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Nano-Cyte® is a 3D image stabilization system for microscopy. With Nano-Cyte® you no longer need to be concerned with temperature gradients, sample drift, and microscope drift. Unprecedented stability in the nanometer regime allows the extension of single molecule techniques into the realm of cell biology. Join the Nano-Cyte® Revolution! |
The Nano-LPS Series are ultra-low profile, three axis nanopositioning systems with 100, 200, and 300 micron ranges of motion in all three axes. Uniquely suited for biological samples, the Nano-LPS has a large center aperture which is large enough to hold full size 3 inch (75mm) standard slides. The Nano-LPS is adaptable to a wide range of applications including optical microscopy, optical trapping, super-resolution microscopy, single molecule spectroscopy, and alignment. | RM21™ is a precision aligned microscope platform. The RM21™ has been designed for maximum user accessibility. This feature offers users the opportunity to develop flexible configuration microscopy instruments with ease. It has been manufactured with high precision to allow easy alignment of microscopy and optical components within its three dimensional space. |
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 Mad City Labs, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a direct sales office located in Zürich, Switzerland. The establishment of Mad City Labs GmbH will greatly enhance the service and support to our European customers and strengthen our relationships with our European distribution network and business partners. Please contact Mad City Labs GmbH for quotation, sales and support services. |
Build Your Own AFM in 30 Minutes with the SPM-M Kit |
 The SPM-M Kit combines the MadPLL® instrument package with Mad City Labs high resolution nanpositioning systems to form a high performance, closed loop, scanning resonant probe microscope. The seamless integration of hardware combined with the built-in automated control of MadPLL® means that you can concentrate on getting results, not tweaking parameters. Applications for the SPM-M Kit include nanoscale characterization and nanoscale fabrication applications such as optical antennas, nano-optics, semiconductors, data storage, and more. The SPM-M Kit is ideal for research and teaching laboratories offering high performance, versatility, simplicity and excellent value. An automated, high resolution, resonant probe AFM can be assembled in approximately 30 minutes using Mad City Labs closed loop nanopositioning systems and the MadPLL® instrument package.  For additional information about building an SPM with Mad City Labs systems, visit the MadPLL® and AFM Video Tutorial pages and the Laser Focus World article NANOPOSITIONING: Piezoelectric nanopositioners forge low-cost atomic force microscope. |
The C-Focus™ System
Get Focused! Mad City Labs announces the introduction of the C-Focus™ positioning system. The C-Focus™ eliminates the effects of microscope focus drift by tracking and correcting the position of the objective lens from a user selected set point. The C-Focus™ system incorporates our picometer resolution piezo lens positioner with an easy-to-use controller for simple, stand alone operation. It retrofits to most optical microscopes, offers dual mode operation and is simple to use. The C-Focus™ also helps stabilize microscope drift, an important factor in the new techniques of super resolution (SR) microscopy. Images provided by Pohang University of Science and Technology show the efficacy of the C-Focus™ System in correcting microscope focus driftAt Right: Typical microscope focus drift is of the order of 10's of microns. Engaging the C-Focus™ system eliminates focus drift quickly with high stability over long time periods. |
Nanopositioner Noise and Resolution
Mad City Labs provides the highest resolution nanopositioners available on the market today. Our nanopositioners have the lowest position noise and exceptional accuracy, which make them ideal for applications that require precision and sub-nanometer resolution. Mad City Labs' nanopositioners incorporate proprietary piezoresistive-based sensors, PicoQ® technology, that provide a feedback signal to the electronic controller to eliminate creep and hysteresis caused by PZT actuators. Because of this, we can offer nanopositioners with sub-nanometer resolution and ultra-low position noise.For information regarding the issues of nanopositioner resolution, see the Laser Focus World article Understanding Noise at the Nanometer Scale. The article details the causes and limitations associated with nanopositioner resolution, and the processes involved in measuring it. The causes for these limitations are a result of the components of the nanopositioner as well as the surrounding environment, so it is important to consider all of the factors involved. In addition the article clearly demonstrates the superior performance of nanopositioners using our proprietary PicoQ® sensor technology compared to nanopositioners using capacitance sensors. Note particularly the amazing stability of our nanopositioning systems at low frequencies where drift plagues capacitance sensors. For more information regarding nanopositioning resolution and the capabilities of Mad City Labs' nanopositioners, please refer to the noise plots for specific nanopositiong products. View the position noise spectra for nanopositioners like the Nano-LP Series and Nano-HSZ. |
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Mad City Labs, Inc is a leading manufacturer of flexure based nanopositioning systems capable of sub-nanometer positioning resolution. Our product line covers the entire spectrum of nanopositioning capabilities while maintaining a leadership role in multi-axis stages for high speed optical microscopy imaging. Mad City Labs design engineers use 3D CAD and finite element analysis to produce nanopositioners which combine long ranges of motion with exceptional linearity, orthogonality, and stability. Our in-house CNC machining centers provide complete control of mechanical assembly production and allow Mad City Labs to design and fabricate custom systems with minimal engineering costs and short lead times. We deliver the tools for nanotechnology in 30 to 45 days and provide the highest level of customer service and satisfaction in the industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions for today’s demanding biotechnology and nanotechnology applications. Applications for nanopositioners include super resolution microscopy, high speed confocal imaging, AFM, NSOM, scanning probe microscopy, fiber positioning, single molecule spectroscopy, single molecule/particle tracking, high resolution optical alignment, SR optical microscopy, sub-diffraction limit microscopy, nanoscopy and lithography. |
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