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October 2006
PRESS RELEASE - Infinitesima announces the next generation VideoAFM™.
Infinitesima adds large sample capability to the VideoAFMT bringing unprecedented flexibility
to video-rate AFM imaging.
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OXFORD, U.K., October 12th, 2006 - Infinitesima Ltd., manufacturer of
the VideoAFM™, announces the addition of a large sample capability to video-rate
imaging. The VideoAFM produces real-time images at the nanometer resolution at 25
frames-per-second. The new capability allows AFM users to image a wider range of samples
which are more familiar to AFM operation.
Dr. Andy Humphris, Chief Technical Officer of Infinitesima said, "The next generation
VideoAFM brings unprecedented flexibility to the laboratory environment, combining
standard samples sizes with the ease-of-use of video-rate Real-timeAFM™ imaging.
We believe this new feature will be welcomed by the AFM community and have
already seen our early customers showing great satisfaction.”
Infinitesima has been testing the units with its early customers and there has been a
great deal of positive feedback from the users. Dr. Jamie Hobbs of the University of
Sheffield in the UK said, “A tip-scanning video-rate AFM like this is what we have
been waiting for. Now we can combine the ability to follow processes and image
large areas rapidly with our standard, well-characterized, sample preparation
methods.”
Data sheets and further information on the next generation VideoAFM can be found
on the company’s website. Click here for details.
VideoAFM™:
The VideoAFM is the first commercially available Atomic Force Microscope that is
capable of delivering real-time images at video frame rates. Imaging 1000 times
faster than conventional AFM’s, the VideoAFM allows users to visualize and interact
with chemical or biological processes, at the molecular level, in real time. The
VideoAFM supplies up to 25 images per second with full resolution and is part of the
High-speedAFM™ family of instruments from Infinitesima.
The VideoAFM is fast establishing an entirely new method of performing research in
nanotechnology. The instrument allows researchers to operate an atomic force
microscope much like an optical microscope, only at nanometer resolution.
The VideoAFM works in conjunction with existing AFM’s without affecting the
functionality of the microscope. The VideoAFM™ also allows large surface areas to
be explored before selecting features of interest for a more detailed investigation.
Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is the developer and manufacturer of the VideoAFM and focuses on
high-speed imaging techniques using atomic force microscopy, a key enabling tool in
the field of Nanotechnology. The company is located in the Oxford Centre for
Innovation in the historical city of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
August 2006
PRESS RELEASE - Infinitesima's VideoAFM™ demonstrates real-time AFM imaging of collagen in liquid at 15 frames-per-second.
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OXFORD, U.K., August 10th, 2006 - Infinitesima Ltd., manufacturer of the VideoAFM™, announces
video-rate imaging of bio-molecules in liquid. The VideoAFM has been used to produce real-time images of
collagen in water at 15 frames-per-second. Each image frame was acquired in less than 35 milliseconds, allowing
real-time scanning of the collagen surface.
Dr. Andy Humphris, Chief Technical Officer of Infinitesima said, "Video rate imaging in liquid at nanometer
resolution is very challenging. We are therefore very pleased to see the continuing development and use of
the VideoAFM for the imaging of biological systems in liquid environments."
The real-time video images of collagen were produced with the assistance of Dr. Laurent Bozec at the London
Centre for Nanotechnology. Dr. Bozec commented, "Collagen is an essential substance as it accounts for more
than a quarter of the proteins in the human body. Being able to observe real-time processes at the nanometer
scale in the physiological conditions of a liquid environment is an important step towards our understanding
of how collagen forms the bones and ligaments in our bodies."
The images and movies of collagen in liquid can be seen on the Infinitesima website.
VideoAFM™:
The VideoAFM™ is the first commercially available Atomic Force Microscope that is capable of delivering
real-time images at video frame rates. Imaging 1000 times faster than conventional AFM's, the VideoAFM™
allows users to visualize and interact with chemical or biological processes, at the molecular level, in
real time. The VideoAFM™ supplies up to 25 images per second with full resolution and is part of the
High-speed AFM™ family of instruments from Infinitesima.
The VideoAFM is fast establishing an entirely new method of performing research in nanotechnology. The
instrument allows researchers to operate an atomic force microscope much like an optical microscope,
only at nanometer resolution.
The VideoAFM™ works in conjunction with existing AFM's without affecting the functionality of the
microscope. The VideoAFM™ also allows large surface areas to be explored before selecting features of
interest for a more detailed investigation.
Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is the developer and manufacturer of the VideoAFM™ and focuses on high-speed imaging
techniques for atomic force microscopy, a key enabling tool in the field of Nanotechnology. The
company is located in the Oxford Centre for Innovation in the historical city of Oxford in the United
Kingdom.
April 2006
PRESS RELEASE - Infinitesima selected by the UK Department of Trade and Industry for a Grant for Research and Development.
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OXFORD, U.K., April 11th, 2006 -
Infinitesima Limited, developer of the VideoAFM™, announced today that it has been
selected by the UK Government Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for a Grant for
Research and Development. The selection is a prestigious award, reserved for companies
in the United Kingdom which are at the forefront of research and development.
The grant will allow Infinitesima to advance its leadership position in atomic force
microscopy (AFM) technology. The VideoAFM™ is used by researchers to view dynamic
processes at the molecular level. The instrument also allows users to work with
atomic force microscopes in the same manner as an optical microscope, scanning samples
and viewing processes in real-time. Because of its ability to view dynamic molecular
processes in real-time, the VideoAFM™ is becoming a fundamental tool in the fast-growing
area of Bio-Nanotechnology research. The grant will enable Infinitesima to continue
innovating in this area to bring the value of the VideoAFM™ to new markets.
VideoAFM™:
The VideoAFM™ is the first commercially available Atomic Force Microscope that is capable
of delivering real-time images at video frame rates. Imaging 1000 times faster than
conventional AFM's, the VideoAFM™ allows users to visualize and interact with chemical or
biological processes, at the molecular level, in real time. The VideoAFM™ supplies 25 images
per second with full resolution.
The VideoAFM™ is fast establishing an entirely new method of performing research in
nanotechnology as well as opening new avenues of research. The instrument allows researchers
to operate the instrument much like an optical microscope, but at nanometer resolution.
The VideoAFM™ works in conjunction with existing AFM's without affecting the functionality
of the microscope. The VideoAFMT also allows large surface areas to be explored before
selecting features of interest for a more detailed investigation.
Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is the developer and manufacturer of the VideoAFM™ and focuses on high speed
imaging techniques for Atomic Force Microscopy, a key enabling tool in the field of
Nanotechnology. The company is located in the Oxford Centre for Innovation in the city of
Oxford in the UK.
March 2006
PRESS RELEASE - Infinitesima announces compatibility with the MultiModeT Scanning Probe Microscope from Veeco Corp.
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OXFORD, U.K., March 10th, 2006 -
Infinitesima Limited, developer of the world's first video-rate atomic force microscope,
announced today that it has certified Veeco's MultiMode™ Scanning Probe Microscope to be
compatible with the VideoAFM™.
The VideoAFM is fast establishing an entirely new method of performing research in
nanotechnology and opening new avenues of research. The instrument delivers real-time
video at the molecular-level, allowing researchers to operate the instrument much like
an optical microscope, but at nanometer resolution. Because of its ability to view dynamic
molecular processes in real-time, the VideoAFM is becoming a fundamental tool in the
fast-growing area of Bio-Nanotechnology research. The MultiMode Scanning Probe Microscope
from Veeco is used widely by researchers in the Bio-Nanotechnology field, and this
announcement signifies that the VideoAFM may now be used in conjunction with the MultiMode
in these areas.
Dr. Andrew Humphris, Chief Technology Officer of Infinitesima Ltd. said, "The VideoAFM
continues to draw interest from researchers using a wide variety of atomic force microscopes.
Because our instrument is used in conjunction with an AFM, it is important that we continue
to certify compatibility with the most often used models. The MultiMode from Veeco is
widely used by researchers who are working in the areas where the VideoAFM is having large impact.
As such this is a very significant announcement for us."
VideoAFM™
The VideoAFM is the first commercially available Atomic Force Microscope that is capable of
delivering real-time images at video frame rates. With imaging rates of 1000 times faster
than conventional AFM's, the VideoAFM allows users to visualize and interact with chemical
or biological processes, at the molecular level, in real time. The VideoAFM also allows large
surface areas to be explored before selecting features of interest for a more detailed investigation.
The VideoAFM works in conjunction with existing AFMs without affecting the functionality of
the microscope. A list of all the AFM's which are compatible with the VideoAFM is available
for download at www.infinitesima.com.
MultiMode™ is a registered trademark of Veeco Instruments Inc.
Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is a developer of the VideoAFM and focuses on high-speed imaging techniques for
AFM's, the key enabling tools in the field of Nanotechnology. The company is located in the
city of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
March 2006
PRESS RELEASE - Infinitesima selected as on of "50 to Watch" by Real Business magazine.
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OXFORD, U.K., March 1, 2006
- Infinitesima Limited, developer of the VideoAFM™, announced today that it has been
selected as one of the, ”50 to Watch” startup companies in the UK by Real Business
magazine. The selection is yet further recognition of the unique technology
Infinitesima brings to the Nanotechnology sector.
The VideoAFM™ is fast establishing an entirely new method of performing research
in nanotechnology and opening new avenues of research. The instrument delivers
real-time video at the molecular-level, allowing researchers to operate the instrument
much like an optical microscope, but at staggeringly higher magnification. Because
of its ability to view dynamic molecular processes in real-time, the VideoAFM™ is
becoming a fundamental tool in the fast-growing area of Bio-Nanotechnology
research.
VideoAFM™:
The VideoAFM™ is the first commercially available Atomic Force Microscope that is
capable of delivering real-time images at video frame rates. With imaging rates of
1000 times faster than conventional AFM’s, the VideoAFM™ allows users to
visualize and interact with chemical or biological processes, at the molecular level, in
real time.
The VideoAFM™ works in conjunction with existing AFMs without affecting the
functionality of the microscope. The VideoAFM™ also allows large surface areas to
be explored before selecting features of interest for a more detailed investigation.
Infinitesima Limited specialises in developing advanced products for Scanning Probe
Microscopy, the key enabling tools for nanotechnology era.
Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is a spin out from the University of Bristol, and focuses on high speed
imaging techniques for Atomic Force Microscopy, a key enabling tool in the field of
Nanotechnology. The company is located in the Oxford Centre for Innovation in the
city of Oxford.
December 2005
PRESS RELEASE - INFINITESIMA PARTNERS WITH KLA-TENCOR TO BRING VIDEO-RATE ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPE TECHNOLOGY TO MARKET.
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OXFORD, U.K., December 9, 2005 — Infinitesima, Ltd., announced today that it has formed a partnership with KLA-Tencor's Growth and Emerging Markets (GEM) division to distribute its products to selected markets. Infinitesima’s core technology is the VideoAFM™, the world's first high-speed, video-rate atomic force microscope (AFM). Under the terms of the agreement, KLA-Tencor will distribute the VideoAFM; in North America and Europe with the full backing of its best-in-class sales and applications channel — enabling broader access to this innovative surface metrology solution.
The VideoAFM is the first commercially available atomic force microscope capable of delivering real-time images at video frame rates. With imaging rates 1000 times faster than that of conventional AFMs, the VideoAFM allows users to visualize changes in chemical or biological processes at the molecular level in real time. The VideoAFM also allows exploration of large fields of view before selecting features of interest for more detailed investigation. The VideoAFM works in conjunction with existing AFMs, enhancing their core functionality without detracting from their basic operation.
Jeff Lyons, CEO of Infinitesima commented, "This is a major milestone in the growth of Infinitesima. To garner the attention of such a large and successful company as KLA-Tencor is a great achievement for our company and recognition of the value of the VideoAFM technology. We look forward to working with the GEM division sales force to generate further growth and success for Infinitesima."
“Infinitesima’s VideoAFM is at the forefront of AFM technology,” said Steve Yamamoto, Managing Director in KLA-Tencor’s GEM Division. “We are excited about working with Infinitesima to deliver this leading edge surface characterization technology to our customers and continuing to grow beyond our core semiconductor business.”
About Infinitesima: Infinitesima Limited specializes in developing advanced products for Atomic Force Microscopy, one of the key enabling tools for the nanotechnology era. Infinitesima is a spin-out company from the Physics Dept of the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. It focuses on high speed imaging techniques for Atomic Force Microscopy. Additional information about the company is available on the Internet at http://www.infinitesima.com
About KLA-Tencor: KLA-Tencor is the world leader in yield management and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and related industries. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., the company has sales and service offices around the world. An S&P 500 company, KLA-Tencor was named one of the Best Managed Companies in America for 2005 by Forbes Magazine and is the only company in the semiconductor industry to receive the accolade for this year. KLA-Tencor is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol KLAC. Additional information about the company is available on the Internet at http://www.kla-tencor.com
November 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Infinitesima selected as one of Oxford’s Best New Technology Companies.
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Infinitesima Limited, developer of the VideoAFM™, announced today that it has been selected as
one of Oxford's Best New Technology Companies by the Sir Martin and Lady Audrey Wood Enterprise
committee. Sir Martin and Lady Wood are the founders of Oxford Instruments, a leading instrumentation
company and supplier of advanced technologies.
The award is an honourable recognition for the company. Jeff Lyons, CEO of Infinitesima said,
"We are very proud to be selected as one of the promising new technology companies from the Oxford
area. Oxford is fertile ground for innovation and provides Infinitesima with a high quality locale
and access to the kind of talented people required to develop new technology into a successful business.
With this base, we look forward to making exciting announcements in the near future regarding our
technology and business development activities"
VideoAFM™:
The VideoAFM™ is the first commercially available
Atomic Force Microscope that is capable of delivering
real-time images at video frame rates. With imaging
rates of 1000 times faster than conventional AFM's,
the VideoAFM™ allows users to visualize and interact
with chemical or biological processes, at the
molecular level, in real time.
The VideoAFM™ works in conjunction with existing AFMs without affecting the functionality of the
microscope. The VideoAFM™ also allows large surface areas to be explored before selecting features
of interest for a more detailed investigation.
Infinitesima Limited specialises in developing advanced products for Scanning Probe Microscopy, the key
enabling tools for nanotechnology era.
Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is a spin out from the Physics Dept of the University of Bristol, and
focuses on high speed imaging techniques for Atomic Force Microscopy, a key
enabling tool in the field of Nanotechnology. The company is located in the Oxford
Centre for Innovation in the city of Oxford.
September 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Infinitesima Ltd. announces it will demonstrate its new VideoAFM™ at the Materials Research Society 2005 Fall Meeting and Trade Show in Boston, US.
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Oxford, United Kingdom, 12th September, 2005 – Infinitesima Ltd. announced today that it will be demonstrating the VideoAFM™, the world’s first video-rate atomic force microscope, at the Materials Research Society Fall trade and technology show from 28 November through 2 December, 2005.
The VideoAFM™ is the first atomic force microscope that is capable of delivering real-time images at video frame rates. With imaging rates up to 1000 times faster than conventional AFM’s, the VideoAFM™ allows users to view and interact with molecular processes in real time. It can deliver full video at frame rates of 15 and 25 frames per second. The VideoAFM™ has a viewing window of 3µm by 3µm, which can be moved across a surface in real time. The VideoAFM™ can also generate large area scans, many times the size of the viewing window, at full resolution.
The VideoAFM™ works in conjunction with existing AFM’s without affecting their functionality. The VideoAFM™ also allows large surface areas to be explored before selecting features of interest for a more detailed investigation.
Research in areas such as polymer processes and biotechnology, such as in the study of DNA, will be transformed by the VideoAFM™. Researchers will be able to view processes not previously observed. This technology will help unlock new areas in nanotechnology process development, creating new markets.
Dr. Andrew Humphris, Chief Technology Officer and founder of Infinitesima commented, “We look forward to demonstrating the VideoAFM™ at the Fall Meeting of MRS. The MRS Meeting is an ideal showcase for the new capabilities brought to materials research by the VideoAFM™. The VideoAFM™ is the result of years of research and was designed around the needs of the users of scanning probe microscopes. We have already seen researchers making use of the video capability, but have only scratched the surface with respect to the capabilities of the instrument. The VideoAFM™ is already enabling exciting breakthroughs in nanotechnology.”
** Dr. Humphris will be giving a talk at the Fall MRS Meeting reviewing the latest developments in video-rate AFM microscopy.
About Infinitesima Infinitesima is located in central Oxford, UK, at the Oxford Centre for Innovation building. Infinitesima Ltd. specialises in developing advanced products for Scanning Probe Microscopy, such as the VideoAFM™, which are key enabling tools for nanotechnology. Additional information about Infinitesima Ltd. can be found at www.infinitesima.com.
May 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Infinitesima Ltd. Announces the Release of the VideoAFM™
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click here)
Anaheim, California, 9th May, 2005 - Infinitesima Ltd. announced today that it will
be debuting the VideoAFMT, the worlds first video-rate atomic force microscope, at
the Nanotech 2005 trade and technology show.
The VideoAFMT is the first atomic force microscope that is capable of delivering
real-time images at video frame rates. With imaging rates up to 1000 times faster
than conventional AFM's, the VideoAFMT allows users to view and interact with
molecular processes in real time. It can deliver full video at frame rates of 15 and 25
frames per second. The VideoAFMT can view areas of 3µm by 3µm, with the
viewing area able to be scanned across a surface in real-time.
The VideoAFMT works in conjunction with existing AFM's without affecting their
functionality. The VideoAFMT also allows large surface areas to be explored before
selecting features of interest for a more detailed investigation.
Research in areas such as polymer processes and biotechnology will be transformed
by the VideoAFMT. Researchers will be able to view processes not previously
observed. This technology will help unlock new areas in nanotechnology process
development, facilitating the advancement of new markets.
Dr. Andrew Humphris, Chief Technology Officer and founder of Infinitesima
commented, "The VideoAFMT is the result of years of research and was designed
around the needs of scanning probe microscopes. Several advancements in
scanning probe technology have allowed its existence. We have already seen
researchers making use of the video capability, but have only scratched the surface
with respect to the capabilities of the instrument. I expect the VideoAFMT to enable
exciting breakthroughs in nanotechnology."
About Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is located in central Oxford at the Oxford Centre for Innovation.
Infinitesima Ltd. and specialises in developing advanced products for Scanning
Probe Microscopy, the key enabling tools for nanotechnology.
April 2005
PRESS RELEASE - Infinitesima Ltd. Announces debut of VideoAFM™ at Nanotech 2005.
(for copies of the Press Release in .pdf format, click here)
Oxford, United Kingdom, 21st April, 2005 - Infinitesima Ltd., maker of the
VideoAFMT, the world's first video-rate atomic force microscope, announced today
that it will be debuting the VideoAFMT to a worldwide audience at the Nanotech
2005 trade and technology show, May 10th and 11th, in Anaheim, California.
The VideoAFMT is the first atomic force microscope that is capable of delivering
real-time images at video frame rates. With imaging rates up to 1000 times faster
than conventional AFM's, the VideoAFMT allows users to view and interact with
molecular processes in real time. It can deliver full video at frame rates of 15 and 25
frames per second. The VideoAFMT can view areas of 3µm by 3µm, with the
viewing area able to be scanned across a surface in real-time.
The VideoAFMT works in conjunction with existing AFM's without affecting their
functionality. The VideoAFMT also allows large surface areas to be explored before
selecting features of interest for a more detailed investigation.
Research in areas such as polymer processes and biotechnology will be
transformed by the VideoAFMT.
Researchers will be able to view processes not
previously observed. This technology will help unlock new areas in nanotechnology
process development, facilitating the advancement of new markets.
Dr. Andrew Humphris, Chief Technology Officer and founder of Infinitesima
commented, "The VideoAFMT is the result of years of research and was designed
around the needs of scanning probe microscopists. Several advancements in
scanning probe technology have allowed its existence. We have already seen
researchers making use of the video capability, but have only scratched the surface
with respect to the capabilities of the instrument. I expect the VideoAFMT to enable
exciting breakthroughs in nanotechnology."
About Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is a spin-out from the University of Bristol, UK. The company is located in
central Oxford at the Oxford Centre for Innovation. Infinitesima Ltd. specialises in
developing advanced products for Scanning Probe Microscopy, the key enabling
tools for nanotechnology.
April 2005
PRESS RELEASE -
Infinitesima Ltd. appoints Jeff Lyons as Chief Executive Officer.
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Oxford, United Kingdom, 4th April, 2005 - Infinitesima Ltd., maker of the VideoAFM™, the world's first video-rate atomic
force microscope, announced today the appointment of Jeff Lyons as Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Paul Atherton, Chairman of Infinitesima, commented, "Jeff brings experience in working with technology companies at the early stage,
and building the strategy and business relationships necessary to make a world class company. As such, Jeff will be instrumental in
Infinitesima's next phase of growth as we launch the world's first video-rate atomic force microscope. This technology will fundamentally
change research in areas such as polymer crystalization and molecular-biology, and Jeff will be an enormous help to the company in
developing these markets."
Jeff has 19 years of technology industry experience, primarily in the semiconductor sector. Most recently, Jeff has served as CEO of
semiconductor-related technology startups in the UK including Advanced Rendering Technology in Cambridge. Jeff has also served as a Major
Account Manager covering Cisco Systems for Lattice Semiconductor, as well as having been a Program Manager with Silicon Systems (now part
of Texas Instruments). Jeff has a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from Fullerton State University in California, as well as a Masters Degree
in Management from the London Business School as a Sloan Fellow.
Mr. Lyons commented, "Infinitesima is a very exciting company, at the forefront of its field in atomic force microscopy. We will change
the way researchers think about their work, and make previously impossible research tasks possible. This is already resulting in large
opportunities for Infinitesima, and I look forward helping the company position itself to achieve high-growth."
About the VideoAFM™:
The VideoAFM™ is the first commercially available scanning probe microscope that is capable of delivering real-time images
at video frame rates. With imaging rates up to 1000 times faster than conventional AFMs, the VideoAFM™ allows users to visualize
and interact with chemical or biological processes in real time.
The VideoAFM™ works in conjunction with existing AFMs without affecting the functionality of the microscope. The VideoAFM™ also
allows large surface areas to be explored before selecting features of interest for a more detailed investigation.
Infinitesima Ltd. specialises in developing advanced products for Scanning Probe Microscopy, the key enabling tools for nanotechnology.
About Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is a spin-out from the University of Bristol, UK. The company is located in central
Oxford at the Oxford Centre for Innovation. Additional information about Infinitesima Ltd. can be found at www.infinitesima.com.
March 2005
PRESS RELEASE -
Infinitesima to exhibit the VideoAFMTM at the UKSPM 2005.
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This is a preliminary announcement that Infinitesima Limited, the VideoAFM™ Company, will be exhibiting its new product at the
UK Scanning Probe Microscopy (UKSPM) Conference 2005. The company will be demonstrating the VideoAFM™, a video-rate Atomic
Force Microscope at a conference for the first time, in anticipation of full product release in May 2005. Infinitesima will be
accepting orders for production units at the show.
The UKSPM 2005 Conference will be held at the Cable and Wireless Training and Conference Centre in Coventry on March 21-22, 2005.
VideoAFM™:
The VideoAFM™ is the first commercially available scanning probe microscope that is capable of delivering real-time images
at video frame rates. With imaging rates up to 1000 times faster than conventional AFMs, the VideoAFM™ allows users to visualize
and interact with chemical or biological processes in real time.
The VideoAFM™ works in conjunction with existing AFMs without affecting the functionality of the microscope. The VideoAFM™ also
allows large surface areas to be explored before selecting features of interest for a more detailed investigation.
Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is a spin out from the Physics Dept of the University of Bristol, and focuses on improved
techniques for Scanning Probe Microscopy. The company recently relocated to new facilities at the Oxford Centre for Innovation.
October 2004
PRESS RELEASE -
Infinitesima announces the appointment of Dr. Andrew D. L. Humphris as Chief Technology Officer.
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Dr. Andrew Humphris, whose research led to the development of Infinitesima's Video-rate Atomic Force Microscope,
(VideoAFMT), will be joining the company as Chief Technology Officer from October 2004. Dr. Humphris was most
recently a Research Fellow of the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 and proleptic lecturer with the
University of Bristol.
Andrew Humphris said "Infinitesima is committed to innovating and creating new tools for nanotechnologists.
The VideoAFMTM uses a completely new approach to atomic force microscopy that circumvents the limitations
imposed by traditional approaches. It is very exciting to be part of the team that is delivering this long
awaited product to the market. The VideoAFMT enables scientists to visualise nano-scale events in real-time,
like an optical microscope but with nanometre resolution. This paves the way to a new era for scientists who
can now follow and control chemical or biological processes at the single molecule level. Tools of this
nature are also essential for many industrial applications such as large-area surface inspection and the
realisation of nano-scales devices. It will be very exciting to see how Infinitesima's technology will
revolutionise research in biotechnology and nanotechnology."
Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is a spin-out company from the Physics Department of the University of Bristol.
The company focuses on improved techniques for Scanning Probe Microscopy, a key enabling tool in the
field of nanotechnology and is currently working on a Video-rate Atomic Force Microscope (VideoAFMT),
a product which it expects to announce shortly.
Andy Humphris:
Dr. Andrew D. L. Humphris was a Research Fellow of the Royal
Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 and received a proleptic lectureship in Physics at the University
of Bristol in May 2003. He has researched in the area of nanoscience for the past seven years with a
focus on developing novel tools for working at the nanometre length scale based on scanning probe
microscope methods. He is a founder of Infinitesima and his research has led to the development of the
company's core technologies.
August 2004
Infinitesima announces the appointment of Dr. Paul Atherton as Chairman of its
Board of Directors.
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Dr. Paul Atherton has been appointed Executive Chairman of Infinitesima, the
VideoAFMT company. Dr. Atherton has also recently made a significant equity
investment in the company.
Paul Atherton commented: "I am very excited about Infinitesima and the new
products it is preparing to roll out, which are all based on world leading research from
Mervyn Miles' group at University of Bristol. The new Video-rate Atomic Force
Microscope (VideoAFMT) will allow us to see molecular processes happen in real
time. Infinitesima is a real Nanotechnology company, with real products that allow us
to see things moving and changing at the nano-scale in real time. We really can watch
paint drying and proteins unfolding. We can also scan very large areas at high speed,
replacing Scanning Electron Microscopes in many applications. This technology will
revolutionise many areas of biotechnology and molecular level development. "
Professor Mervyn Miles, the founding chairman of the company, remains on the
board and chairs the Scientific Advisory Board. Mervyn Miles said "This is a very
exciting time for Infinitesima as we prepare to launch new products. We are now
professionalizing our management team and Paul has the experience, and the
connections, to allow us to move forward rapidly."
Infinitesima:
Infinitesima is a spin out from the Physics Dept of the University of Bristol, and
focuses on improved techniques for Scanning Probe Microscopy, a key enabling tool
in the field of Nanotechnology. The company is currently working on a Video-rate
Atomic Force Microscope, a product which it expects to announce shortly.
Paul Atherton:
Paul Atherton is the Chairman of NanoVentures Ltd, an early stage investment
company promoting Nanotechnologies, and of C2V BV. He is also President of
euspen (the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology). Paul is
also on the board of IC Innovations, Sussex Place Ventures and Sulis Innovation, and
is a governor of the London Business School. He sits on the National Strategic
Advisory Group for Nanotechnology. Previously he co-founded Queensgate
Instruments while a graduate student and served as Managing Director until its sale in
March 2000. He lectures, teaches and consults widely on the topic of Nanotechnology
and is an experienced Angel Investor.
Mervyn Miles:
Mervyn Miles is Professor of Physics at the University of Bristol where he is head of
the Microstructures and Nanostructures Research Group with a reputation in the
development and application of instrumentation of scanning probe microscopy (SPM)
techniques to biomolecular systems, new types of microscopy of particular
importance to nanotechnology; SPM plays a key role in nanoscience and technology
through its ability not only to image and follow processes at this scale in most
environments, but also to manipulate and write structures at the nanometre level. He
is also director of University of Bristol's Centre for Nanoscience, and co-director of
the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Nanotechnology at the University of
Cambridge, University College London, and the University of Bristol; the IRC. It is
funded with £10M for six years, and has already attracted substantial further funding.
A new building to house activities in nanoscience and quantum information is being
built in the University of Bristol. Interdisciplinary research is key to nanotechnology
and is central to the philosophy of the IRC. Mervyn Miles has worked in the U.S.A.,
Japan, and Germany, and has been involved in SPM research since 1986. He has
published over 200 research papers and given over 120 invited lectures.
September 2002
A Winner of The New Ventures Competition, 2002
Infinitesima was placed second in the HP New Ventures Competition, held on 23-24 September 2002. The competition was sponsored by Hewlett-Packard and hosted by the Imperial College Entrepreneurship Centre in London. The entrants for the competition came from twelve leading European universities that take part in the HP Entrepreneurship in Technology Forum initiative, a yearly event where participating universities exchange best practices in entrepreneurial education. The event was created to identify and support talented entrepreneurs as they build tomorrow's leading edge technology companies.
http://h40059.www4.hp.com/featurestories/newventure.html
June 2002
A new generation of scanning probe microscopes
Infinitesima announces the development of a novel technology that combines a resonant scanned probe system with near-field optical detection to produce images in ten milliseconds or less. With all the other advantages of conventional SPM it is ideally suited to following dynamic processes in-situ and in almost any environmental conditions.
May 2002
DTI Smart Award
Infinitesima is the beneficiary of a DTI Feasibility Study Award for the development of a novel application for users of existing commercial AFM instruments.
February 2002
1-400 kHz frequency range for the ActivResonance Controller
Following great interest from users wanting to change the quality factor of their force probes in all environments, the frequency range of the ActivResonance Controller has been extended to 1-400 kHz. The effective properties of a probe can now be electronically changed in air as well as liquid and fine tuned in response to any interaction. Improvements in force sensitivity by up to three orders of magnitude have even been achieved.
August 2001
Infinitesima launches the ActivResonance Controller
Infinitesima is pleased to announce its first product to come to market - the ActivResonance Controller.
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