What does SEM Lab do?
SEM Lab provides focused remote technical review and a subscription library of failure-analysis knowledge. The emphasis is expert interpretation of technical evidence rather than open-ended lab-service execution.
FAQ
Common questions about SEM Lab
These answers clarify what SEM Lab does, what the review format includes, and when the member library is the better fit.
SEM Lab orientation
Focused remote review, a structured written review process, and a reusable technical library.
What is a Focused Technical Review?
It is a fixed-scope review of submitted evidence such as SEM images, EDS data, and case description. The output is a written interpretation of likely mechanism, uncertainty, and next steps.
Is this a full-service lab offering?
No. If the case requires sample prep, destructive analysis, or physical testing, outside labs may be the better fit. SEM Lab’s role is expert interpretation.
What kinds of cases are a good fit?
Cases are a good fit when useful evidence already exists and the main need is expert interpretation of what that evidence most likely means.
Are follow-up questions included?
Not by default. Additional questions or expanded scope are handled as separate paid work so the engagement stays clear and manageable.
Is phone support available?
The standard workflow is a structured written review process. That structure improves clarity, scope control, and technical accuracy.
What is in the Member Library?
The library includes premium reports, technical notes, failure-mode database entries, and SEM reference material designed for engineers and investigators.
How do I know whether my case fits 1 hour or 2 hours?
Simpler, tightly scoped interpretation requests usually fit a 1-hour review ($250). Broader or more ambiguous evidence sets usually fit a 2-hour review ($500). The intake process helps confirm fit.
Still deciding?
Choose the path that matches the problem.
Use consulting when you need case-specific interpretation. Use the member library when you want reusable technical reference material for recurring questions.