# 7 Myths About Modern TEM

> Covalent expert team of S/TEM analysts assembled this eBrief to debunk 7 of the most common misunderstandings about modern S/TEM capabilities and applications. They break down some of the origins of these myths and explain why modern-day S/TEM characterization is growing in popularity and solving metrology challenges in new areas of research and engineering. S/TEM […]

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Updated: 2026-01-09T11:33:13+00:00

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# 7 Myths About Modern TEM

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May 02, 2021

Covalent expert team of S/TEM analysts assembled [this eBrief](/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Covalent-Metrology_7-Myths-of-Modern-TEM.pdf) to debunk 7 of the most common misunderstandings about modern S/TEM capabilities and applications. They break down some of the origins of these myths and explain why modern-day S/TEM characterization is growing in popularity and solving [metrology challenges in new areas of research](https://covalent.com/news/covalent-announces-analytical-services-partnership-with-toray-research-center-inc/) and engineering.

S/TEM techniques and the powerful insights they unlock have never been so approachable and affordable! Make sure you avoid [these 7 Myths](/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/covalent-7-myths-of-modern-tem.pdf) and set yourself up for success if S/TEM analysis could accelerate your next engineering project.

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**Read the Blog:**[https://covalent.com/blog/covalent-busts-7-common-myths-about-modern-tem/](https://covalent.com/blog/covalent-busts-7-common-myths-about-modern-tem/)[Covalent Busts 7 Common Myths about Modern TEM](https://covalent.com/blog/covalent-busts-7-common-myths-about-modern-tem/)

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