In this workshop we’re giving some insights into the operations of the Park FX40 – the automatic AFM. Boost your progress and scientific discoveries through unprecedented speed and accuracy - as the Park FX40 infuses robotics, AI and machine learning for your nanoscale research.

The one-day event is free of charge and requires a registration in advance.

Deadline: 15 February 2023

Date: 2 March 2023

Time: 09.30 am - 5.30 pm

Venue: National Research & Development Institute for Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter, Str. Plautius Andronescu nr.1, Timișoara, Romania*

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Agenda

The program will be updated on a regular basis.

• · 09:00 - Welcome & Introduction
• · 09:20 - Park Systems Europe Company: "Beyond Topography: Exploring Correlative Properties of Energy Materials with Atomic Force Microscopy"
     Dr. Elena Arbelo – Market Development Manager, Park Systems Europe
• · 09:50 - Automation in AFM: Introduction to the Park FX40 Automated AFM / with a live demonstration
     Dr. Alexander Klasen – Principle Scientist, Park Systems Europe
• · 10:20 - Guest Talk: "Atomic Force Microscopy - a versatile tool: from classical to complex samples"
     Dr. Mihai Anastasescu, Institute of Physical Chemistry "Ilie Murgulescu", Romanian Academy
• · 11:15 - Coffee Break
• · 11:30 - FX40 Live Demonstration part 1
• · 13:10 - Lunch
• · 14:10 - FX40 Live Demonstration part 2
• · 16:00 - Closing Remarks

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The workshop will include live demonstrations on the Park FX40 AFM.

Systetem Configuration:

• · 100 μm x 100 μm XY scanner
• · 15 μm Z scanner

Measuring modes:

• · True Non-ContactTM Mode
• · Contact Mode
• · Tapping Mode
• · Lateral Force Microscopy (LFM)
• · Force Distance (F/d) Spectroscopy
• · Force Volume Imaging
• · PinPointTM Nanomechanical Mode

Sample Selection:

• · (reference) dried samples
• · Samples provided by attendees / Due to the high interest for measurements and the short time of the workshop, we will measure one sample/specialist/research group / please contact Claudia Moldovan from Schaefer SouthEast Europe srl to organize the measurement of your sample.

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*Please note that this will be a live and in-person event, which will neither be streamed nor recorded.

If you have questions regarding the workshop, you can contact Katja Kiffner from Parks Systems Europe.