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At Oxford Instruments Asylum Research we specialize in making the best atomic force microscopes for academic research and industrial R&D. Our passion for innovating AFM technology is what drove us to start Asylum in 1999. Since then, we have continuously worked to develop higher performance AFMs.

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Atomic force microscopy: Cypher Family of AFMS

Cypher Family of AFMs

Ultra-high resolution
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Fast and easy to get great results

Atomic force microscopy: Jupiter XR AFM

Jupiter XR AFM

Highest resolution large-sample AFM
5-20× faster imaging than most AFMs
Simpler experience, from setup to results
Ideal for both research and industrial R&D

Atomic force microscopy: MFP-3D Family of AFMS

MFP-3D Family of AFMs

High performance
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Simple to use yet flexible
Solutions for every budget

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Introducing the Jupiter Discovery AFM

Large-Sample AFM Provides Next-Generation Performance for Everyone

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Oxford Instruments Asylum Research announced today the release of the new Vero VRS1250 Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), which enables…

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Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Receives…

The Vero AFM is now an award winner! Vero's recent accolades include: 2024 R&D 100 Award Winner; 2024 R&D 100 Bronze Metal in…

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Powerful AFM Offline Analysis Software Now…

AR Maps is a new and powerful software analysis package for the Jupiter XR Large-Sample Atomic Force Microscope. AR Maps provides…

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