EBSD OIM Academy 2025 (In-Person, Pleasanton)
Join the EBSD OIM Academy—an immersive 3-day in-person course with expert-led lectures and hands-on sessions in Pleasanton, CA. Learn pattern generation, indexing, and data analysis using OIM Analysis.
Raising the standard for EBSD
As a course attendee, you will learn the fundamentals of pattern generation, indexing, and data analysis using APEX and OIM Analysis to enhance your basic electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) studies
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Benefit from a deeply engaging hands-on learning experience with practical applications and instructor feedback in the Gatan Pleasanton, CA facility from October 22 - 24 2025
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Immerse yourself in discussions with fellow researchers to enhance performance and grow your collaborative network
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Gain the fundamental training necessary to thoroughly understand the EBSD technique
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Attain a professional certificate upon completion of the in-person course
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Exclusive access to the extensive EBSD video library until October 31, 2026
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EDAX OIM Academy Course Logistics (In-Person)
CourseThis three-day course that includes lectures and computer and microscope time, covering everything from the basics to advanced hands-on operation. This course covers the basics of pattern generation, indexing, and data analysis via OIM Analysis™.
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APEX EBSD Software Setup (Self-Paced)
CourseThis training will demonstrate how to create and set up projects and sample parameters for EBSD studies using APEX software.
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APEX EBSD Detector Setup (Self-Paced)
CourseThis training will cover the detector's functionality, how to interpret the camera panel in APEX, and optimize the detector settings for various applications.
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APEX Mapping (Self-Paced)
CourseThis training demonstrates the fundamental operation of APEX for EBSD mapping, covering basic mapping, fast mapping and batch scans, plus simultaneous saving of EDS data and EBSD patterns.
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APEX EBSD Pattern Indexing (Self-Paced)
CourseIn this training course, we will demonstrate EBSD pattern indexing, including loading crystal phases, Hough transform, and indexing.
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OIM Analysis v9 - Getting Started (Self-Paced)
CourseDebuts a modern UI, improved workflows, and more powerful QuickGen tools. Navigate seamlessly between basic and advanced pages for faster, smarter materials analysis. Upgrade your workflow with speed and precision.
Instructor(s)
Shawn Wallace
Applications Engineer
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Shawn Wallace joined EDAX in 2015 as an Applications Engineer specializing in EBSD. He has a strong background in all sorts of instrumentations including EBSD, electron microprobe, all sorts of mass spectrometry, and computed tomography. In his career, he has taught researchers of all levels, from post docs to undergrads, how to use instrumentation and he continues that here at EDAX.
Shawn earned his MS in Geology from the University of South Carolina. His research focused on method development for ICP-Mass spectrometry and geothermobarometry to help better understand planetary differentiation. After earning his degree, Shawn worked as a Scientific Assistant at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, where he helped study the origin of the Solar System using EBSD and other instruments, including 3D work with computed tomography. Shawn hopes to bring those 3D skills to the rapidly expanding 3D EBSD world.
When Shawn is not busy running samples, he can often be found in nature, either hiking or fishing or just staring at rocks.
Additional training
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