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analysers and humidified powder carrier gases for pharmaceutical research. In addition, the straightforward design can be applied to such costsensitive applications as consumption metering for accounting or internal billing purposes, medical gas monitoring, burner ratio control, air flow control in paint spray lines, multiple gas mixing and gas generators.
25 years FRITSCH The latest generation of the FRITSCH particle measurement:ANALYSETTE 22 MicroTec plus has arrived. It incorporates revolutionary dual-lasertechnology, and is compact in size with an extra wide measuring range of 0.08 – 2000 μm. The wet dispersion unit is equipped with a very powerful centrifugal pump for the optimal transport of heavy particles with a high concentration through the measurement system. With the help of an intelligent liquid-level-sensor, three individual amounts of liquids can be set by default, and the use of common organic solvents as suspension liquids is also possible. This, combined with an effective and variable ultrasonicsystem, linked with a flexible software package, results in an extremely powerful measurement system Contact: www.fritsch.de
Contact: www.bronkhorst.co.uk
Thin film characterisation platform HORIBA Jobin Yvon, the leading manufacturer of spectroscopic ellipsometers for research and industry, offers an advanced thin film characterisation platform called DeltaPsi2. The software applies to ellipsometry, polarimetry and reflectometry and controls all HORIBA Jobin Yvon thin film metrology instruments. DeltaPsi2 software provides advanced measurements, modelling and reporting capabilities for accurate and flexible characterisation of thin film structures. Features include calculation of thicknesses, optical constants, gradients, anisotropy, alloy composition, bandgap calculation, surface roughness, EMA, backside corrections, multi combined measurements/analysis data and the largest materials database of optical constants. Contact: www.jobinyvon.co.uk
Molecular visualisation and analysis
Wet And Dirty Gas Streams Based on a simple and robust through-flow design, the Mass-Stream® Series from Bronkhorst UK presents no obstructions to the flow path, has no moving parts and features very low-to-ultra low pressure drop across the instrument. These features make the Mass-Stream ideal for the mass flow measurement of dirty gases, wet gases and even a combination of the two. Furthermore, the minimal pressure drop prevents harmful liquid drop-out from condensing gases, thereby eliminating internal corrosion and increasing instrument life. Typical flow measuring applications for the MassStream series include biogas from land-fill sites and digesters, WF6, SiCl4 and other particulating or condensing gases, dirty exhaust gases from combustion processes, carrier gases for particle
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A survey of over 75 key scanning probe microscope (SPM) users (A.D.Little 2007) showed clearly that SPM is seen as complementary to light microscopy, with the main differentiator being its nano-scale resolution and ability to measure physical properties - especially under controlled conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity, pressure). Chemical analysis can now be added to this list through the use of conventional confocal Raman spectroscopy for micrometre resolution, and tip-enhanced Raman scattering (TERS) for molecular resolution. The stringent requirements for investigation of materials at the molecular level are met by every element of the NT-MDT AFM design. The geometry of the system makes it perfectly suited for confocal Raman spectroscopy and TERS because it can scan the sample and laser. Additionally the fundamental design of the AFM head, innovative use of special low thermal expansion coefficient materials, and use of precision electrical components for the closed loop feedback scanning system, all contribute to an AFM with exceptionally low drift. Finally the high stability of the NT-MDT AFM, vital for molecular resolution, guarantees that it can look at the same atoms for hours. Contact: www.renishaw.com/raman
JAN-FEB 2009 | VOLUME 12 | NUMBER 1-2
Micro and NanoManipulation Angstrom Scientific, Inc., a representative for nanoscale level measurement and control manufacturers, announces an agreement with Kleindiek Nanotechnik GmbH to become the sales and service representative for Kleindiek’s micro- and nanomanipulation systems for electron microscopy and focused ion beam (FIB) applications in the USA. The Kleindiek tools for nano-manipulation and characterization are an excellent addition to there existing portfolio of systems for electron and ion beam columns. Angstrom Scientific can now offer a much broader range of solutions to customers for analysis of nanofeatures in the SEM, TEM, or FIB Contact: www.angstrom.us
Antimicrobial Protection NanoHorizons Inc., a leader in the creation of nanoscale antimicrobial performance additives for the textile, health care, and coatings and plastics industries, and G. J. Littlewood & Son, Inc., a Philadelphia-based commission specialty dye house, announced today a breakthough application process to integrate NanoHorizons SmartSilver™ certified antimicrobial protection into high-technology, high-performance industrial fibers, including Nomex, Basofil, Kevlar, and Twaron. These fibers are used primarily for protective clothing such as bullet-proof vests and fire suits. SmartSilver is an Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, EPA-registered antimicrobial performance brand that provides permanent, safe, and cost effective protection against odor and material degradation caused by bacteria. Contact: www.nanohorizons.com
DeepSee Laser Delivers Spectra-Physics Lasers Division introduced its newest tunable ultrafast Ti:sapphire laser for high-resolution biological imaging – the Mai Tai® eHP DeepSee™. The new laser offers 65% higher peak power than the closest competitive system. As a result, this new ultrafast laser, with its integrated dispersion compensation, is ideal for nonlinearly excited fluorescence applications Contact: www.newport.com.
analysers and humidified powder carrier gases for pharmaceutical research. In addition, the straightforward design can be applied to such costsensitive applications as consumption metering for accounting or internal billing purposes, medical gas monitoring, burner ratio control, air flow control in paint spray lines, multiple gas mixing and gas generators.
25 years FRITSCH The latest generation of the FRITSCH particle measurement:ANALYSETTE 22 MicroTec plus has arrived. It incorporates revolutionary dual-lasertechnology, and is compact in size with an extra wide measuring range of 0.08 – 2000 μm. The wet dispersion unit is equipped with a very powerful centrifugal pump for the optimal transport of heavy particles with a high concentration through the measurement system. With the help of an intelligent liquid-level-sensor, three individual amounts of liquids can be set by default, and the use of common organic solvents as suspension liquids is also possible. This, combined with an effective and variable ultrasonicsystem, linked with a flexible software package, results in an extremely powerful measurement system Contact: www.fritsch.de
Contact: www.bronkhorst.co.uk
Thin film characterisation platform HORIBA Jobin Yvon, the leading manufacturer of spectroscopic ellipsometers for research and industry, offers an advanced thin film characterisation platform called DeltaPsi2. The software applies to ellipsometry, polarimetry and reflectometry and controls all HORIBA Jobin Yvon thin film metrology instruments. DeltaPsi2 software provides advanced measurements, modelling and reporting capabilities for accurate and flexible characterisation of thin film structures. Features include calculation of thicknesses, optical constants, gradients, anisotropy, alloy composition, bandgap calculation, surface roughness, EMA, backside corrections, multi combined measurements/analysis data and the largest materials database of optical constants. Contact: www.jobinyvon.co.uk
Molecular visualisation and analysis
Wet And Dirty Gas Streams Based on a simple and robust through-flow design, the Mass-Stream® Series from Bronkhorst UK presents no obstructions to the flow path, has no moving parts and features very low-to-ultra low pressure drop across the instrument. These features make the Mass-Stream ideal for the mass flow measurement of dirty gases, wet gases and even a combination of the two. Furthermore, the minimal pressure drop prevents harmful liquid drop-out from condensing gases, thereby eliminating internal corrosion and increasing instrument life. Typical flow measuring applications for the MassStream series include biogas from land-fill sites and digesters, WF6, SiCl4 and other particulating or condensing gases, dirty exhaust gases from combustion processes, carrier gases for particle
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A survey of over 75 key scanning probe microscope (SPM) users (A.D.Little 2007) showed clearly that SPM is seen as complementary to light microscopy, with the main differentiator being its nano-scale resolution and ability to measure physical properties - especially under controlled conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity, pressure). Chemical analysis can now be added to this list through the use of conventional confocal Raman spectroscopy for micrometre resolution, and tip-enhanced Raman scattering (TERS) for molecular resolution. The stringent requirements for investigation of materials at the molecular level are met by every element of the NT-MDT AFM design. The geometry of the system makes it perfectly suited for confocal Raman spectroscopy and TERS because it can scan the sample and laser. Additionally the fundamental design of the AFM head, innovative use of special low thermal expansion coefficient materials, and use of precision electrical components for the closed loop feedback scanning system, all contribute to an AFM with exceptionally low drift. Finally the high stability of the NT-MDT AFM, vital for molecular resolution, guarantees that it can look at the same atoms for hours. Contact: www.renishaw.com/raman
JAN-FEB 2009 | VOLUME 12 | NUMBER 1-2
Micro and NanoManipulation Angstrom Scientific, Inc., a representative for nanoscale level measurement and control manufacturers, announces an agreement with Kleindiek Nanotechnik GmbH to become the sales and service representative for Kleindiek’s micro- and nanomanipulation systems for electron microscopy and focused ion beam (FIB) applications in the USA. The Kleindiek tools for nano-manipulation and characterization are an excellent addition to there existing portfolio of systems for electron and ion beam columns. Angstrom Scientific can now offer a much broader range of solutions to customers for analysis of nanofeatures in the SEM, TEM, or FIB Contact: www.angstrom.us
Antimicrobial Protection NanoHorizons Inc., a leader in the creation of nanoscale antimicrobial performance additives for the textile, health care, and coatings and plastics industries, and G. J. Littlewood & Son, Inc., a Philadelphia-based commission specialty dye house, announced today a breakthough application process to integrate NanoHorizons SmartSilver™ certified antimicrobial protection into high-technology, high-performance industrial fibers, including Nomex, Basofil, Kevlar, and Twaron. These fibers are used primarily for protective clothing such as bullet-proof vests and fire suits. SmartSilver is an Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, EPA-registered antimicrobial performance brand that provides permanent, safe, and cost effective protection against odor and material degradation caused by bacteria. Contact: www.nanohorizons.com
DeepSee Laser Delivers Spectra-Physics Lasers Division introduced its newest tunable ultrafast Ti:sapphire laser for high-resolution biological imaging – the Mai Tai® eHP DeepSee™. The new laser offers 65% higher peak power than the closest competitive system. As a result, this new ultrafast laser, with its integrated dispersion compensation, is ideal for nonlinearly excited fluorescence applications Contact: www.newport.com.