Precision, Speed, and Flexibility in One BioAFM System
Product Overview
The Bruker NanoRacer is the world’s fastest commercial Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), offering unmatched real-time visualization of dynamic nanoscale processes. Operating at up to 50 frames per second, the NanoRacer is engineered for high-resolution single-molecule studies, making it a game-changer in life science research and nanotechnology.
Combining atomic-scale imaging with industry-best noise performance, the NanoRacer enables researchers to capture molecular interactions, structural transformations, and nanomechanical dynamics in liquid environments with ease and precision. Its intuitive design, ultra-stable mechanics, and workflow-based software make it ideal for academic institutions, semiconductor research labs, and electronics material science teams.
Key Features
- True high-speed AFM: up to 50 fps / 5000 lines/sec scanning in closed-loop mode
- Atomic defect resolution with minimal noise (sub-nanometer precision)
- Optimized for small and medium cantilevers for maximum scan speed with minimal force
- Closed-loop scanner design eliminates the need for calibration
- Fully automated laser and detector alignment
- Infrared laser for low sample disturbance; optional photothermal cantilever drive
- 8 MHz bandwidth detector for high-speed signal acquisition
- Modular V7 SPMControl software with programmable experiments and batch data processing
- Built-in features like AutoAlignment, ForceWatch, TipSaver, and intelligent feedback control
- Seamless multi-user interface—ideal for shared research facilities
- Compact scanner design with easy probe and sample exchange
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Max Scan Speed | 50 frames/sec with 100×100 nm² area, 10k pixels |
| Scanner Range | 2 × 2 × 1.5 µm³ (X × Y × Z) |
| Resolution (XY/Z) | <0.09 nm (XY RMS), <0.04 nm (Z RMS) |
| Detector Bandwidth | 8 MHz |
| Z-Axis Resonance Frequency | >180 kHz |
| Typical Sample Size | ~4 mm diameter |
| Software Platform | V7 SPMControl with real-time experiment planning and automation |
| Controller | Vortis™ 2 Speed – low noise, high flexibility digital controller |
| Cantilever Excitation Options | DirectDrive™ or photothermal excitation (730 nm IR) |
| Operating Modes (Standard) | TappingMode, Contact Mode, LFM, force mapping, static/dynamic spectroscopy |
| Optional Modes | PeakForce Tapping, FM/PM modes, higher harmonics, nano manipulation |
| Compatible Probes | Bruker, Nanoworld, Olympus high-speed AFM probes |
Applications
Academia & Research Institutions
- Visualization of protein folding/unfolding and enzyme kinetics in real-time
- Quantification of dynamic nanoscale processes with nanometer precision
- Fundamental studies on material behavior, interface dynamics, and biomolecular mechanics
Semiconductor & Electronics
- Imaging and measurement of polymer blends, nanostructured surfaces, and dielectric films
- Surface quality analysis in microfabricated devices and flexible electronics
- Investigating nanoscale defects, roughness, and step height with atomic resolution
Electrical & Electronic Materials
- In-depth nanoscale analysis of conductive pathways, failure modes, and coatings
- High-speed investigation of surface features on capacitors, PCBs, and MEMS
- Dynamic mapping of nanomaterials like graphene, 2D heterostructures, and nanowires
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