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Park Systems, a leader in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) since 1997 announced today that they will debut an industry changing AFM auto image scanning mode for their AFM systems at the MRS Fall show in Boston. SmartScan fully automatizes AFM imaging making it very easy for anyone to take an image of a sample at nanoscale resolution and clarity comparable to one taken by an expert. SmartScan opens up the power of AFM nanoscopic tools to everyone and drastically boosts the productivity of all users. The new SmartScan operating software for Park AFM systems will be provided at no cost to all existing Park NX AFM users starting in Feb 2015 and will be standard on all future equipment.

Professional AFM Images with a Three Step Click SmartScan by Park Systems Revolutionizes Atomic Force Microscopy by Automatizing the Imaging Process

Santa Clara, CA | Posted on November 24th, 2014

Point and Click digital cameras revolutionized the photo world and now with the advent of SmartScan, the same is true for Atomic Force Microscopy, digital imaging at nanoscale. The easy-to-use auto mode feature eliminates the arduous operation that required a series of technically challenging steps to moving the Z scanner down to the sample and approaching the tip few nanometers above it without crashing, and calculating the optimum scan speed that was more art than science.

"SmartScan is the next step in tranfomraiton for AFM equipment and Park Systems is providing this upgrade at no cost to all of our existing users starting with Park NX series AFM systems," comments Dr. Sang-il Park, CEO and founder of Park Systems. "With the Auto mode setting, AFM users can just concentrate on the data analysis and innovation that nanoscale images make available. Our mission as a leader in AFM technology is to create the simplest way to achieve accurate images, enhancing the process of enabling nanoscale advances."

SmartScan completely automatizes all of the functions of setting up and taking the image once done manually by the operator. This means the AFM makes decisions on how to set up the microscope imaging equipment for you to create the optimum image. With new SmartScan Auto mode, Park AFM users will get the images they need for their research without the laborious manual set up that previously hindered the set up process .

"We are so impressed with SmartScan's capabilities to enhance our research methodology because it eliminates the extensive training and time consuming operations required to obtain AFM images. Now, we are able to just think of what we need and in the next instant, the image is available, making our AFM analytical services easier and the AFM more fun to work with," comments, Dr. Byungki Kim, a Park AFM user.

With SmartScan mode, the AFM automatically does the frequency sweep and intelligently decides on the best amplitude/frequency setting. Then, automatically it uses this information to do FastApproach™ (patent pending) to get the Z-stage very close to the sample at shortest time period, safely. From there during the scan, SmartScan utilizes Park's patent pending AdaptiveScan™ to obtain the top quality image at much faster scan speed than conventional methods. This new processing speed will greatly enhance the manufacturing defect review and analysis process using AFM equipment.

SmartScan will be demonstrated live during the MRS Fall 2014 in Boston Nov. 30- Dec 3, 2015 at Park Systems Booth #311. Come and witness the AFM revolution that opens atomic force microscopy to everyone from budding scientists to Nobel prize winners brought about by Park SmartScan with its simple point-and-click automode AFM imaging.

For more details on Park SmartScan or the upcoming demo at the MRS show, contact us at 408-986-1110 or visit www.parkafm.com.

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About Park Systems
Park Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of atomic force microscopy (AFM) systems with a complete range of products for researchers and industry engineers in chemistry, materials, physics, life sciences, and semiconductor and data storage industries. Park’s products are used by over a thousand institutions and corporations worldwide. Park’s AFM provides highest data accuracy at nanoscale resolution, superior productivity, and lowest operating cost thanks to its unique technology and innovative engineering. Park Systems, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with its global manufacturing, and R&D headquarters in Korea. Park’s products are sold and supported worldwide with regional headquarters in the US, Korea, Japan, and Singapore, and distribution partners throughout Europe, Asia, and America. Please visit www.parkafm.com or call 408-986-1110 for more information.

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