System for mechanical characterization of materials and biological samples in the sub-millinewton force range

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PATENT NO 9046548
APP PUB NO 20120186365A1
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13497322

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The mechanical characterization system includes three main parts: A sub-millinewton resolution capacitive force sensor, at least one micromanipulator with position measurement capabilities, and a microscope. The sensitive axis of the force sensor is adjustably connected via adaptor pieces to the micromanipulator at any angular orientation relative to the sample holder.

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FEMTOTOOLS AG8107 BUCHS

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Beyeler, Felix Regensdorf, CH 8 43
Muntwyler, Simon Zurich, CH 7 34

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