Atomic Force Microscope - Asylum MFP3D AFM
Atomic force microscopy can resolve structures on the nanometer scale. Scans as large as 90µm2 and less than 1µm2 can be collected on the MFP3D.
It has an extended Z range, permitting vertical displacements of up to 28µm. Both dry- and wet-mode scanning are available. A bioheater module facilitates live cell imaging for samples where temperature control is necessary.
The Asylum MFP3D AFM, has been the instrument of choice for three dimensional measurements at the nanometer scale. With the MFP-3D Stand Alone (MFP-3D) AFM, scientists can now choose a sensitive and precise AFM with the lowest noise performance that also includes a complete scientific software environment. The MFP-3D is ideal for many applications including physics, material science, polymers, chemistry, nanolithography, bioscience, and quantitative nanoscale measurements. The MFP-3D has the flexibility to acquire your data, analyze it, and even make publication-ready graphics.
| RPI Users | External Nonprofit | External Industry | External Industry Partners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $23 | $38 | $76 | $68 |
| Assisted | $46 | $76 | $151 | $136 |
| Training | $80 | $132 | $263 | $237 |
| RPI Users | External Nonprofit | External Industry | External Industry Partners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel Time | $73 | $120 | $240 | $216 |
Valid through July 31, 2025. Rates are hourly unless specified otherwise and are subject to change without further notice.
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