The MFP-3D-Bio and the Cypher-ES are dedicated to research (as opposed to metrology or fabrication). They have a particular wide range of well-designed, useful accessories. The software can be modified by the user, in order to accomplish particular tasks. Unlike the majority of SPMs, which are built essentially as a “black box””, the instruments of Asylum Research are of utmost flexibility.

The MFP-3D-Bio comes with many accessories which are useful for biological applications. It is combined with an Inverted Optical Microscope. It has a wide range of mechanical and electrical characterization modes, temperature and humidity control, and more.

The Cypher-ES (Environmental Scanner) allows for temperature control, working in inert atmosphere, working with highly volatile liquids, and work under flow. The Cypher-ES has a particular low noise level. It can work with ultra-small cantilevers.

The mechanical testing modes of the MFP are complemented with a Nanoindenter. The Nanoindenter can use conductive probes.

All instruments are equipped with LVDT position sensors. This enables precise positioning, accurate readings, and makes piezo re-calibration unnecessary. Sample size is limited, in particular for the Cypher-ES. All instruments use “bottom scanner”, so the samples must typically be glued to a holder.