Microscopic Force Increased at the University of Limerick Supported by NT-MDT

Limerick, Ireland (ots/PRNewswire) -

The University of Limerick has received one of Europe's most
powerful microscopes supported by NT-MDT, a world-leading
manufacturer of atomic force based microscopes (AFM). NT-MDT recently
installed a unique Atomic Force Microscope with RAMAN, TERS, and SNOM
capabilities (NTEGRA Spectra). This is a very rare device that
combines AFM with spectroscopy analysis and confocal microscopy
techniques to provide scientists with an ultimate tool for their
research. Only a few manufacturers in the world have the capability
of providing an integrated AFM of this kind with such versatile
capabilities. This equipment from NT-MDT was funded by the Science
Foundation Ireland.

"This hybrid unique AFM is a trend setter in bringing together the
AFM's ability to see very small things, typically thousands of times
smaller than hair, while at the same time seeing the chemistry of the
various physical and biological samples at that small size," explains
Dr. Tofail Syed of the Materials and Surface Science Institute (MSSI)
of University of Limerick. "This AFM is an important addition to UL's
world leading expertise in the field of chemical nanoscopy and will
significantly boost our ongoing research on early-stage diagnosis and
treatment of diseases such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease and
various types of cancers. It will serve well the needs of both
academia and industry," he adds. "Only a few manufacturers in the
world have the capability of providing an integrated AFM of this kind
with such versatile capabilities."

"This equipment from NT-MDT was procured under funding from the
Science Foundation Ireland," notes Dr. Mary Shire, Vice President
Research of University of Limerick. "This investment is a further
strengthening of the state-of-the-art characterisation facilities
available at the University of Limerick. The NTEGRA Spectra adds an
excellent leading edge capability to facilitate our multidisciplinary
research teams and I very much look forward to the results that this
novel equipment will deliver," she adds.

Denis Stoiakine, CEO NT-MDT Ireland, expresses his delight in the
success of the installation. "NT-MDT are uniquely placed to support
this project," he explains. "We are based in The National
Technological Park next to The University of Limerick and for the
past 10 years have had several European and local projects together
with The University of Limerick and MSSI as well as employing
numerous UL graduates in our R&D department. We have also supported
UL by providing a training facility for co-op students in the past.
The latest device (NTEGRA Spectra) currently is installed in our
laboratory which the University of Limerick scientists will use until
the new MSSI building is completed. As part of the installation it
was exciting to have Dr. Tofail Syed and his colleague Dr. Lekshmi
Kailas to come and view our specialist installation engineers in
action.

"We are proud to support this project and look forward to building
on our long term association with the excellent Materials and Surface
Science Institute team at The University of Limerick."

For more information on NT-MDT please visit:

http://www.ntmdt.com

For more information on Materials & Research Science Institute
please visit:

http://www.ul.ie/mssi

About NT-MDT

Founded in 1990, NT-MDT has become known internationally for its
next-generation instruments in AFM, STM, and hybrid technologies such
as AFM-Raman, TERS, SNOM, Bio and deep vacuum. NT-MDT is also known
as a trendsetter in Atomic Force Microscopy with a state-of-the-art
design and a large range of devices with unique first time
capabilities. Its microscopes have won many awards including the
prestigious R&D 100 award four times. Our mission is to enable
researchers, engineers and developers to conduct nanoscale research
by creating better solutions for nanotechnology instrumentation.
Along the way, we maintain a global perspective, always taking into
consideration the needs of the student in the classroom, the
researcher at the cutting edge in the laboratory, and the
practicalities of industrial R&D.

About The Materials and Surface Science Institute (MSSI) at The
University

of Limerick

The Materials and Surface Science Institute (MSSI) is a centre of
excellence generating state-of-the-art fundamental research on topics
of industrial significance in the fields of surface science and
materials. The Institute houses a multidisciplinary team of
scientists (chemistry, materials science, physics and biochemistry)
and engineers (mechanical, aeronautical, biomedical, manufacturing
and electronic) who undertake research focused on the design of
materials for (i) Health, (ii) Transport, (iii) Energy and (iv) Clean
Technology. MSSI's research activities are underpinned by core
capabilities in modelling, synthesis and characterisation of
materials over a range of length scales and these research themes are
underpinned by state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities in the
characterisation of materials.

NT-MDT
Alanna Carty
carty@ntmdt.ie
+353-61-33-33-22

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