• SPM technology
• Nanoindentation
• NanoTMA
• NanoCalometry

• metals
• polymers
• ceramics
• biomaterials

• topography
• electronical properties
• mechanical properties

• thin films and bulk material

Materials Analysis Services

New advanced materials and products are under development. The knowledge of their material properties is important for their success. SURFACE offers in it‘s nanoLab dedicated metrology for such developments.

The nanoLab offers quantitative surface analytics by Scanning Probe Microscopy and nanoIndentation and thermo mechanical analysis to assist with quantitative experimental data.
Those are:

Scanning Probe Microscopy:

• Surface morphology - Analysis of image for: Length, Heigth, Width, Area, Volume, Roughness
• Stiffness Contrast – imaging local mechanical properties
• Local Electrical Potential Contrast Magnetic Domains Contrast
• Nano Thermo mechanical analysis
• Nano thermal calometry

nanoIndentation:

• Hardness and Reduced Modulus at nm-penetration depth
• E’,E”, tan δ determined by Dynamic tests in the range of 1 to 200Hz
• Combination of in-situ imaging and nanoindentation for high precision positioning (<30nm)

Please use our Request Form or call us if you need further information

Consulting Services

Those of our customers who do not own a nanoIndenter or SPM will be introduced in the technique.

SURFACE lab scientists discuss with you your current metrology problems and design for you the best test procedure that matches all your needs.

We will work with you on your current project or on your on future plans for purchasing an own instrument.

Contracting

In order to contract us for a service measurement you have to fill the Request Form and send it to us by fax. We will then discuss the details of your samples in our lab or via telephone and agree on a measurement procedure. You will receive a specified offer for the measurements we agreed upon. The typical turn around time for sample testing is 3-4 weeks after receiving the samples. If your needs are more urgent we can accommodate