Instrumentation & Techniques

3D Surface Profiler

3D Surface Profiler

The Keyence VK-X3000 series combines laser confocal microscopy with interferometric techniques for three-dimensional surface profiling.

Atmospheric Plasma

Atmospheric Plasma

Plasmatreat OPENAIR with Janome Cartesian Robot generates atmospheric pressure plasma for surface modification without vacuum chambers.

Atomic Force Microscope - Asylum

Atomic Force Microscope - Asylum

The Oxford Instruments MFP-3D Origin performs nanoscale surface characterization through probe-sample interactions.

Atomic Force Microscope - Keysight

Atomic Force Microscope - Keysight

The Keysight system performs high-resolution surface imaging and property measurements through cantilever-based scanning probe techniques.

Confocal Raman Microscope

Confocal Raman Microscope

Spectral characterization of polymer composites, such as interpolymer diffusion, composition and degradation.

Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

Quantitatively evaluates polymers and composites properties, such as composition, decomposition, and phase transitions.

Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

The Malvern Zetasizer Pro characterizes particle size, zeta potential, and molecular weight in dispersed systems.

Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)

Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)

The TA Instruments DMA 850 measures material stiffness and damping properties under controlled temperature conditions.

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (µFTIR)

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (µFTIR)

The Bruker LUMOS II infrared microscope combining spatial imaging with chemical identification capabilities.

Kruss Drop Shape Analyzer

Kruss Drop Shape Analyzer

The Kruss DSA25S measures contact angles and surface energies through droplet shape analysis.

Microhardness Tester

Microhardness Tester

The Shimadzu HMV-G series performs microindentation hardness testing using Vickers or Knoop indenters.

Nanoindenter

Nanoindenter

Bruker Hysitron measures mechanical properties at nanoscale through instrumented indentation.

NanoITC

NanoITC

Isothermal titration calorimeter measures heat changes during biomolecular interactions in solution.

Nikon Stereomicroscope

Nikon Stereomicroscope

The Nikon SMZ800N provides three-dimensional optical magnification for surface examination and manipulation.

Scanning Electron Microscope

Scanning Electron Microscope

The TESCAN VEGA provides surface imaging and compositional analysis using a tungsten filament electron source.

Scanning Laser Vibrometer

Scanning Laser Vibrometer

The Optomet SWIR measures surface vibrations through the Doppler effect using laser interferometry.

Shimadzu Load Frame

Shimadzu Load Frame

The Shimadzu AGS-X is a universal testing machine that applies controlled tensile, compression, or bending forces to materials.

Sputter Coater

Sputter Coater

The Cressington 108 prepares non-conductive samples for SEM investigation.

Surface Area & Pore Size System Analyzer

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)

Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)

Combines thermogravimetric analysis with differential scanning calorimetry.