Developments In Afm Technology Taking Giants Steps Ahead

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Since the world of science saw the release of the first atomic force microscope roughly three decades ago, a lot has changed in this field. Not only is the science behind this technology constantly improving, but the range of applications it can be used for also consistently expands. When it comes to the development and enhancement of the specific technology on a global scale, the name Park Systems is a widely recognized role player in the field.

Today the spotlight falls onto ambient-temperature AFM’s as these bring about a whole new range of AFM applications. As these devices are compact, user-friendly, and portable, they are now the preferred choice of microscopes to measure and capture images of materials and cells on a nanoscale.

What other AFM applications can you expect from these devices? The team at Park Systems is very excited about the new possibilities that their clients across the globe can enjoy from these advanced devices. Things that scientists had to guess in the past, they can now observe and measure with the accuracy of a fraction of a nanometre.

Where does this new feature come in ...
... handy? This device allows for accuracy in measuring and manipulation in several fields. These are fields such as data storage, defining surface characterizations, and even in the field of lithography.

An AFM scan can provide researchers with a clear image of the topography of a surface to determine the material properties. As the image that researchers can obtain with the aid of an AFM is three-dimensional whereas any other microscopic image is two-dimensional, these images provide much clearer images.

While the capabilities of these devices have only improved over the years, another change that is great to its benefit is the fact that AFMs are now available in a portable version. These versions are easy to move around between locations and making it the preferred solution for many scientists working in the field. To set it up is quick and only requires a proper benchtop surface. Therefore, it is not only scientists who reap all the benefits but also lecturers and their students across the globe who now have access to the advanced solution.

While various changes have been made to the latest release in this field, none of its vital features had to fall away. It is still fully operational in both electrical and mechanical SPM modes. It provides absolute accuracy and as it is a plug-and-play solution it can’t be any easier to set up.

However, it is important to keep in mind that any vibration in the environment does have an impact on the accuracy of the device. Thus, it is vital to isolate your environment where you are setting up the device from any vibration. Yet, the Park Systems team emphasizes the fact that you can never underestimate the importance of having a sturdy bench in place for where ever you need to set up the device.

However, the team states that with all the benefits the new and advanced solution brings, this is truly a minor concern as these developments opened an entirely new world to researchers both in the form of additional applications but also in their range of capabilities of surfaces that they now can explore.

To prevent any unwanted vibration from impacting the images the device delivers, designers removed any motors, pumps, or any other electronic device that could cause the AFM to vibrate and impact the accuracy of your images. This might be one small step in the development of highly sophisticated equipment, but it is a giant leap forward for researchers and scientists whose success relies on the successful application of these devices.

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