Femto Scale, Inc. introduced technique, Thin-Film Microbalance, which allow to detect and quantify small amounts of mass. This methode becomes indispensable for micro- and nano- scale research to solve problems in bioscience, electronics, and energy. Capable of measuring on the order of a femtogram, this innovative technology can be applied across a range of opportunities in nanotechnology. The active component of the TFM is a tiny platform that vibrates when powered. When mass is deposited on the platform, the vibrations of the platform slow - analogous to how heavier guitar strings produce lower notes. By constantly monitoring the frequency of the platform, the deposited mass can be measured.
