Materials science

Atomic force microscopes

for materials science

CoreAFM — The essence of atomic force microscopy

The fusion of a modern flexure-guided scanner, XYZ sample stage, camera, active vibration isolation table, and air-flow shielding in a single all-in-one unit results in a complete atomic force microscope system with an unparalleled compact footprint, capable of 32 AFM modes.
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Flex-Axiom — AFM for materials research

By advancing key technologies and designs, Nanosurf has made the Flex-Axiom one of the most versatile and flexible atomic force microscopes ever, allowing a large variety of materials research applications to be handled with ease. Together with the powerful C3000 controller, complex material characterizations are possible.
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for bio and life science

Flex-Bio — AFM for biology and life science

A key success factor in life science research is the combination of multiple techniques. With the Flex-Bio, Nanosurf's Bio AFM, you can combine the AFM imaging, spectroscopy and nanomanipulation capabilities of this system with the high-end optical imaging techniques available for inverted microscopes.
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Cytomass Monitor — The fastest and most accurate cell balance

The Cytomass Monitor is able to measure the mass of even single adherent cells with 0.1% mass and 10‑ms temporal resolution. It is the only research tool currently available that allows the recording of time-lapse mass measurements in physiological conditions, while simultaneously conducting fluorescence and/or differential interference contrast microscopy in order to link cell mass dynamics to cell morphology and state.
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for industry & integration

LensAFM — AFM for optical microscopes

The LensAFM is mounted like a normal objective lens, thus extending the resolution and measuring capabilities of these instruments with high-resolution AFM images. The LensAFM atomic force microscope not only provides 3D surface topography information, but can be used to analyze various physical properties of a measurement sample as well.
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NaniteAFM — The leading mountable AFM

Most atomic force microscopes are limited in the type and size of samples they can handle. The NaniteAFM by Nanosurf is the market leading solution for AFM integration with least restriction to the sample dimensions.
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Large sample stages

Nanosurf offers the unique service of designing and developing custom AFM systems and stages that will allow you to perform your measurements with minimal disruption of your established process. This includes stages for very large and/or heavy samples. View examples and contact us for custom designs.
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for education

NaioAFM — The leading AFM for nanoeducation

The NaioAFM is the ideal atomic force microscope for nanoeducation and basic research on small samples. This all-in-one AFM system provides solid performance and easy handling, with a price tag and footprint that fit anyone and any place.
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NaioSTM — The best-selling tabletop STM

The NaioSTM is a scanning tunneling microscope that brings together scan head and controller in a single instrument for even simpler installation, maximized ease of use, and straightforward transportability. Achieve atomic resolution in minutes.
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FluidFM® probe microscopy

Nanosurf's FluidFM Probe Microscope solutions are the market leading FluidFM® solution with experience going all the way back to 2009. It is the go-to instrument for biologists, biophysicists and material scientists who want to conduct experiments on individual cells using the highly accurate force and position control of an atomic force microscope combined with FluidFM® micropipettes.
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Automated nanomechanics

The Nanosurf ANA system is an automated atomic force microscope solution for AFM-based nanomechanical analysis. It is designed to investigate the nanomechanical properties of materials such as cells, tissues, scaffolds, hydrogels, and polymers on multiple or large samples via force spectroscopy and force mapping in an intuitive and automated fashion.
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Customizing

In addition to our standard products we can design and develop custom-built atomic force microscope systems, stages, and parts. A dedicated team of highly qualified engineers is ready to create the optimal solution for your application. For a first impression of what we can do, have a look at these examples.
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