University of Wollongong Upgrade XPS Capabilities with New NEXSA Installation The Thermo Scientific NEXSA XPS installed at AIIM/UoW The surface science capabilities at the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials (AIIM) at the University of Wollongong (UoW) have recently been upgraded with the installation of a highly versatile Thermo Scientific NEXSA XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy) system. The flexible design of the new system allows for broader usage by researchers with additional analytical techniques. The NEXSA makes XPS a far more accessible technique by providing arguably the most user-friendly system available opening it up to a wider user base. What makes the system really stand out is its ability to easily integrate other complementary analytical techniques facilitating a more in-depth characterization of materials and surfaces. Compared to their old system, the NEXSA provides higher quality, more reliable data and will require far less maintenance.