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NANOSENSORS Introduces SelfSensing SelfActuating AkiyamaProbe

NANOSENSORS's8482; today announced the introduction of the Akiyama-probe.

The Akiyama-probe has been developed in cooperation with the Institute of Microtechnology (IMT) at the University of Neuch's226;tel for the NANOSENSORS's8482; brand that is specialized on cutting edge scanning probes for Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) applications. The product is called the Akiyama-probe or A-probe to honour its inventor Dr. Terunobu Akiyama. It is a novel self-sensing and - actuating probe based on a quartz tuning fork combined with a micromachined cantilever for dynamic mode AFM.

It features a symmetrical arrangement of a U-shaped silicon cantilever attached to the two prongs of a quartz tuning fork. The tuning fork serves as an oscillatory force sensor that governs the tip vibration frequency as well as the amplitude and ensures a high mechanical Q-factor. The force constant of the probe is determined by the cantilever and can be adjusted independently from the resonance frequency.

The Akiyama-probe requires neither optical detection, nor an external shaker. A-Probe occupies only a small volume above the sample. These features make it very attractive for creating a new generation of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) instruments.

Up to now the probe was only available to and via AFM manufacturers who sell instruments with A-probe capability. Starting November 2008 the Akiyama-probe will also be available to end-customers via our regular distribution channels. For this occasion NANOSENSORS's8482; has dedicated a complete website www.akiyamaprobe.com which offers ample information on this very special product.

About NANOSENSORS's8482;:

NANOSENSORS's8482; is specializing in the development and production of innovative high quality probes for scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The products are especially designed for scientists at universities, research institutions and industrial R's38;D centres in the fields of nanotechnology, microtechnology, materials research, semiconductors, biology, biotechnology, chemistry and medicine. NANOSENSORS's8482; is a trademark of NanoWorld AG.

NANOSENSORS's8482;

Rue Jaquet-Droz 1

Case Postale 216

CH-2002 Neuchatel

Switzerland

phone: +41 (0)32 720 5085

fax: +41 (0)32 720 5792

e-mail: info @ nanosensors.com

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