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New – NanoWorld introduces Arrow-ACR Silicon AFM probe

A reliable replacement of the Olympus®* AC160 –
Optimized Positioning with Maximum AFM Tip Visibility

NanoWorld AG is pleased to introduce the new Arrow-ACR AFM probe, developed to provide research professionals worldwide with a dependable alternative to the discontinued Olympus®* AC160 microcantilever.

The Arrow™ ACR (typical resonance frequency 300 kHz, typical force constant 26 N/m), combines identical mechanical properties as the
Olympus®* AC160 with the well-known Arrow AFM tip and cantilever geometry. Always positioned exactly at the end of the AFM cantilever, this AFM probe offers easy positioning of the AFM tip over the area of interest.

With their moderate stiffness (typical force constant 26 N/m) the Arrow™ ACR probes are particularly suitable for studying relatively soft materials, including various polymers. These AFM probes are designed to perform optimally in non-contact/Tapping™ mode in air, enabling detailed characterization of thin films, coatings, surface roughness, and localized defects.

Users can expect stable operation, high sensitivity and high-speed scanning capabilities, ensuring reproducible data across a wide range of applications.

For researchers seeking a seamless transition from the discontinued
Olympus®* AC160, the NanoWorld® Arrow™ ACR offers a reliable solution backed by NanoWorld’s manufacturing precision and quality control.

Product announcement of new NanoWorld Arrow-ACR AFM probe – replacement for from the discontinued Olympus®* AC160 microcantilever on the top left. NanoWorld logo on the right. SEM image (side view) of an Arrow silicon AFM tip. On the lower right there is a small image of Arrow AFM cantilever and AFM tip.
A reliable replacement of the Olympus®* AC160 – NanoWorld introduces new Arrow-ACR Silicon AFM probe
Optimized Positioning with Maximum AFM Tip Visibility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Olympus® is a trademark of Olympus Corporation

NanoWorld at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan (Nara, Sept 24–26, 2025)

NanoWorld at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan (Nara, Sept 24–26, 2025)

Hello from Nara! NanoWorld is exhibiting with our partner NanoAndMore Japan at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan. If you’re working at the frontiers of biophysics—membranes, proteins, cell mechanics, or high-resolution imaging in liquid—come by booth #36 to discuss the best AFM probe for your experiment.

We’ll be showcasing the Pointprobe® and Arrow™ series—trusted worldwide for consistency, tip sharpness, and batch-to-batch reproducibility—plus short-cantilever options for fast dynamics. Our team can help you choose geometries and parameters that improve stability, SNR, and throughput on your instrument.

Let’s connect in Nara and move your research forward—one high-quality probe at a time.

Where: NanoAndMore Japan, Booth #36
When: Sept 24–26, 2025 • Nara Prefectural Convention Center

Will we meet you there too?

Links: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nanoandmore_biophysicalsociety-biophysics-japan-activity-7376403255766978560-w_Py?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAALvkMBwGHy64KM4axkIUefmRhPI3hf0lQ

NanoWorld banner with Pointprobe® and Arrow™ AFM probes; team on site at the NanoAndMore Japan booth

Meet us at 63rd Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan next week

NanoWorld AG CEO Manfred Detterbeck will be at the NanoAndMore Japan booth at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan held from September 24– 26, 2025 at Nara Prefectural Convention Center.   Will we meet you there too?

cartoon of the NanoWorld AFM probes professor and robot dreaming of Nara Japan, dream bubble is showing the Nara skyline
Meet you at the NanoAndMore Japan booth at Nara Prefectural Convention Center next week

 

 

Skyline of Nara
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