Carl Zeiss launches Sigma VP, which adds variable pressure technology to the range of Sigma field emission scanning electron microscopes (FE-SEM). Featuring the Gemini column, the Sigma VP provides a comprehensive analytical solution for a constantly growing diversity of applications. The chamber includes the provision for all WDS variants as well as a geometry suitable for coplanar EDS and EBSD analysis. System control by means of SmartSEM, the Carl Zeiss software package known for its intuitive interface, and the GEMINI column with user-friendly operation allow for excellent imaging by novices and experts alike.