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Nanosurf FlexAFM

Nanosurf FlexAFM

Nanosurf FlexAFM

Product catalog summary
Overview
The FlexAFM is a versatile atomic force microscope designed for a wide range of research applications. It is known for its reliability, configurability, and affordability, making it suitable for both basic and advanced research needs. The system can be adapted for use in gloveboxes or integrated with optical microscopes for biological studies.
Key Features
  • Reliability and Robustness: Utilizes a flexure-based scanner for flat and linear scanning.
  • Versatility: Accommodates various sample sizes and weights with tip-scanning technology.
  • Configurability: Supports electrical modes, spectroscopy, motorization, and integration with inverted optical microscopes.
  • Future-Proof Design: Compatible with DriveAFM accessories for easy upgrades.
  • User-Friendly: Lightweight and robust design for ease of handling.
Individual Configuration
The FlexAFM offers a wide range of accessories and add-ons, including sample holders and stages, to tailor the system for specific research needs, such as biological research or materials science.
Applications
  • Electrical Modes: Includes scanning microwave microscopy, sample heating/cooling, and electrochemistry.
  • Live Cell Research: Features like live cell incubators and FluidFM for single-cell biology and nanoscience.
  • Force Spectroscopy: Capable of recording force curves with internal or external piezo, and includes voltage spectroscopy.
Budget Effectiveness
The FlexAFM is designed to maximize research capabilities within budget constraints, with support from a technical sales team for optimal configuration.
Upgrade Path
The system allows for phased upgrades to DriveAFM, maintaining compatibility with existing accessories and enhancing performance cost-effectively.
Data and Examples
  • Quality control of CVD-grown graphene flakes and topography of various materials.
  • Force mapping and spectroscopy on living cells and other samples.
Additional Features
  • Environmental control, advanced optics, and motorized stages.
  • Advanced spectroscopy and lithography modes.
  • Automation and scripting interfaces for enhanced functionality.
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Catalog excerpts

Nanosurf FlexAFM-2

The FlexAFM has been the instrument of choice for hundreds of researchers in need of a reliable and versatile atomic force microscope system. Built with ease of use and configurability in mind, the capabilities of the FlexAFM cover most research needs: Configure your FlexAFM for 2D materials research in a glovebox, or integrate it with your inverted optical microscope for biological applications - no matter what your research goals are, the Nanosurf FlexAFM provides you with an affordable mid-range instrument that you can expand and upgrade as your requirements evolve. • Reliable and robust:...

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Nanosurf FlexAFM-3

Graphene Cutting Topography of SrTiO3 in dynamic mode. Scan size: 1 x 1 µm². Quality control of CVD-grown graphene flakes on post-oxidized copper measured by friction (data courtesy: Newtec engineering A/S). Scan size: 10 x 10 µm² Cutting graphene by AFM lithography. Sample courtesy: Kim group, Harvard University, USA. MFM and topography on artificial spin ice (data courtesy: Prof. S. Ferreira). Scan size: 4 x 4 µm². Topography (left) and KPFM signal (right) of CVD grown MoS2 crystals. Scan size: 42 x 42 μm²; Zrange: 9 nm; KPFM range: 1.45 V. . Amplitude (left) and phase (right) of dS/dV (dC/...

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Nanosurf FlexAFM-4

Sample Heating Advanced Spectroscopy Scanning Thermal Microscopy Motorized Translation Stage Environmental Control Scripting Interface Acoustic Enclosure Relative Humidity Variable Magnetic Field Inverted Microscope Stage Advanced Lithography Motorized Inverted Microscope Stage Contour Following Mode Petri Dish Petri Dish Heating Digital Inverted Microscope Coverslip Holder Advanced Optics KPFM Mode Spotting Nanolithography SICM Single Cell Injection Single Bacteria Adhesion Single Cell Extraction Single Cell Isolation Single Cell Adhesion Colloidal Spectroscopy [email protected] www.nanosurf.com...

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