Called SenseAI, the technology has been added to one of the centre’s advanced, atomic-scale electron microscopes, marking a significant upgrade in how microscopic images can be captured and analysed. The new software allows researchers to watch changes in materials as they happen, rather than analysing images after an experiment is complete. This capability, known as live imaging, means researchers can observe structures at extremely small scales while experiments are underway, providing faster feedback and more detailed insights than previously possible. The system has been installed on CMM’s Hitachi HF5000 microscope to enable live 4D STEM and 2D STEM experiments.
CMM’s advanced infrastructure and expertise play a key role in Australian researchers. By adding SenseAI, the centre is strengthening its ability to support cutting‑edge research across a wide range of fields, from materials science to nanotechnology, while continuing its role as a national hub for advanced microscopy and training.
March 3, 2026
