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Optical Access for Cryogenic Experiments

This article discusses cryogenic experiments and the techniques to optical access available.

From Oxford Instruments Nanoscience 31 Oct 2019

End-to-End Method of Protecting Sensitive Samples for Cryogenics

This article discusses an end-to-end method of protecting sensitive samples from accidental electrostatic discharge (ESD).

From Oxford Instruments Nanoscience 31 Oct 2019

Could Graphene Lubricants Replace Oil?

Graphene is starting to emerge in many industrial sectors as an alternative - one area that has emerged in the last few years is the use of graphene as a lubricant.

By Liam Critchley 16 Oct 2019

2D Nanomechanical Force Field Sensing: How to Use Nanowires

Find out about the characteristics of nanowires and how to use them for 2D nanomechanical force field sensing.

From Zurich Instruments AG 15 Oct 2019

Characterizing 2D Materials with AFM-IR Spectroscopy

The Anasys nanoIR3 AFM-IR spectrometer allows scientists to observe, image and characterize 2D materials at the nanoscale.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 9 Oct 2019

How Negative Stiffness Isolators Work

The spring is joined to an NSM in a standard way. The NSM is made up of two flexures propped up at the outside facing ends and linked to the spring at the inward facing ends, and inserted in compression by forces P.

From Minus K Technology 20 Apr 2018

Combining High Force, Nanometer Precision, and High Dynamics with Hybrid Actuators

This article discusses how to combine High Force, Nanometer Precision, and High Dynamics with Hybrid Actuators from PI.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 24 Sep 2019

Referencing Class Nanopositioning Stages with Interferometric Position Sensors

This article discusses Referencing Class Nanopositioning Stages with Interferometric Position Sensors from PI.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 24 Sep 2019

The Benefits of Custom Direct Drive Motors

This article explains the benefits that custom direct drive motors bring to applications.

From Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co KG 24 Sep 2019

Creating Negative-Stiffness Vibration Isolation Facilities for Next Generation Lithium Batteries

The research concentrates on a pure lithium anode accessed through, and protected by a superionic solid-state electrolyte that would prevent side reactions and promote safe, long-term and high-rate cycling performance.

From Minus K Technology 9 Aug 2017