VESTA - Point and Click Local Thermal Analysis
Introduction:
Anasys Instruments has introduced VESTA, a groundbreaking Local Thermal Analyzer designed to facilitate Quality Control (QC) of drug coatings and formulations in the pharmaceutical industry. VESTA is the world's first user-friendly thermal analysis solution that enables localized thermal analysis of heterogeneous samples, surfaces, and in-situ failure analysis at the micron scale. It allows users to identify surface features of interest using an optical microscope and perform precise local thermal analysis using the heated probe. VESTA provides polymer and pharmaceutical researchers with a powerful tool for micron scale localized thermal analysis.
Features:
- Pre-mounted probes for effortless exchange, capable of heating up to 500°C
- Rapid controllable thermomechanical analysis with heating rates of up to 600,000°C/min
- Identification and characterization of different locations based on onset and peak temperatures, as well as measurement of their thermal properties
Benefits:
VESTA combines the high spatial resolution imaging capabilities of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) with the ability to understand the thermal behavior of specific areas of the material. By utilizing an optical microscope, VESTA significantly reduces the sample loading time and data acquisition compared to using AFM alone.
