CEO of Nanosurf. PhD in scientific instrumentation and broad experience in managing international R&D projects (Berkeley Lab, University of Tokyo, ETH Zurich)
Chief Executive Officer
The ultimate tool for nanoscale research from biological molecules to advanced new materials.
The versatile mid-range research AFM that grows with your demands in modes and accessories.
A compact affordable research AFM that is astoundingly easy to use, with more than 30 modes and options.
Measure roughness and other material properties of heavy and large samples up to 300 mm and 45 kg.
Bringing the power of DriveAFM to a wafer metrology system purpose-built for the requirements of the semiconductor industry.
For unique requirements, we will design a bespoke AFM solution, leveraging our decades of engineering expertise.
Slide an AFM onto your upright optical microscope turret for a leap in resolution.
One of the smallest ever AFMs, created for integration into custom stages or existing setups.
A flexibly mountable research-grade scan head for integration into custom stages or existing set ups.
What is atomic force microscopy (AFM)? How does AFM work? What AFM modes do I really need? How do I get started with AFM?
Learn how AFM works with cantilever/tip assembly interacting with the sample. Explore CleanDrive technology, calibration methods, and feedback principles for precise nanoscale imaging.
An overview of common AFM modes. To learn about each mode in more detail and see application, view the full article.
We regularly publish detailed reviews providing practical guidance and theoretical background on various AFM applications.
Read detailed technical descriptions about selected AFM techniques and learn how to perform specific measurements on Nanosurf instruments.
A library of links to research papers in which Nanosurf instruments were used.
Learn AFM from our library of recorded webinars, covering different measurement techniques, modes, and areas of application.
Short video clips explaining how to perform different operations on Nanosurf instruments.
Watch a product demonstration to learn about the capabilities of our AFMs.
Watch the 8-session short course to get a strong fundamental understanding of AFM.
Browse news articles, press releases and a variety of other articles all around Nanosurf.
Browse Héctor Corte-Léon's weekly experiments, for inspiration, entertainment, and to discover everyday applications of AFM.
Chief Executive Officer
CEO of Nanosurf. PhD in scientific instrumentation and broad experience in managing international R&D projects (Berkeley Lab, University of Tokyo, ETH Zurich)
Head of Supply Chain
Industrial engineer with 14 years of experience in Industrialization, Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain development (General Electric, Alstom).
Head of Industrial Solutions
Physicist with 10+ years of AFM and sales experience.
Chairman of the Board
CEO of the Lab14 group. More than 20 years of management experience, during which time he has built up several global companies.
Member of the Board
Physicist with 20+ years of management experience (Siemens, Comet, HyTech, Nanosurf).
Member of the Board
CEO of Nanosurf. PhD in scientific instrumentation and broad experience in managing international R&D projects (Berkeley Lab, University of Tokyo, ETH Zurich).
Member of the Board
Chief Technology Officer of the Lab14 Group. Over 25 years experience in building and managing international technology driven companies in Europe, Asia and United States.