Nanomanipulators for SEM/FIB: AutoProbe®

Omniprobe is a world leader of accessories that enable "nano-lab" capabilities for electron and ion beam microscopes.

What can an AutoProbe Nanomanipulator do?
Adding a nanomanipulator to a FIB or SEM opens up a whole new world of possibilities:

Moving nanoparticles and nanowires into specific patterns and test structures
Performing microdissection of biological samples
Charge neutralisation
Automatically move to and between stored locations
Rapid preparation of high quality atom probe and TEM samples
Perform electrical/mechanical testing

The AutoProbe is a port-mounted solution driven through a PC interface. It's always there when you need it - and out of the way when you don’t. It takes advantage of the full microscope functionality, including full stage tilt and use of other mounted accessories. Omniprobe uses a unique approach to assist with the 3D manipulation of objects which results in easier manipulation and higher success rates.

AutoProbe 200
AutoProbe 300
App notes

Omniprobe Autoprobe300 Nanomanipulator The AutoProbe 200 is Omniprobe's most popular nanomanipulator system. It is a PC-controlled, closed loop multi-purpose nanopositioning system capable of in situ lift-out, electrical measurements, nanomechanical testing and charge neutralization in the FIB or SEM.

Features you want

Space-saving, port-mounted solution
“True XYZ motion” relative to the sample at any stage tilt
Accurate linear motion in ANY direction
Closed loop feedback control
Aligned tip change process for streamlined tip replacement
Apply a +/-10V bias to the tip
Option for concentric-corrected rotation
Free license to use Omniprobe patented methods

Unique benefits you need

Proven ease of use and flexibility in nanomanipulation
Port mounted - frees stage and chamber space
Retain 100% of the microscope’s functionality, including full stage tilt and use of other accessories
Use with any sample size that the microscope can accommodate
Manipulate while at the microscope’s minimum working distance
Visualise the sample during rotation at up to 5000x magnification: quickly re-orient samples in-situ
Rapidly create high quality high resolution TEM and atom probe samples
Easily make plan-view TEM samples and samples with reduced curtaining
Assemble custom SPM tips and position nanowires

Omniprobe Autoprobe300 Nanomanipulator Our 8th generation nanomanipulator, the AutoProbe 300 is the ultimate port-based solution for efficient work and reduced contamination.

Building upon the industry-leading technology in the AutoProbe 200, the AutoProbe 300 adds the capability of semi-automated in-situ tip change. Tips are acquired or deposited from a cassette mounted within the microscope chamber to the side of the holder. Sample manipulation is streamlined and chamber cleanliness is promoted by reducing the amount of chamber venting.

The AutoProbe 300 also provides a safe "resting point" feature that stores lift-out samples prior to the grid attach step - much valued by multi-user labs. For weld-free grid attach or sample manipulation for backside milling and atom probe preparation, the cassette conveniently interfaces directly with Omniprobe's Short-Cut™ tool.

Features
All the features of the AutoProbe 200 plus