Purpose Built Hardware

Custom Solutions in the LRG

In the LRG we often design purpose built hardware and customize our existing instruments to enable new experiments. This is a multi-step process that begins with an idea that evolves into a 3D design and ultimately a final product. Our process includes consultation with designers, companies, machinists, and end-users to ensure that our visions are realized within the constraints of capability in a timely manner. Several research projects have been directly inspired or enabled by our approach to making custom systems possible.

About Our Capabilities - 3D Design

Our Approach to Instrument Design Begins with Blender

Atomic Force Microscopy features prominently in the LRG’s research. We use AFM to study thin film characteristics including thickness, nanoscale morphology, temperature responsiveness, quantitative mechanical properties, and more. As one of our primary workhorses this tool receives dedicated support from Dr. Joseph Manion who has over 10 years of experience with the Icon.

About Our Instruments - 3D Printing

Standard 3D Printing - The Prusa Core One

Atomic Force Microscopy features prominently in the LRG’s research. We use AFM to study thin film characteristics including thickness, nanoscale morphology, temperature responsiveness, quantitative mechanical properties, and more. As one of our primary workhorses this tool receives dedicated support from Dr. Joseph Manion who has over 10 years of experience with the Icon.

About Our Facilities - Machining

Machining, Welding, and More

Atomic Force Microscopy features prominently in the LRG’s research. We use AFM to study thin film characteristics including thickness, nanoscale morphology, temperature responsiveness, quantitative mechanical properties, and more. As one of our primary workhorses this tool receives dedicated support from Dr. Joseph Manion who has over 10 years of experience with the Icon.

Custom Hardware in the LRG

  • At the Nanoscale

    Bundles of nanotubes

  • It's a Title

    More example text briefly discussing the work and also linking to a paper

  • Siloxane SiPc

    Annealing makes all the difference. Our AFM captures nanoscale assembly changes in these siloxane SiPcs. Read more in ~linked article~

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