SPMs reveal quality on a nanometer scale

Article Abstract:

The use of scanning-probe microscopes (SPMs) on the factory floor is not increasing as expected as a result of an absence of sufficient actual industrial research data that will document the need for these expensive instruments. In response, several organizations are sponsoring a series of annual workshops on Industrial Applications of Scanned Probe Microscopy, conducted at the National Institute of Standards and Technology offices at Gaithersburg, MD. A summary of three presentations given at the 1996 conference is presented.

Conferences, meetings and seminars

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Scanning probe microscopes: not a luxury anymore

Article Abstract:

Scanning probe microscopes (SPMs) are being designed and manufactured for rugged and user-friendly industrial use. This means that the use of SPMs to examine submicron surfaces on materials and products will someday become common in many manufacturing industries. SPMs have been used to improve bioimplants, gold plated electronic materials and ink and coating adhesion.

Analysis, Usage, Innovations, Cover Story, Surfaces (Materials), Quality control equipment, Surfaces (Technology)

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Get your hands on color analysis

Article Abstract:

A handheld color-measurement instrument is affordable and convenient and allows quality function and spot checks to be performed anytime. However, handheld devices have certain limitations as they can only analyze color reflectivity and have no filtering ability, unlike benchtop devices. Handheld instruments usually cost less than $10,000.

Spectrographs & Spectrophotometers, Infrared Spectrophotometers, Instrument industry, Instrument industry (Equipment), Product information, Equipment and supplies, Testing, Colorimetry, Optical instruments, Spectrophotometer, Spectrophotometers

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