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News & Events

For more information about MCL news and events, please contact the MCL Administrative Office by phone (814-865-2328) or by e-mail (Validate to view address - Send Email via form).


News

 

WYKO NT1100 Optical Profiler Upgrade

MCL recently upgraded the Wyko NT1100 Optical Profiler with a high power objective. This upgrade enables rapid surface imaging over an ~300 x 225 µm field-of-view with a lateral resolution of ~400 nm and a vertical resolution of better than 1 nm. For a brief introduction to the technique, click here. To view images demonstrating the new capability (all images were acquired in less than 60s), click here. If you would like additional information or to setup a training session, please contact Josh Stapleton (814-863-2224 or Validate to view address - Send Email via form ).


MCL Moves to New Electronic Log-In System

Stay tuned for more information about MCL’s transition to a new electronic log-in system.

 

Events

 

Summer 2007 MCL Open Houses

MCL hosted free open houses on Thursday mornings throughout the summer of 2007 for researchers interested in learning more about materials characterization and sample analysis. We expect to host summer open houses again in 2009. Click here to learn more about the open house events.

 

Short Courses

Throughout the year, the Materials Characterization Lab (MCL) offers short courses aimed at educating students, faculty, post docs, staff, visitors, and industry in various materials characterization techniques. Click here to view the upcoming short course schedule.