Analytical Services

Solve Processing and Materials Problems 
Using Our Scanning Probe Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy Services

Atomic force microscopy: an overview of AFM and SPM

Techniques:

• Topographic Imaging

• Surface Roughness measurements

• Line Edge Roughness measurements

• High Accuracy, Automated Measurements

• Tapping mode Phase Imaging of material domains, spotty coatings, contaminants, etc.

• Friction Imaging and Measurements.

•     See a comparison between Phase and Friction imaging

• Stiffness Imaging

• Nano-indentation and scratching (Semi-quantitative measurements of relative stiffness and hardness help you evaluate stiffness variations across interfaces and scratch resistance of thin films.)

• Magnetic force imaging

• Electric force Imaging

• Wet Sample Imaging

• Scanning tunneling microscopy -- useful for carbon materials

Materials:

• Semiconductors

• Ceramics

• Glass Fibers

• Metals

• Composites

• Polymers

• Biomaterials

•     Collagen monomers, DNA and other rod-like molecules

• Paper

• Wood Pulp

• Magnetic Materials

• Electronic Materials

• Photonic Materials

Processes:

• Cleaning

• Coating

• Corrosion

• Cracking

• Etching

• Extrusion

• Microlithography

• Molding

• Nanolithography

• Optical Disc Mastering

•     Track pitch measurements on optical discs (CD, DVD, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, etc.)

• Optical Disc Replication

• Optical Grating Fabrication

• Plating

• Polishing

• Polymerization

• Purification

• Rolling

• Texturizing

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What people say about our Analytical Services

"Our thanks to Advanced Surface Microscopy for the fast and thorough analysis of three coextruded film samples.   You did more than expected as follow-up on questions we had about the interpretation.  That is very much appreciated."  - Lee Murray, Alcan Packaging, Medical Flexibles Division.

"I consider your lab to be the best AFM lab in the country."  - Paul Beauregard, PPG Industries.

Other reasons to use our services:

• Are you overworked? Under-equipped?

             Our Analytical Services and Consulting can help you manage your workload and provide SPM techniques unavailable in your lab.

• Do you need Training? 

            We offer basic and advanced hands-on training for NanoScope users, at our lab or yours. Learn how to effectively examine your samples using a wide variety of SPM techniques.

• Summary of Techniques

• Advanced Microscopy techniques.

• Hints for SPM and AFM users

Advanced Surface Microscopy, Inc. 3250 N. Post Rd., Suite 120 Indianapolis, IN  46226 USA Phone: +1-317-895-5630 Toll Free: 1-800-374-8557 (US & Canada) FAX:  +1-317-895-5652 http://www.asmicro.com e-mail: info@asmicro.com

updated 04/09/2007

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