Bruker
Dimension 3100
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedAn atomic force microscope is a surface metrology and microscopy instrument. Atomic force microscopes are used to map surface topography by scanning a probe across a sample. Atomic force microscopes are part of nanoscale characterization workflows for measuring surface form and local surface-related properties.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedAtomic force microscopes operate by moving a sharp probe relative to a sample surface and recording the interaction between the probe and the surface. Atomic force microscopes produce topographic data from that scanned interaction. Atomic force microscopes can also support modes that sense properties beyond height, depending on the head, holder, and application module installed.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedAtomic force microscopes are used after a surface has been formed, patterned, etched, deposited, polished, or otherwise prepared for inspection. Atomic force microscopes fit into metrology and failure analysis flows where non-destructive surface characterization is needed. Atomic force microscopes are commonly used between process steps to verify topography, roughness, step formation, and localized surface behavior before additional fabrication or analysis.
What do the numbers mean?
Vacuum & pumping1
- Associated MasterFlex L/S Peristaltic Pump[2]
Wafer handling2
Control & software10
Dimensions & facilities2
- 3 Dimension Series AFM Heads (Standard Open Loop XYZ, Closed Loop XY / Open Loop Z and Hybrid Closed Loop XYZ)[2]
Configuration & options25
- Comes with all necessary components[2]
- Including:[2]
- NanoScope Analysis V 1.5[2]
- Dual 22" Dell Flatscreen Monitors[2]
- Digital instruments Trackball[2]
- Keyboard & Mouse[2]
- TMC Gimbal Piston Pneumatic Vibration Isolation Table and Acoustic Enclosure / Hood[2]
- Probe Mounting Block[2]
- Variety of Probe Holders and Fluid Splash Guards (inquire for more details)[2]
- CAFM and Extended TUNA Application Modules[2]
- Several Boxes of Harmonix AFM probes[2]
- Variety of Miscellaneous Spare Cables[2]
- Hardware Parts[2]
- Vibration Isolation
- TMC Gimbal Piston Pneumatic Vibration Isolation Table with Acoustic Enclosure[2]
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- ConfigurationAssociated MasterFlex L/S Peristaltic Pump[2]
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the Dimension 3100 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Dimension 3100 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Dimension 3100 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
The control-system platform and OS era of the Dimension 3100 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Dimension 3100 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the Dimension 3100 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
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Sources & citations
Sources (7)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]Inventory photo
- [3]Inventory photo
- [4]Inventory photo
- [5]Inventory photo
- [6]Equipment inventory listing
- [7]Facilities | Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems — cmdis.rpi.educmdis.rpi.edu
Last updated Oct 18, 2026.
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