nanoAnalytics is a company specialized in the characterization of surfaces and interfaces on the micro- and nanometer scale. nanoAnalytics provides with modern techniques such as

• Scanning Probe Microscopy,
• Optical Profiling,
• Scanning Electron Microscopy, and
• Photoelectronspectroscopy

They are able to analyze surface structures down to the micro- and nanometer scale - a range which cannot be reached by conventional techniques such as optical microscopy. The service lab nanoAnalytics has the ability to characterize miscellaneous surface systems such as

• metals,
• semiconductors,
• insulators,
• organic thin films,
• polymers, or
• biological surfaces.

Besides the high resolution imaging of surface structures and roughness they can also provide information about local electric, magnetic, mechanical or chemical properties. The detailed knowledge of surface tribology, i.e. elasticity, adhesion, and friction, on the micro- and nanometer scale is often important for the optimization of macroscopic material and surface properties.

Quality assurance, normally a broad range of analytical techniques is required. In many cases only the combination of different methods allows to analyze complex problems in detail. Typical applications are:

• corrosion of metal surfaces
• depth profiling in semiconductors
• chemical composition and topography of ceramics
• contamination layers and adhesion problems
• weathering of paint or polymer surfaces
• optimization of specific process parameters in production

The scientific team of nanoAnalytics is familiar with the afore mentioned problems and offers advanced training courses, lectures and in-house training if desired.

	Q-Control

nanoAnalytics has extensive experience in the field of surface analysis and related application-oriented problems. Based on this know-how novel analytical methods and techniques are developed and brought to market as user-friendly instruments.

The Q-Control module is an an add-on for Scanning Probe Microscopes. It allows to improve the performance of such microscopes and thereby to characterize delicate surface structures that are not accessible by conventional methods.

Cellscope

The cellZscope is new device for measuring the transepithelial or transendothelial electrical impedance of cell layers under physiological conditions.

For the development of new analytical techniques nanoAnalytics was awarded the

Innovation Award Münsterland for Science and Economy 2001
Transfer Award Westfälische University of Münster 2006
Innovation Award Münsterland for Science and Economy 2007