A manufacturer of atomic force microscopes, Asylum Research of Santa Barbara, Calif., has purchased a majority interest in Atomic Force F&E GmbH, of Mannheim, Germany, which has been its European distributor since 1999. The investment is expected to result in better support to customers through expedited services and additional resources. The German company distributes metrology tools as well as atomic force microscopy cantilevers.

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