Alphacen 300 Drive

The Nanosurf NaioAFM is the most compact Nanosurf AFM, designed for routine nanoscale surface characterization, introductory research, and teaching applications where simplicity and ease of use are the primary requirements.

Design and mechanics:
– Ultra-compact form factor: 15x15x20 cm; weighs only 5 kg
– XY scan range: 100×100 um (open loop); Z range: 10 um
– Integrated cantilever holder and optical beam deflection detection
– USB connection to PC; no separate controller required
– Vibration isolation: passive isolation table recommended; not required for rougher samples

Operating modes:
– Contact mode: topography and lateral force imaging
– AM-AFM (tapping): topography and phase in air
– Force spectroscopy: force-distance curves on any point; adhesion measurements
– Static force mode: contact force control for fragile samples

Workflow and software:
– Nanosurf Naio software: guided workflow; wizard-based cantilever approach; real-time imaging
– Automated approach: press one button; system finds surface and starts imaging
– Data export: NANOSURFACE at format, ASCII, TIFF; compatible with Gwyddion and other analysis software

Applications: polymer film topography, cell roughness, nanoparticle sizing, surface texture, teaching AFM principles to students.

NewRoad provides Nanosurf NaioAFM in Israel for teaching labs, routine QC, and entry-level nanoscale research.