Joint webinar on Dental Implant 3D Printing & Surface Characterization

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Serge Dandache

How to Harness the Advantages of 3D Printing of Ceramics for Dental Applications

3D printing of ceramics enables a design freedom that is not achievable using tradition methods in the dental industry.

We will discuss how we can achieve with our Ceramics 3D printers tight tolerances while maintaining high strength and hardness that are
comparable to tradition manufacturing technologies.

Case studies will highlight some of the success stories that we have achieved for dental applications.

Best Tips for Dental Implants Surface Characterization

Our experts will bring you all they have learned from the multiple surface measurements they have taken on samples from the dental implant field.

Key Topics:

How to evaluate the roughness of a dental implant?
Other topographic evaluations (different surface color, reflectivity, shape, coatings, texture…
What to find in a 3D topography that you cannot find in a 2D topography?
The most suitable techniques for Dental implants Research and Quality Control

Webinar: Tuesday April 27, 2021, 11:00-12:00 EST

Guest Speakers:
Peter Durcan VP of Sales for North AmericaPeter Durcan with over 3 years in additive ceramics, a bachelor of commerce degree holder with an MBA from the Open University, United Kingdom. Peter, an Irish national who has been running the North American market with 3D Ceram for the past 2 years.
Natalia Bermejo Product SpecialistNatalia joined Sensofar shortly after finishing her bachelor’s degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in 2018. Since then, she has been providing technical and application’s support for the Sales Team, as well as training and installing systems for prospective clients and customers. In 2020, Natalia moved to Silicon Valley, providing support to high-tech companies, as well as being the bridge between Sensofar and California’s distributor of the Sensofar brand. Currently, Natalia has returned to Barcelona HQ, and she’s has taken on an additional role supporting the Marketing Team, participating in content generation for the Sensofar channel.

New Supplier Announcement

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Serge Dandache

SRC is pleased to announce that we have concluded an agreement with Cordouan Technologies to be exclusive distributor in Canada of their VASCO KIN™ particle analyzer— a role we take on with great enthusiasm.

VASCO KIN™

The VASCO KIN™ is a Nanoparticle Size Analyzer. A new generation of time-resolved instruments for accurate kinetic analyses combined with an in situ and contactless remote optical head. It allows for real-time monitoring of nanoparticle synthesis, agglomeration or the stability of suspensions using Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS). With a single and continuous measurement, VASCO KIN™ gives access to all characterization data of a reaction (size distribution, scattered intensity, correlogramms, etc.).

Key features and benefits

Frequency stabilized laser and artefact-free Avalanche Photodiode (APD) detector
→ High measurement accuracy
→ Very low sample scattering
Embedded dedicated PC, including software correlation and complete and dedicated software NanoKin®
→ User-friendly interface
→ Photon-counts storage for time-resolved analysis and post-analysis
→ Full reports, including kinetic analysis
Enhanced mathematical models
→ Better reliability of results
→ 2D colormap of size distribution over time

Main specifications

Measurement principle: Optical fiber Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)
Measurement configuration: in situ / contactless remote probe
Particle size range: 0.5 nm to 10 µm*
Concentration range: up to 40% wt*
Measurement time: from 2s up to 12 hours
Time resolution: down to 200 ms
Small footprint, no moving parts, and easy-to-integrate in harsh environments

About Cordouan Technologies

Cordouan Technologies is a French company specializing in advanced solutions for characterization (size, charge, etc.) of nanoparticles and nanomaterials. They develop, industrialize, manufacture and sell innovative instruments dedicated to academic research and industrial applications (process monitoring, quality control and R&D).

Cordouan Technologies’ unique product portfolio stems from patented and innovative technologies transferred from prestigious institutes, including Institut Français du Pétrole (IFPEN), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Institut Charles Sadron (ICS).

Using contact angle measurements to study and QC surface treatments and coatings with Biolin Scientific

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Serge Dandache

Surface wettability and adhesion are vital phenomena in a variety of industries ranging from coatings industry to pharmaceutical and biomaterial industry. A simple and efficient contact angle measurement is often used for characterizing the water repellency and other properties such as how successful a surface treatment has been. In this webinar, we will go through the background and significance of different contact angles: where do they originate from, why are they important and how they can be measured in practice. We will give examples of situations where different kind of contact angle measurements are effective in characterizing the water repellency of a surface.

Upcoming Biolin Scientific Webinar

Join Spectra Research & Rokit for free webinar regarding cellular physiology of cancer cells in 3D

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Serge Dandache

The cancer world isn’t flat: why cancer researchers adopt 3-D bioprinting

The growing push for 3-D tissue models is limited by challenges in automated handling, processing and scalability of the technology to various types of materials and high-throughput applications. To meet these challenges, ROKIT Healthcare has developed all-in-one bioprinting platforms and human-cell derived ECM bioinks that allow researchers to biologically mimic the formation of complex, heterogeneous 3-D structures and to scale the technology to high-throughput applications. This webinar will focus on the platform’s usage in cancer biology. It will discuss evidence for 3-D bioprinting capturing altered proliferation and cell morphology profiles, revealing more realistic drug responses, and mimicking vascularized tumor microenvironments – to suggest why bioprinting of cancer cells is a scientifically rigorous method to generate physiologically relevant cancer models for preclinical screening and testing, as well as for new therapy research. You will learn about:
– Key advantages of 3D bioprinting over other techniques
– Five alterations in cellular physiology of cancer cells in 3D vs. 2D
– Evaluation of how 3D bioprinted tissues have altered proliferation and cell morphology
– Evaluation of how 3D bioprinted tissues reveal more realistic drug responses
– Evaluation of how 3D bioprinted tissues mimic complex tumor-immune microenvironments
– Built-in cell incubator, diverse material use, and high-throughput capabilities of ROKIT Healthcare’s all-in-one bioprinting platform Dr. INVIVO 4D6

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Professor & Research Director

Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a Professor & Research Director and holds Carter Kissell Endowed Chair in Urologic Oncology in the Department of Urology at Case Western Reserve University and The Urology Institute at the University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Dr. Gupta’s research focuses on understanding the risk factors and mechanisms of prostatic and bladder diseases, develop appropriate biomarkers for early detection and prognosis, identify novel targets to monitor the efficacy of various synthetic and natural agents and develop them as chemo preventatives/therapeutics Dr. Gupta has authored some 150 publications, including book chapters, research articles and reviews, and has spoken at several occasions in cancer prevention symposium, seminars and meetings. He has been serving in various study sections at National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Department of Defense (DOD), and other councils around the globe.

Madhuri Dey

Ph.D Candidate @Ibrahim Ozbolat Lab – Penn State University

Talk Title: 3D BIOPRINTING OF THE CANCER MICROENVIRONMENT

Da-Yae Lee

Senior Bio-Consultant @ROKIT Healthcare

Talk Title: ALL-IN-ONE BIOFABRICATION IS THE KEY TO UNRAVELING CANCER COMPLEXITIES

Sensofar presents applications for Archeology & Paleontology!

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Serge Dandache

Sensofar Applications: Archeology & Paleontology

WEBINAR DATE:

Wednesday October 28, 2020

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

How can an optical profiler help to discover the diets of extinct species? And how did our ancient ancestors use tools in the Stone Age? These and other questions will be answered during this session, which we will be covering the Sensofar solutions for archaeology, paleontology and related fields of science.

Several applications will be presented such as the use of scale-sensitive fractal analysis in microwear studies, showing the advantages of our 3-in-1 technology. We want to show you how we helped make this amazing science easier, faster and more reliable.

David Paez
Sensofar Metrology

Received bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics at Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and MSc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at University of Barcelona (UB). As a Sales Specialist, I’ve helped customers all around the world to choose Sensofar’s systems, no matter the field they are in. Some of my duties are to communicate Sensofar’s knowledge about optical metrology and train our customers on how to extract all the potential from our 4-in-1 technology equipment.

The Next Tool in Surface Metrology Introducing the S wide

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Serge Dandache

SRC is pleased to introduce Sensofar Metrology’s new metrology tool for wide areas—the S wide. The S wide is a dedicated system designed to rapidly measure large sample areas up to 300 x 300 mm. It provides all the benefits of a digital microscope integrated into a high-resolution measuring instrument. On top of that, with single button acquisition, it is extremely easy to use.

Large-area 3D optical system

The S wide is a large-area 3D optical system providing solutions in the following fields:

Advanced manufacturing
Archaeology and paleontology
Consumer electronics
Medical devices
Molding
Optics
Watches

S wide features

Sub-micron height repeatability over entire extended area
One shot height measurement up to 40 mm without Z scanning
Bi-telecentric lenses with very low field distortion providing accurate metrology
Form deviation from 3D CAD models, providing the geometric difference and tolerance measurement

ISO standards

Traceability

Every S wide is manufactured to deliver accurate and traceable measurements. Systems are calibrated using traceable standards according to ISO 25178 and VDI 2634-2.

Request a quote

Click here to request a quote on a Sensofar Group product.

About Sensofar Metrology

Sensofar Metrology is a member of the Sensofar Group, headquartered near Barcelona, a technology and innovation hub. Sensofar Metrology’s mission is to develop, manufacture and market high-end 3D surface metrology instruments. They also provide consultancy within the field of metrology, and pursue a philosophy of guaranteeing advanced techniques, high quality and customer service.

Sensofar Four4Free webinars in June!

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Serge Dandache

As we did during the month of April, we would like to share a virtual coffee with you again this coming June.

Join our Four4Free weekly webinars to hear best-in-class metrology tips from our most experienced experts. This month we are focusing on a more technical field to get the most out of optical profilers in different applications.

The live events will take place every Thursday in June, one full hour of exciting keynotes and will allow time for your questions too.

We want to bring our knowledge to meet your new ideas!

OUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
Learn more about the unlimited world of surface metrology

REGISTER NOW

NEXT WEEK! WEBINAR \| 4 JUN Optical Metrology Masterclass II: Be an Expert on Thickness & Interferometry A second chance to learn everything we know	Our most renowned expert, Dr. Roger Artigas CTO & President of Sensofar Metrology, will dive deep into the features that identify Thickness & Interferometry optical measurement technologies to solve any challenge or question you may have regarding the use of them. Test your Interferometry skills!
WEBINAR \| 11 JUN Tribology, measuring surfaces effectively READ MORE
	WEBINAR \| 18 JUN Why an Optical Profileris crucial for Paleontology & Archaeology READ MORE
WEBINAR \| 25 JUN ISO 25178: Surface Texture Characterization READ MORE

PHI Webinar Series: TOF-SIMS 101: Introduction, Ion Beams, MS/MS, and Materials Applications

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Serge Dandache

PHI WEBINAR SERIES:

TOF-SIMS 101:

Introduction, Ion Beams, MS/MS, and Materials Applications

FREE LIVE WEBINAR

Thursday, May 14, 2020 – 10:00am (Chicago)

Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) is a powerful analytical technique that can provide elemental and molecular information with high sensitivity from the sample surface to tens of microns into the sample. Additionally, TOF-SIMS can produce chemical images with high spatial resolution (<70 nm). This is achieved by utilizing a variety of ion beams to either analyze (Bin^q+, Au n^q+, C60^q+, Ga+), sputter (O2⁺, Cs⁺, Ar⁺, large gas cluster Ar), or mill (Ga⁺ FIB) the sample. The most recent advancement in TOF-SIMS is the capability of MS/MS (i.e. tandem MS) which enables confident molecular identification. The flexibility of TOF-SIMS makes it a valuable tool to investigate a wide range of materials. This webinar will introduce the fundamentals of TOF-SIMS, discuss ion beams and MS/MS, and show materials applications.

WHEN

Thursday, May 14, 2020 – 10:00am (Chicago)

WHAT

TOF-SIMS 101: Introduction, Ion Beams, MS/MS, and Materials Applications

PRESENTER

Andrew Giordani – Physical Electronics Staff Scientist

PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT!

Sensofar Metrology

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Serge Dandache

Sensofar Metrology is one of two divisions of the Sensofar group, based in Barcelona, Spain, an innovation and technology hub. Sensofar Metrology is renowned for its:

High-end, non-contact, 3D surface profilers based on complementary confocal, interferometry, focus variation and spectroscopy reflectometer techniques;
Consultancy within the field of metrology;
Advanced R&D generating patented technologies contributing to hundreds of surface metrology applications worldwide.

Non-contact 3D surface metrology

3D surface metrology is the measurement and characterization of micro- and nano-scale features on natural or manufactured surfaces. This is done efficiently by capturing the 3D spatial coordinates of points on a surface using a non-destructive optical technique.

Surface topography at the nanometer level

Optical surface profilers have crucial advantages over tactile approaches:

Measurement is non-contact, so there’s no damage to the object being measured;
Optical techniques can measure through transparent media, are fast and flexible, and yield 3D (areal) results;
Measurement performance depends on wavelength and numerical aperture, eliminating limitations caused by the physical size of a stylus tip.

The most common optical techniques available are confocal, interferometry and focus variation, each of these has their own strengths and weaknesses.

Superior vertical resolution with confocal

Confocal: Confocal profilers measure the surface height of smooth to very rough surfaces, with spatial sampling as low as 0.10 μm—ideal for critical dimension measurements. High NA (0.95) and high magnification (150X) objectives are available to measure steep local slopes >70° on smooth surfaces with and up to 86° on rough surfaces. Sensofar’s proprietary confocal algorithms provide vertical repeatability on the nm scale.

Interferometry: White-light vertical scanning interferometers (VSI) measure the surface height of smooth to moderately rough surfaces, providing nm vertical resolution regardless of the NA. Sensofar’s new S neox optical 3D profiling microscope can use all available magnifications to profile shape features with no compromise in height resolution.

Focus variation: Focus variation has been developed for measuring the shape of large rough surfaces. Sensofar’s implementation of this approach has been specifically designed to complement confocal measurements at low magnification. Highlights of the technology include high slope surfaces (up to 86°), highest measurement speeds (mm/s) and large vertical range. This combination of features is largely suited to tooling applications.

Sensofar Metrology products

New S neox: The new S neox optical 3D profiling microscope outperforms all previous microscopes of its kind in terms of performance, functionality, efficiency and design. It combines all three of the above techniques: confocal (best for surfaces with high slopes), interferometry (highest vertical resolution) and focus variation (measures shape in seconds). The S neox does all this in the same sensor head without any moving parts. The S neox delivers three-in-one technologies for class-leading areal measurement.

S neox helps in archaeological study of an ancient rock drawing

S neox Five Axis: The S neox Five Axis S measures samples at different positions of rotation and elevation,thereby generating a group of individual measurements. The SensoFIVE software merges all of the surfaces, providing a sample surface with high accuracy by using the stacked image information of each single surface measurement. Merging different elevations, the system can provide shape and form information on sharp edges and/or critical surfaces.

Request a quote

Click here to request a quote on any Sensofar product.

Workshop : Hybrid Nano-lithography Technology combining Thermal SPM and Direct Laser Lithography

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Serge Dandache

This fall SwissLitho is releasing its newest product “NanoFrazor Explore DLS“. This unique hybrid nano-micro lithography system, which combines thermal Scanning Probe Lithography (tSPL) with Direct Laser Sublimation (DLS) was developed by Heidelberg Instruments and SwissLitho.

SwissLitho commercialized tSPL out of IBM Research in 2014 and its commercial NanoFrazor systems are installed at various institutions and used for the fabrication of nanodevices when usual nanolithography techniques get complicated or fail.

You are cordially invited to this workshop which aims to introduce the capabilities of the technologies of Heidelberg Instruments and SwissLitho and discuss their opportunities for McGill University researchers.

Date and time: 1:30 pm, Sept 17th, 2019

Place/Room: Rutherford Physics building, RM 105, 3600 University street

Program:
1:30 pm		NanoFrazor lithography – an overview
1:55 pm		NanoFrazor DLS – mix&match lithography in the same resist and same system
2:20 pm		Overview on various pattern transfer processes for NanoFrazor lithography
2:45-3:00 pm		Open user discussion
3:00-5:00 pm		Live System demo in CR

We are looking forward to seeing you at our workshop!

For more information please contact : Serge Dandache

lithography Technology

New Generation Theta Optical Tensiometer from Biolin Scientific

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Serge Dandache

Optical tensiometer; Smart interfacial measurement solutions for wettability and adhesion

The new generation Theta Optical Tensiometer (Attension^®Theta Flex) from Biolin Scientific is a contact angle meter that enables all measurements in one instrument for both research and quality control. It measures static and dynamic contact angle, 3D surface roughness, surface free energy, surface and interfacial tension, and interfacial rheology.

One instrument for all your measurement needs

All the measurements are readily included in the software. Thanks to the modular design, all applications can be fulfilled with one instrument and the instrument can be tailored for your needs.

Results you can rely on

High-end imaging together with sophisticated analysis algorithms detect and analyze the contact angle and surface free energy precisely. The effect of roughness to wettability can be measured with the unique 3D Topography module.

Speed and repeatability

All steps from loading the measurement to performing it and analyzing the data can be automated. The need for time consuming preparations and cleaning are removed with the disposable liquid tips.

Applications

Optical tensiometers are used in a great variety of industries and research areas, such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, foods, energy, paper and packaging. Attension Theta Flex can be used for convenient and precise studies of:

Wettability
Adhesion
Homogeneity
Surface roughness
Spreading
Cleanliness
Printability
Adsorption
Emulsion and foam stability

Measurements

Attension Theta Flex can perform a complete range of measurements including:

Static contact angle with the sessile drop, captive bubble and meniscus methods
Dynamic contact angle with the tilted drop and sessile drop methods
Surface free energy with the sessile drop, captive bubble and meniscus methods
Surface- and interfacial tension with the pendant drop and reverse pendant drop methods
Roughness-corrected contact angle and 3D surface roughness with the Fringe projection phase shifting method
Interfacial dilatational rheology with the pulsating drop method

OneAttension software

OneAttension features an intuitive user interface, live analysis and configurable user groups and accounts. In-depth analysis of your results takes a few seconds and data can easily be exported.

Modules and accessories

Attension Theta Flex enables you to choose the level of automation and the advanced functionalities that you need for your applications. With the modular design and an extensive range of modules and accessories you have room to upgrade or change the instrument as your needs evolve.

Attension Theta Flex: one instrument for all your measurement needs.

For more information or to request a quote, please contact us.

Herzan Happenings – Fall 2018 Edition

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Serge Dandache

This exclusive quarterly newsletter highlights the latest product announcements, application specific solutions, and news about the company. Take a look inside the latest developments at Herzan and see if these new developments can complement your research!