Tema Equipment
As a result of the investments made by TEMA over its 20 years of activity, the TEMA infrastructure offers a wide range of highly specialised and dedicated equipment. The multi‑technique XPS/UPS and AES surface‑analysis system highlights the uniqueness of the services available to the scientific community, being the only one in the country operating under vacuum conditions of 2×10⁻¹⁰ mbar.
TEMA’s infrastructure is equipped with a set of mechanical testing machines whose combined capabilities can be considered unique in Portugal. These range from high‑precision machines of 1×10⁻⁶ N—such as universal testing machines with a 100 N measurement range and equipment specialised for testing biological tissues obtained through in vitro cultures—to 1000 kN machines that allow the testing of high‑strength steel alloys.
This makes it possible, within a single open facility accessible to the community, to obtain mechanical testing results and measurements across multiple scales, from nano to macro.
Nikon Eclipse Optical Microscope
Microscope with the following features: bright field observation, dark field observation, differential interference contrast (DIC), digital image recording, and image measurement.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) – Hitachi TM4000Plus with Bruker EDS
The Hitachi TM4000Plus is a benchtop scanning electron microscope (SEM) designed for high-resolution observation of surface morphology.
Inverted Fluorescence Microscope – LEICA DMi8
Research-grade inverted optical microscope equipped with a high-sensitivity fluorescence system, ideal for observing biological samples, live cells, tissues, and materials with fluorescent markers.
Confocal Laser Microscope EVIDENT
High-resolution imaging system for 3D visualization of biological samples using laser scanning technology.
Rheometer | | Brookfield - LVDV-III U
Rotational laboratory rheometer for measuring viscosity and fluid behaviour under different deformation conditions, suitable for characterizing liquids, pastes, and non‑Newtonian materials in quality control or research settings.
Viscometer
System for precise measurement of the viscosity of liquids and suspensions, featuring temperature control and automatic calibration. Essential for rheological characterization in synthesis processes and the formulation of inks for 3D printing.
Densimeter | Rudolph Research Analytical - DDM 2910
Used to measure density.
Sistema Multitécnica SPECS XPS/AES
Para aplicações avançadas (vácuo ultraelevado) em análise de superfície e análise à escala nano de superfície
Difractómetro de raios X
Identificação de fases cristalinos de pós e amostras em bulk
Microtomógrafo de raios - X 3D - MicroCT
A microtomografia de raios-X (Micro-CT) consiste na aquisição de projeções de raios-X com diferentes ângulos de um objeto.
Digital X-ray component analysis
Performs radiographic imaging using digital technology.
TrinamiX NIR Spectroscopy
Compact near-infrared spectroscopy system for rapid material identification and analysis.
Rugosímetro
To be updated
Espectrómetro UV/VIS/NIR
To be updated
Analisador multigás de qualidade do ar interior
Utilizado para monitorização da qualidade do ar interior
Water Vapor Sorption Analyzer | DVS Adventure
Gravimetric analyzer that measures water sorption/desorption isotherms in materials, providing precise data on moisture content and vapor–sample interactions, essential for formulation development and for the characterization of polymers and other materials.
Monitor de Aerossóis
Utilizado para medir a massa e fração de partículas
Medidor de caudal de ar em sistemas de ventilação
Medição e verificação de caudais de ar em sistemas de ventilação
Analisador de microclimas
Permite analisar, medir e controlar o microclima nos locais de trabalho
Piranómetro
Utilizado para medir radiação solar numa superfície plana
Optical fiber Bragg grating measurement system
Optical fiber Bragg grating measurement equipment, featuring fast acquisition for dynamic measurements and supporting up to 4 sensors per fiber. Includes software with full data logging capabilities and automatic configuration for FiberSensing sensors.
Equipamento para Medição da Rigidez Dielétrica de Óleo Isolante
Utilizado para medir a resistência de um óleo isolante elétrico à passagem de uma corrente elétrica
Multidirectional Electromechanical Testing Equipment
This equipment allows fatigue testing on small parts. The maximum load is 1.2 kN and the maximum working fatigue frequency is 1.5 Hz.
Equipamento de simulação muscular
Este equipamento permite uma simulação de 10 músculos independentes e cargas até 400N