Michael Holman
Michael Holman
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A lot of people find it interesting as a research tool, but in many cases they would much rather have a kit to modify an atomic force microscope they already own rather than purchasing a whole new instrument just to do dip-pen.
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At least one major materials and manufacturing company in the United States we spoke to has already begun outsourcing analytical services to a research center in India. When we spoke to users about the expense of owning and maintaining inspection tools, the biggest expense is the fact you need to hire and pay a highly trained scientist to successfully operate it, and there's big opportunity there for outsourcing.
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When these companies begin shipping products, they don't see the need to buy new tools beyond what they already have for R&D.