Instrumentation & Techniques
3D Surface Profiler
The Keyence VK-X3000 series combines laser confocal microscopy with interferometric techniques for three-dimensional surface profiling.
Atmospheric Plasma
Plasmatreat OPENAIR with Janome Cartesian Robot generates atmospheric pressure plasma for surface modification without vacuum chambers.
Atomic Force Microscope - Asylum
The Oxford Instruments MFP-3D Origin performs nanoscale surface characterization through probe-sample interactions.
Atomic Force Microscope - Keysight
The Keysight system performs high-resolution surface imaging and property measurements through cantilever-based scanning probe techniques.
Confocal Raman Microscope
Spectral characterization of polymer composites, such as interpolymer diffusion, composition and degradation.
Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
Quantitatively evaluates polymers and composites properties, such as composition, decomposition, and phase transitions.
Dynamic Light Scattering
The Malvern Zetasizer Pro characterizes particle size, zeta potential, and molecular weight in dispersed systems.
Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)
The TA Instruments DMA 850 measures material stiffness and damping properties under controlled temperature conditions.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (µFTIR)
The Bruker LUMOS II infrared microscope combining spatial imaging with chemical identification capabilities.
Kruss Drop Shape Analyzer
The Kruss DSA25S measures contact angles and surface energies through droplet shape analysis.
Microhardness Tester
The Shimadzu HMV-G series performs microindentation hardness testing using Vickers or Knoop indenters.
Nanoindenter
Bruker Hysitron measures mechanical properties at nanoscale through instrumented indentation.
NanoITC
Isothermal titration calorimeter measures heat changes during biomolecular interactions in solution.
Nikon Stereomicroscope
The Nikon SMZ800N provides three-dimensional optical magnification for surface examination and manipulation.
Scanning Electron Microscope
The TESCAN VEGA provides surface imaging and compositional analysis using a tungsten filament electron source.
Scanning Laser Vibrometer
The Optomet SWIR measures surface vibrations through the Doppler effect using laser interferometry.
Shimadzu Load Frame
The Shimadzu AGS-X is a universal testing machine that applies controlled tensile, compression, or bending forces to materials.
Surface Area & Pore Size System Analyzer
The Microtrac BELSorp series analyzers characterize surface area and pore size distributions through gas adsorption measurements.
Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)
Combines thermogravimetric analysis with differential scanning calorimetry.