May. 17, 2012

Mapping the Mechanical Properties of Biological Cells and Tissues

JPK Instruments has reported on the multi-faceted research activities of Prof. Dr Jochen Guck who runs simultaneous research at the Universities of Dresden and Cambridge. moreFeb. 09, 2012

Studying Cell Adhesion with TIRF/AFM

Dr. Clemens Franz leads a group of researchers at the DFG-Center for Functional Nanostructures at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany) where he works on expanding the use of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for cell biological applications. AFM has a strong advantage over other microscopy techniques. Samples can be imaged directly without prior preparation, such as staining or fixation. moreMay. 04, 2011

JPK Instruments introduces NanoWizard 3 BioScience AFM

Torsten Jähnke, CTO from JPK Instruments highlights NanoWizard 3 BioScience AFM. The system is designed for optimal use in liquid for applications ranging from single molecules to living cells.
www.jpk.com moreMar. 16, 2011

DFG Heisenberg Group uses JPK NanoWizard family of Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM)

JPK Instruments has reported on the work from the DFG Heisenberg Group at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany where the JPK NanoWizard family of AFMs provide the backbone for the nanoscale characterization of optical systems and devices. moreOct. 25, 2010

Unlimited Possibilities

JPK's philosophy in the development of their instrumentation range has been to provide unlimited possibilities to their users. Working in scanning probe microscopy (SPM), a researcher may start with a basic system such as an atomic force microscope. Perhaps they would then add from a menu of operation modes to enable the study of specific sample properties, e.g. mechanical, electrical or electrochemical. JPK has a central platform known as the NanoWizard AFM. Their BioAFM head is now complemented by optional heads such as the CellHesion 200 and ForceRobot 300. moreJul. 09, 2010

Combined AFM Imaging and Force Measurement

With NanoWizard 3 BioScience AFM, JPK Instruments is introducing their third generation, dedicated BioAFM system. The core of the new system is HyperDrive, a SuperResolution AFM fluid imaging technique. With extremely low tip-sample interactions, samples are never damaged. It is available with the NanoWizard 3 AFM head and the new Vortis high bandwidth, low noise control electronics. The system is stable to drift and has the ability to detect the smallest cantilever deflections. moreDec. 07, 2009

Combined Optical/AFM Technology

Andor Technology announced the support for all Andor imaging EMCCD cameras within JPK Instruments products for nano-biotechnology.
With the addition of support for the EMCCD cameras to the software, true integration is obtained between fluorescence imaging on the one hand and NanoWizard AFM imaging or NanoTracker optical tweezers on the other. Scientists using the DirectOverlay functionality can now directly use the images coming from their EMCCD cameras. moreNov. 09, 2009

Integration of Electrochemistry and Optics

JPK Instruments announced new electrochemical capabilities for their NanoWizard AFM systems. Electrochemical experiments study redox reactions of substances at a solid-liquid interface. With atomic force microscopy, high-resolution images can be obtained in liquid as the electrochemical reaction progresses. Electrochemistry spans a wide range of fields, from the corrosion of metal surfaces through to the role of protein electron transfer processes in biosensors. more