TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2026--
JEOL Ltd. (President & CEO: Izumi Oi) has developed the “LazEdge”, an SEM system equipped with a laser processing system, and begins sales on May 25, 2026.
Cross-section preparation instruments such as the focused ion beam system (FIB system), are widely used in science and technology fields across research institutes, universities, and industries. In recent years, demand is increasing for a system that can process large-areas at a high speed, while achieving high-quality of the processed surface. “LazEdge” is an instrument integrating JEOL’s SEM with the laser technology proprietary of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., and enables laser processing inside the specimen chamber of the electron microscope.
This system enables high-quality cross-section specimens produced through high-speed, large-area processing to be transferred seamlessly to subsequent analyses, such as SEM observation, elemental analysis, and crystal orientation analysis, without exposure to the external environment. As a result, it meets a wide range of analytical needs, including metal specimen analysis, battery analysis requiring air-isolation, and semiconductor failure analysis requiring high-speed cross-sectioning.
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[Sales target] 10 units/year
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JEOL Ltd.
3-1-2, Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, 196-8558, Japan
Izumi Oi, President & CEO
(Stock code: 6951, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market)
www.jeol.com
LazEdge Laser SEM system
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tennis Australia has hired Andrew Abdo from the National Rugby League to replace Craig Tiley as chief executive officer.
The Australian governing bodies of both sports confirmed the move in statements on Monday.
Tiley announced in February he was quitting his roles as Australian Open tournament director and Tennis Australia CEO to join the U.S. Tennis Association, which runs the U.S. Open.
Tiley, who is from South Africa, became the Australian Open’s tournament director in 2006 and oversaw its expansion to a 15-day event, breaking attendance and revenue records. He became the CEO of Tennis Australia in 2013.
Abdo, who is also from South Africa, has been working with Australia's NRL since 2013, initially as chief commercial officer and, since 2020, as CEO. He played a pivotal role in the league navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its expansion and development.
“Tennis Australia has a unique role in Australian sport. The Australian Open is already one of the leading sporting events in the world,” Abdo said in a statement. “The opportunity is to keep evolving it – as a global event, as a fan experience, and as a platform that brings more people into the sport.”
Tennis Australia said a global recruitment search attracted more than 150 candidates and Abdo stood out for his record of leadership in a high-profile national league.
"Tennis is one of the nation’s most popular sports, and participation is growing,” Tiley said in a statement. “We have a great group of players performing at the highest level and a world-class team developing the next generation of talented players and coaches.”
The Australian Open is the first of the four tennis Grand Slam tournaments on the calendar each year, followed by the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis
National Rugby League CEO Andrew Abdo speaks about his resignation in Sydney, Australia, Monday, May 25, 2026. (Robbie Stephenson/AAP Image via AP)
