At BMI Surplus Inc., we’ve had the honor of working alongside some of the brightest minds in the world—universities, research labs, and scientific institutions that are shaping the future of innovation. For over 40 years, your commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and discovery has inspired us, and we want to express our deepest gratitude for the vital role you’ve played in advancing research and development across countless fields.
We also want to take a moment to extend our sincere thanks to the brave men and women of the U.S. military. Your service and dedication protect the freedoms we hold dear, and it is because of your sacrifices that we continue to thrive in a world where research, progress, and science can flourish.
As a token of our appreciation, BMI Surplus Inc. is proud to announce a special giveaway: we’re giving away an Amray 1880 FE Scanning Electron Microscope—valued at $30,000—to one lucky research lab, university, or scientific institution. This remarkable piece of equipment will be a valuable addition to any research facility, enabling cutting-edge discoveries that will continue to shape the future.
This is just a small way for us to give back to the community that has supported us for so many years. We hope that this gift will help fuel the next generation of breakthroughs, and we’re excited to see how it will benefit the incredible work you continue to do.
Thank you again for your unwavering commitment to research, innovation, and excellence. Your work truly makes the world a better place, and we are honored to support you.
Enter now for your chance to win this extraordinary piece of technology!
