Governmental Research

The DriveAFM, Nanosurf‘s new flagship instrument, utilizes the latest technology to deliver stable, high-end performance. It was designed to fulfill the needs of top notch research, today and in the future.

• CleanDrive: stable excitation in air and liquid
• Ultra low noise: below 15 fm/√Hz
• Direct drive: high-resolution imaging and large scan area
• Fully motorized system: full control via software

• simplifies operation of the instrument.
• requires less human input.
• reduces potential sources of error.
• enhances reproducibility.
• allows for completely remote-controlled use in enclosed environments (i.e. in a glove box).

• Confocal Raman Imaging with unprecedented performance in speed, sensitivity, and resolution
• Hyperspectral image generation with the information of a complete Raman spectrum at every image pixel
• Excellent lateral resolution
• Outstanding depth resolution ideally suited for 3D image generation and depth profiles
• Ultra-fast Raman imaging option with under one millisecond integration time per spectrum
• Ultra-high throughput spectroscopic system for highest sensitivity and best performance in spectral resolution
• Non-destructive imaging technique: no staining of fixation of the sample required

For the user with challenging experimental requirements, the alpha300 RS facilitates confocal Raman imaging in combination with Scanning Near-field Optical Microscopy for optical imaging with resolution beyond the diffraction limit.

• An inverted beam path allows liquid samples to be placed on the fixed plane of the stage for quick and repeatable measurements.
• The motorized sample stage also facilitates the mounting of environmental enclosures and other accessories.
• Bulky samples that would be challenging to investigate underneath a conventional microscope objective turret can be accommodated by placing them on the stage of the alpha300 Ri.
• Compatible with other microscopy techniques including: fluorescence, differential interference contrast (DIC) and phase-contrast
• Features all the unique and established imaging and spectroscopy capabilities of the WITec alpha300 R series.
• Non-destructive imaging technique: no staining of fixation of the sample required

• access to high-performance Raman spectroscopy and spectral Raman mapping
• access to high-quality and ultra-precise optical microscopy components
• access to exceptional spectral quality provided by the WITec UHTS spectrometer series
• access to class-leading capability within challenging budget environments
• access to the WITec Raman and imaging know-how
• access to the future of Raman spectroscopy through upgradeability

• Spatial resolution beyond the diffraction limit (ca. 60 nm laterally)
• Unique patented SNOM sensor technique
• Ease-of-use in air and liquids
• Various Atomic Force Microscopy modes included
• Non-destructive imaging technique with minimal, if any, sample preparation
• Upgradeable with confocal Raman imaging in one microscope

• Research grade optical microscope with 6 x objective turret
• Video system: color video camera
• LED white-light source for Köhler illumination of tip and sample
• Manual sample or motorized positioning in x- and y-direction
• Microscope base with active vibration isolation system
• Various piezo-driven scan stages, fully capacitive feedback-controlled

• ens-based imaging spectrometers
• Specifically designed for low light intensities
• Excellent throughput
• Symmetric peak shape (coma/astigmatism free)
• Automatic triple-grating turret
• FC/APC optical fiber port
• Can be fitted with FI- and BI-CCD cameras
• Controlled via WITec software

Features & Benefits

• Integrated method enabling to define contact angle and surface roughness accurately from the same location and to combine both surface chemical and topographical data with automated software calculations.
• Offers fast surface characterization method, which does not demand specialist to run the samples.
• Versatile roughness measurement: both 2D and 3D characterization..

Theta Topography Module

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• Scanned, micro-focused, monochromatic x-ray beam
• X-ray beam induced secondary electron imaging
• Dual beam charge neutralization
• Large area XPS
• Micro-area XPS
• Chemical state imaging with 128 data channels
• Sputter depth profiling
• Floating column argon ion gun
• Compucentric Zalar rotation
• Angle dependent XPS
• Five axis automated sample manipulator
• 25 mm and 60 mm diameter sample holders

Features & Benefits

• Compact and robust design with high quality imaging. It is a convenient entry-level instrument for routine measurements, educational use and quality control.
• Theta Lite comes with OneAttension Software. The modern and user-friendly software reflects over 20 years of experience and close co-operation with our customers.  Its flexibility enables easy implementation of customized features and functionalities for special demands.
• Attension’s extensive service and application support team helps you get the best from your instrument. Pre-studies can be conducted in an AttensionLab to assess the feasibility of your research, test samples for verification, and to demonstrate the suitability of our tensiometers for your research.

Technical Specifications

• Rapid and accurate protein & nanoparticle size distributions
• Multimodal & unimodal size distribution software
• ISO 13321 and ISO 22412 compliant results
• Range: > 0.3 nm to 10 µm
• Three measurement angles: 15°, 90°, and 173°
• Ideal for fast, routine sizing applications in research or quality control
• High power 35 mW diode laser
• Dynamic light scattering at 173° and 90°
• Temperature control, -5 °C to 110 °C
• Compact bench top unit, USB connection
• Molecular weight determination (relative and absolute through Debye plot)