Park FX40 Atomic Force Microscope
Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards is the only S&T (science and technology) awards competition that recognizes new commercial products, technologies, and materials for their technological significance that are available for sale or license. The R&D 100 Awards, celebrating the program's 60th Anniversary this year, has long been a benchmark of excellence for industry sectors as diverse as telecommunications, high-energy physics, software, manufacturing, and biotechnology. This 2022 R&D 100 winner is listed below, along with its respective category.
Category: Analytical/Test
Developers: Park Systems
South Korea
Product Description:FX40 is the only totally automated research-focused atomic force microscope, complete with innovative robotics, intelligent learning features, safety mechanisms, AI based software, and enhanced navigation. The breakthroughs in automation, including automated tip exchange, laser alignment, and tip approach lead directly to increased productivity in imaging and sample characterization.
Developers: Park Systems
South Korea
Product Description:FX40 is the only totally automated research-focused atomic force microscope, complete with innovative robotics, intelligent learning features, safety mechanisms, AI based software, and enhanced navigation. The breakthroughs in automation, including automated tip exchange, laser alignment, and tip approach lead directly to increased productivity in imaging and sample characterization.

Park FX40 The Automatic Atomic Force Microscope