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AFM Automation for Advanced Nano Research

23 03 02 03 AFM WS Timisoara

In this workshop we’re giving some insights into the operations of the Park FX40 – the automatic AFM. Boost your progress and scientific discoveries through unprecedented speed and accuracy - as the Park FX40 infuses robotics, AI and machine learning for your nanoscale research.

 

The one-day event is free of charge and requires a registration in advance.

Deadline: 15 February 2023

 

Date: 2 March 2023

Time: 09.30 am - 5.30 pm

Venue: National Research & Development Institute for Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter, Str. Plautius Andronescu nr.1, Timișoara, Romania*

 

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Agenda

The program will be updated on a regular basis.

  • · 09:00 - Welcome & Introduction
  • · 09:20 - Park Systems Europe Company: "Beyond Topography: Exploring Correlative Properties of Energy Materials with Atomic Force Microscopy"
       Dr. Elena Arbelo – Market Development Manager, Park Systems Europe
  • · 09:50 - Automation in AFM: Introduction to the Park FX40 Automated AFM / with a live demonstration
       Dr. Alexander Klasen – Principle Scientist, Park Systems Europe
  • · 10:20 - Guest Talk: "Atomic Force Microscopy - a versatile tool: from classical to complex samples"
       Dr. Mihai Anastasescu, Institute of Physical Chemistry "Ilie Murgulescu", Romanian Academy
  • · 11:15 - Coffee Break
  • · 11:30 - FX40 Live Demonstration part 1
  • · 13:10 - Lunch
  • · 14:10 - FX40 Live Demonstration part 2
  • · 16:00 - Closing Remarks

 

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The workshop will include live demonstrations on the Park FX40 AFM.

Systetem Configuration:

  • · 100 μm x 100 μm XY scanner
  • · 15 μm Z scanner

 

Measuring modes:

  • · True Non-ContactTM Mode
  • · Contact Mode
  • · Tapping Mode
  • · Lateral Force Microscopy (LFM)
  • · Force Distance (F/d) Spectroscopy
  • · Force Volume Imaging
  • · PinPointTM Nanomechanical Mode

 

Sample Selection:

  • · (reference) dried samples
  • · Samples provided by attendees / Due to the high interest for measurements and the short time of the workshop, we will measure one sample/specialist/research group / please contact Claudia Moldovan from Schaefer SouthEast Europe srl to organize the measurement of your sample.

 

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*Please note that this will be a live and in-person event, which will neither be streamed nor recorded.

If you have questions regarding the workshop, you can contact Katja Kiffner from Parks Systems Europe.