By Nanosurf AG
When first considering the purchase of any kind of scanning probe microscope, budget is likely to be a major factor. In some cases, funding will not be available for a brand-new system that meets your research needs. If this is the case for you, consider acquiring a demo system. Nanosurf does not broker used AFMs, and we do not recommend that researchers buy used AFMs from unofficial channels because of a lack of support and service. Nanosurf provides a range of research-grade AFMs that have a long-life span, often remaining in use for well over a decade. This means that second-hand AFMs by Nanosurf can be hard to find. One option Nanosurf can offer you is the purchase of a system formerly used by our sales and support scientists for demonstrations. Demo systems are usually fully equipped, capable of the full range of measurement modes, and they are fully tested and certified. Vibration isolation and acoustic enclosures are often included in the offer. These demo systems are also sold with our standard one-year warranty. Because these instruments are second-hand atomic force microscopes, Nanosurf is able to offer them at a considerable discount on the list price. This makes them an excellent choice for researchers who would like to use an AFM for their research but are budget limited. Several demo systems become available each year. If you are interested, reach out to us and we will be happy to discuss options.
