SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Park Systems, the fastest growing manufacturer of Atomic
Force Microscopes (AFM) just announced Park FX40, a groundbreaking
autonomous atomic force microscope, infused with innovative
robotics, intelligent learning features, safety features, software
and specialized add-ons. Park FX40 Atomic Force Microscope is
the first AFM to automate all up-front set up and scanning
processes, putting the intelligent Park FX40 in a groundbreaking
new class of atomic force microscope.
Introducing Park Systems Park FX40, a groundbreaking autonomous
atomic force microscope with built-in intelligence.
"Unlike current generations of AFM systems, Park FX40
takes care of all the set up before and during scanning: the
probe exchange, probe identification, beam alignment, sample
location, tip approach and imaging optimization to name a few. All
the tedious and time-consuming manual processes are now a thing of
the past," comments Ryan Yoo, Vice
President Product Development. "Park FX40 performs all these tasks
autonomously, by integrating AI intelligence into the system and
incorporating robotics techniques that Park has mastered with their
industry leading multimillion dollar automated AFM
systems."
The new Park FX40 Atomic Force Microscope is more than just
dozens of new features and upgrades – it's an overhaul in
functionality while retaining the same basic design elements,
enabling AFM's to think and perform essential functions completely
on their own. This will allow untrained researchers to achieve a
number of formerly training-intensive tasks, and trained
researchers to focus on what they're best at in their specialized
fields, while the menial tasks like choosing and loading the
correct probes, to automatically aligning the X, Y and Z beams
along the axis, take care of themselves.
"Park FX 40 features significant enhancements that are
completely new tech, never before seen on an AFM," adds Yoo.
Furthermore, Park FX40 has drastically upgraded many of the
AFM's key aspects, including electromechanics for much reduced
mechanical noise, smaller beam spot size, improved optical vision
and multi snap-in sample chuck. Park FX 40 Atomic Force
Microscopes are now located at key locations worldwide and will are
now available for purchase.
"We are thrilled to be the first AFM user in North America to experience the Park FX40
Atomic Force Microscope, states James
Hone, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University. "As long-time users of
Park AFMs, we are excited about the new features and
increased capabilities in this new generation. In particular,
the breakthroughs in automation of AFMs using artificial
intelligence and robotics technology will dramatically boost
our productivity and drive innovation across the field of
nanometrology."
Park FX built in intelligence even allows users to place several
samples at the onset (of the same or different types) and it will
image them autonomously according to your requirements. The result
is better research by obtaining publishable data easily and timely
and acceleration of the research cycle for ultimate scientific and
engineering success. Park FX40's unique environmental sensing
self-diagnostics and head crash avoidance system ensures that Park
FX40 is continuously operating at its optimum performance.
In collaboration with the expert scientists at Park's growing
network of nanotechnology research centers worldwide, the
product marketing team diligently worked on the design of Park
FX over the last year. "Our scientists recognize the
impact AFM has had on nanoscience innovation, allowing researchers
to obtain scientific data never before witnessed," comments Dr.
Sang-il Park , CEO and Founder of Park Systems. "Our
ultimate goal with developing Park FX with
autonomous features is to make the researcher's job easier as
they open new doors in scientific discovery."
Known for their commanding lead in semiconductor advanced
automated AFM systems and bringing AFM technology into the
mainstream as the premier tool for nanoscale metrology, this latest
development is part of a natural progression for Park Systems as
they continue to lead the world in AFM innovation.
For more information go to www.parksystems.com/fx40.
About Park Systems
Park Systems is the fastest growing and world's leading
manufacturer of atomic force microscopy (AFM) systems, with a
complete range of products for researchers and engineers in the
chemistry, materials, physics, life sciences, semiconductor and
data storage industries. Our mission is to enable nanoscale
advances for scientists and engineers solving the world's most
pressing problems and pushing the boundaries of scientific
discoveries and engineering innovations. Customers of Park Systems
include most of the world's top 20 largest semiconductor companies
and national research universities in Asia, Europe
and the Americas. Park Systems is a publicly traded
corporation on the Korea Stock Exchange (KOSDAQ) with corporate
headquarters in Suwon, Korea, and regional headquarters in
Santa Clara, California, USA,
Mannheim, Germany, Beijing, China, Tokyo, Japan, Singapore, and Mexico City, Mexico. To learn more about Park
Systems, please visit www.parksystems.com.
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