Scanning Probe Microscope
Overview

The SmartSPM 1000 Scanning Probe Microscope is the first 100% automated system that offers its cutting-edge technology of ultra-fast, metrological and high resolution measurements for the most advanced materials research at the nano scale in all AFM and STM modes.

Automation of operation / Ease of use

  • Fully automated laser to photodiode alignment (no user click-on-spot is required!).
  • Exchanging probes has never been so easy before!
  • Fully automated configuration for the most common AFM modes.
  • Extremely fast system adjustment before starting measurements!

Resolution / Stability / Accuracy

  • One single 100um scanner gets large scans as well as goes down to molecular or atomic resolution.
  • No vibration isolation is required for standard measurements.
  • The lowest noise closed loop sensors make it possible to have them on even during molecular resolution imaging and get the most accurate results.

Fast scanning

  • Scanner resonant frequencies >7kHz in XY and >15kHz in Z are the highest in the AFM industry today.
  • Optimized scanner control algorithms makes it possible to scan much faster than ever before!

All SPM modes included plus Nanolithography with no additional units and costs.

  • Kelvin Probe Microscopy, Piezoresponse Force Microscopy, Nanolithography and Nanomanipulation are all included in the basic package!

Flexibility to upgrade to AFM-Raman

  • The SmartSPM was designed from the ground up for easy and appropriate coupling with Raman systems!