China's CIQTEK to commercialize 0.1nm electron microscope, challenging US-Japan dominance

China's Hefei-based CIQTEK is set to commercialize a 200kV transmission electron microscope with 0.1nm information resolution, matching leading US and Japanese models. This marks a shift in China's advanced microscopy industry from research to commercial competitiveness, potentially disrupting a market long dominated by US and Japanese firms. The development signals China's growing capability in high-end scientific instruments, with implications for technology supply chains and research independence.