Kleindiek Nanotechnik

Nanoforging: Controlled forging up to 400 µN

Creation of a 5 µm diameter "anvil" using FIB
Creation of a 5 µm diameter "anvil" using FIB
Isolation of a nano-object
Placement of the nano-object on the "anvil"
Placement of the nano-object on the "anvil"
Alignment of the "hammer" (force sensor) and the "anvil"
Approaching the anvil with the hammer
First contact
Overview image after first contact
Deformation of the nano-object by 100 µN
200 µN
300 µN
400 µN
Overview image at 400 µN