Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Profilers and Nanoindentation Systems
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) systems provide high-resolution surface characterisation and nanomechanical analysis for a wide range of materials research applications, including thin films, polymers, nanomaterials, and biomaterials.
AFM is often used alongside complementary techniques such as SEM, Raman spectroscopy, and profilometry to provide a more complete understanding of surface and material properties.
BlueScientific is a trusted supplier of advanced Bruker AFM systems across the Nordic region, supporting researchers and R&D teams with expert guidance, local installation, training, and ongoing application support.
Materials Research AFMs
Designed for advanced materials characterisation, these atomic force microscopy (AFM) systems provide high-resolution imaging and nanomechanical analysis of surface properties, including roughness, adhesion, modulus, and nanoscale structure.
Ideal for analysing thin films, polymers, nanomaterials, and advanced coatings.
Life Sciences Research AFMs
Designed for biological and soft matter applications, these atomic force microscopy (AFM) systems provide high-resolution imaging and measurement of delicate samples, including cells, biomolecules, and tissues, while maintaining sample integrity.
Ideal for life sciences research where non-destructive analysis and sample preservation are essential.
NanoIR Spectrometers
Often used alongside atomic force microscopy (AFM), NanoIR spectrometers combine nanoscale imaging with chemical analysis, enabling precise identification of material composition and properties at extremely high spatial resolution.
They are ideal for polymers, thin films, composites, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials research.
Nanomechanical Instruments for SEM/TEM
These instruments integrate nanomechanical testing directly into SEM and TEM workflows, enabling precise measurement of material behaviour alongside real-time structural observation.
They are well suited to advanced materials research, failure analysis, and in situ experimentation.
Nanomechanical Test Systems
Nanomechanical test systems measure material properties such as hardness and modulus, supporting precise mechanical characterisation across a wide range of materials.
They are widely used in laboratory research and materials development to understand performance at the microscale and nanoscale.
Nanomechanical Test Instruments
These instruments provide highly precise nanoscale mechanical testing, enabling detailed analysis of material behaviour, including deformation, wear, and stress response in advanced materials.
Ideal for research and development requiring precise insight into material performance at the nanoscale.
Dektak Stylus Profilers
The Dektak stylus profiler provides fast, reliable surface profile and film thickness measurements across a wide range of materials, supporting applications in research and industrial quality control.
It is widely used for step height measurement, roughness analysis, and thin film characterisation.
Tribometers and Mechanical Testers
Tribometers and mechanical testers evaluate key material properties such as friction, wear, adhesion, and scratch resistance, supporting detailed analysis of surface performance in advanced materials.
They are widely used for coatings, polymers, metals, and surface engineering applications where durability and reliability are critical.
Optical Profilers
Optical profilers provide non-contact measurement of surface properties, including roughness, step height, waviness, and 3D topography in advanced materials.
They are ideal for applications requiring fast, accurate characterisation without physically contacting the sample.
Optical Tweezers
Optical tweezers use highly focused laser light to trap and manipulate microscopic particles with exceptional precision in life sciences and biophysics research.
They are used to study cells, biomolecules, and microscale interactions in real time.
BioAFM Accessories
BioAFM accessories extend atomic force microscopy (AFM) capabilities for biological and soft matter research, supporting specialised workflows, sample environments, and measurement techniques.
They enable flexible system configuration for advanced life sciences applications.
Why Choose Bruker?
- Worldwide leader in analytical instrumentation
- Over 50 years experience in R&D
- Used by academics and researchers worldwide
- High performance instruments
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