Asylum
Research has announced that their Cypher Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) has
been awarded the prestigious Frost & Sullivan North America Best Practices
Product Innovation Award for 2009. Cypher is the first completely new small
sample AFM/SPM in over a decade and is the world's highest resolution AFM. The
Cypher AFM achieves closed loop atomic resolution using sensors in all three
axes, combining the accuracy and control of closed loop with atomic resolution
for the most accurate images and measurements possible today.
In addition to its superior capabilities for imaging and measurement, Cypher
breaks down ease-of-use barriers with its exclusive point-and-click SpotOnTM
automated laser and photodetector alignment. Additional unique capabilities
include interchangeable light source modules that allow laser spot sizes down to
3um for broad application and scan mode flexibility, and support for high-speed
AC imaging (>10x faster) with cantilevers smaller than 10um. The system also
includes an integrated enclosure which provides acoustic and vibration
isolation, as well as excellent thermal control for image and measurement
stability.
Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety
of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and
superior performance. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure
performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary
research in order to identify best practices in industry.
"Market reaction to the Cypher AFM has been phenomenal and, along with the
continued success of our MFP-3D AFM family, has resulted in record sales results
for Asylum Research. Following on Cypher's R&D100 and Lab Equipment Awards,
the Frost & Sullivan Award further validates our belief that the Cypher
system outclasses and outperforms anything else on the market," stated Dr. Roger
Proksch, President of Asylum Research.