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Dimension FastScan Bio

Dimension FastScan Bio

Dimension FastScan Bio

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Dimension FastScan Bio Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) is designed for high-resolution research of biological dynamics, offering temporal resolution up to 3 frames-per-second for live sample observations. It simplifies the use of AFM technology, making it accessible for life science researchers and educators.

Key Features
  • High-speed scanning with a user-friendly interface for real-time panning, zooming, and scanning.
  • Feature tracking and movie creation tools for dynamic biological studies.
  • Micro-volume fluid cell with controlled fluid exchange for live sample observation.

Applications
  • Observation of interacting molecules, membrane proteins, DNA-protein binding, and inter-cellular signaling.
  • High-resolution spatiotemporal studies of biological dynamics.

Technological Innovations
  • Innovative probe design with unique cantilever shape and coating for improved imaging speed and softness.
  • Smart Engage algorithms for flexible probe use and automated laser and detector alignment.

Performance and Productivity
  • FastScan Bio enables high-speed scanning with seamless user interface controls.
  • Immediate access to scan rate control with a single-scan speed slider.
  • On-board data and image manipulation tools for high-resolution AFM images or experiment-session movies.

Specifications
  • X-Y scan range: 35 μm x 35 μm typical, 30 μm minimum.
  • Z range: ≥3 μm.
  • X-Y tip-velocity max: >2 mm/s.
  • Z tip-velocity max: 12 mm/s.
  • Sample environment: Flow cell 60 μL, optional sample heating stage.

Conclusion
The Dimension FastScan Bio AFM sets a new standard for biological dynamics research, providing high-resolution and high-speed scanning capabilities for life sciences laboratories. It breaks barriers for routine experimentation, allowing researchers to observe and study biomolecular structures and mechanisms with unprecedented detail.
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Catalog excerpts

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Dimension FastScan Bio AFM Capturing Biological Dynamics with Ease Innovation with Integrity Atomic Force Microscopy

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Dimension FastScan Bio —The New Standard The Dimension FastScan Bio™ Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) enables high-resolution research of biological dynamics, with temporal resolution of up to 3 frames-per-second for live sample observations. What’s more, it does this while making the AFM easier to use than ever before. Atomic force microscopy has been gaining an incredible amount of interest among today’s leading life science researchers and educators, both due to its nanoscale imaging capabilities and the physical interaction between the probe and sample. FastScan Bio is built upon the world’s...

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High-Resolution Investigation of Biological Dynamics Greatest Productivity Seen on Any AFM More Options to Optimize Biological AFM Experiments FastScan Bio enables high-speed scanning, in conjunction with a seamless user interface for panning, zooming and continuous tracking of samples in fluid to render faster results Innovative FastScan AFM technology enables high-speed scanning and a seamless user interface to render immediate panning, zooming and continuous tracking of samples in fluid FastScan Bio AFM allows direct visualization of biomolecules with an unprecedented combination of spatial...

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High-Resolution Biological Dynamics in Your Lab Is a Reality Today In-situ high-resolution dynamic studies with nanoscale resolution are a reality for a rapidly evolving branch of biological research. Dimension FastScan Bio breaks longstanding barriers to provide these capabilities for routine experimentation. These breakthroughs allow many more researchers to observe and study biomolecular structures and mechanisms. FastScan Bio’s high-resolution and high-speed scanning provide the best available bio tool for the observation of molecules, proteins, DNA, RNA, living cell membranes and tissues,...

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