The following sections cover the basic concepts and technologies that underpin the construction and operation of an atomic force microscope. An atomic force microscope is optimized for measuring ...

Exposure to vibrational forces can have a huge detrimental influence on the operation of equipment. It can shorten the working lifespan of equipment through the loosening of fixings, the interruption ...

Physicists from the University of Basel have developed a new method to examine the elasticity and binding properties of DNA molecules on a surface at extremely low temperatures. With a combination of ...

This article serves as a basic introduction to the design and operation of an atomic force microscope. The following sections cover the basic concepts and technologies that help understand the ...

Mechanical forces generated by cells not only drive the bending, stretching, alignment, and repositioning required for tissue development and homeostasis, but also regulate cell functions ranging from ...

Evaluating tribological properties such as friction coefficients, friction forces, and torques for arbitrary material pairs, with high precision is crucial for multiple areas of research and industry.

ATI Industrial Automation, Apex, N.C., recently introduced the Network Force/Torque (Net F/T) Sensor System that measures six components of force and torque (Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, Tz), provides an ...