The IntelliSEM represents a significant advancement in the automated identification and analysis of particles, such as inclusions and environmental particulate.The IntelliSEM characterizes large populations of particles accurately, automatically, and rapidly. The IntelliSEM software suite applies high-performance instrument-control and data analysis algorithms to scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) systems, and provides a rich set of tools for data visualization, mining, and management.