Services

AFM Analysis

starting at $525 per sample

Fast and affordable nanoscale QC services on a simple per sample basis

Tell us what you need, ship us the samples, and we’ll deliver the data. Includes six AFM datasets (typically three sample regions with two datasets each for n=3)

M13 dsDNA plasmids on mica
Quality control of DNA synthesis and storage

3D rendering of M13 double-stranded DNA molecules deposited on mica

Outsource repetitive AFM imaging for quality control of a manufacturing process with an established protocol.

Tell us what you need to measure, we’ll develop a protocol. Then ship us the samples and we’ll deliver scans and 3D visualizations, including the original raw data (typically within 2-4 business days, same day rush orders available). Statistical quantities and 3D measurements with angstrom-precision can be extracted from the datasets.

Fragmented M13 dsDNA after improper storage at room temperature

M13 dsDNA after RT storage

Fragmented M13 dsDNA after extended storage at room temperature

Segmented length measurements of a DNA ladder from 50 to 1,350 base pairs.

DNA ladder measurements

Segmented length measurements of a DNA ladder from 50 to 1,350 base pairs.

microparticles in filtered drinking water

Microparticles in drinking water

Micro- and nanoparticles in filtered drinking water

polyether sulfone filtration membrane with 0.22 um pore size

PES filtration membrane

AFM topography image of a polyether sulfone membrane with a specified 0.22 um pore size

bacterial colony 3D rendered and shaded

bacterial colony in 3D

Quality control of a bacterial colony picked directly from an agar plate

A bacterial biofilm found in a CPAP machine with bacterial cells (ruffled surfaces) emanating from the surrounding extracellular matrix

Medical device biofilm

A bacterial biofilm found in a CPAP machine with bacterial cells (ruffled surfaces) emanating from the surrounding extracellular matrix

collagen network in the air pocket of an egg shell membrane, topography

collagen network in eggs

Collagen I network in the eggshell membrane

AFM topography image of a polymer substrate after wiping with ethanol, which removed most particulates but scratched the surface.

Topography of polymer substrate wiped with ethanol

Wiping a polymer substrate with ethanol removed most particulates but scratched the surface.