AppNano

AppNano, operated by Applied NanoStructures, Inc., develops and manufactures precision tools for nanoscale research. The company specializes in atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes, thermal probes, and accessories designed to support accurate, reliable scanning probe microscopy. Its catalog includes a range of SPM probes, such as ACT, FORT, ACCESS, HYDRA, TERS, colloidal, and BioLever models, along with specialized products including PtSi probes and custom-mounted probes.

AppNano also offers Step Height Standards for calibrating the X, Y, and Z axes of scanning probe microscopes and profilometers. These standards are made using thermally grown silicon dioxide on a silicon substrate and are available in two heights, with a chromium coating to harden the surface. For thermal analysis, the VertiSense module integrates with most AFMs and provides temperature and conductivity mapping. The company states that it can measure temperatures from -40 °C to 700 °C and is controlled through a Bluetooth wireless interface. Additional services include custom MEMS and nanofabrication, characterization and metrology, and thermal microscopy.