GWACHEON, South Korea, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Systems Corp., the world's leading provider of atomic force microscopy (AFM) solutions, today announced the launch of the NX1 — a compact, high-performance AFM that delivers atomic resolution imaging in ambient conditions. Developed in collaboration with Prof. Franz J. Giessibl of the University of Regensburg, one of the world's foremost authorities on atomic resolution AFM, the NX1 brings a class of imaging performance previously confined to ultra-high vacuum environments into the reach of research labs worldwide.
The NX1 is based on Orpheus II, a prototype developed by Prof. Giessibl's group at Regensburg that demonstrated atomic resolution imaging in ambient conditions was achievable. Park Systems engineered that concept into a fully realized commercial product — combining the Orpheus II's proven core architecture, including a Kovar body for exceptional thermal stability, with Park Systems' precision manufacturing, product reliability, and global AFM engineering expertise. The result is an instrument that achieves a noise floor about an order of magnitude lower than conventional AFM systems, making atomic-scale imaging accessible in everyday laboratory settings.
"The NX1 is the result of combining Prof. Giessibl's pioneering research with Park Systems' proven ability to bring the world's most advanced science to market," said Dr. Sang‑Joon Cho, Executive Vice President and Head of the Research Equipment Business Unit at Park Systems. "Together, we have created something that neither side could have achieved alone: a truly reliable, supportable, and accessible instrument for researchers worldwide. This is the kind of platform that creates and shapes new markets."
Designed for both performance and everyday usability, the NX1 supports standard silicon cantilevers as well as an optional qPlus (quartz tuning fork) sensor — enabling picometer-scale oscillation amplitudes and the high sensitivity to short-range forces. Probe exchange is simplified through a pre-aligned kinematic chip carrier system, and an integrated on-axis optical microscope provides a direct view of the probe and sample throughout operation. The system is fully compatible with Park Systems' SmartScan™ operating software and SmartAnalysis™ image analysis platform.
"Orpheus II proved the concept, but it was a research instrument — for experts only," said Prof. Franz J. Giessibl, University of Regensburg. "The expertise of Park Systems was essential to make this into a reliable product that the broader research community can use. The NX1 is what the idea always had the potential to become."
The NX1 is now available for order. For technical specifications and application data, visit https://www.parksystems.com/en/products/research-afm/small-sample-afm/nx1 .
ABOUT PARK SYSTEMS
Park Systems is a global leader in nanometrology, providing advanced measurement solutions for research and industrial applications. With regional offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, the company supports customers in semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, and nanotechnology research.
Park Systems' technology portfolio includes atomic force microscopy (AFM), imaging spectroscopic ellipsometry, digital holographic microscopy, white light interferometry, and active vibration isolation systems.
Founded by Dr. Sang-il Park, a contributor to the invention of AFM at Stanford University, the company has grown through continuous innovation and strategic acquisitions—including Accurion GmbH and Lyncée Tec SA—to become a leading force in the global nanometrology industry.
For more information, visit www.parksystems.com
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Park Systems Launches NX1: The Highest Resolution AFM for Atomic-Scale Imaging in Ambient Conditions
Park Systems Launches NX1: The Highest Resolution AFM for Atomic-Scale Imaging in Ambient Conditions
NEW YORK, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Father's Day approaches, more families are rethinking what makes a meaningful gift for dad. While classic choices such as ties, wallets, grooming tools, grilling accessories, and sports gear remain familiar, many shoppers are now looking for gifts that feel more practical, personal, and useful beyond the holiday itself.
This shift reflects a broader change in how consumers view fatherhood and self-care. Today's fathers are often balancing work, household responsibilities, family care, hobbies, and long hours of daily physical activity. Yet their everyday fatigue is easy to overlook, especially when it comes to their hands.
CINCOM, a home wellness brand specializing in massage and relaxation devices, is introducing its Father's Day message, "Give Dad a Moment to Recover," encouraging families to recognize the physical effort fathers put into everyday life and consider wellness gifts that support daily comfort and relaxation.
"Father's Day should be more than another gift-giving occasion," said a CINCOM brand representative. "It can also be a moment to notice how much fathers do every day. Many dads are used to taking care of others without asking for much in return, and we hope to remind families that dads deserve time to rest, too."
Dad's Hands Tell the Story of Everyday Effort
A father's hands often carry much of the quiet work that keeps daily life moving. They may spend hours on a keyboard and mouse, grip a steering wheel during long commutes, repair household items, assemble furniture, take care of the yard, cook meals, carry groceries, play sports, or support hobbies such as golf, fishing, cycling, gardening, and DIY projects.
These repeated movements may seem ordinary, but over time they can contribute to tired, stiff, or overworked hands. Compared with back, neck, shoulder, or leg fatigue, hand discomfort is often easier to ignore and less likely to become part of a regular self-care routine.
CINCOM believes Father's Day is not only an occasion to celebrate dad's role in the family, but also an opportunity to recognize him as an individual who deserves comfort, rest, and recovery.
From Traditional Father's Day Gifts to Practical Wellness Choices
For years, Father's Day gifting has often centered on categories linked to traditional male interests, including tools, electronics, outdoor gear, grilling products, and sports accessories. While these gifts can still be meaningful, more consumers are paying attention to whether a gift can truly improve someone's daily routine.
Wellness gifts are becoming more relevant because they combine emotional meaning with practical value. For many families, a thoughtful gift is no longer just something dad can open on Father's Day. It is something he can continue using after the holiday, especially if it helps him slow down, relax, or feel more comfortable at home.
This is where home massage products are gaining attention as practical Father's Day options. They offer a simple way to turn appreciation into everyday care.
CINCOM Hand Massager: Turning Appreciation Into Daily Comfort
The CINCOM Hand Massager is designed to provide an easy at-home hand care experience through air compression massage and soothing heat. Rather than focusing on complicated features, the product is built around comfort, convenience, and daily usability.
The device offers multiple massage modes and intensity levels, allowing users to adjust the experience based on personal comfort preferences. Its cordless, rechargeable design makes it easy to use in the living room, bedroom, home office, or relaxation space. With short sessions of approximately 15 minutes, it can fit naturally into dad's routine after work, after outdoor activities, before bed, or during a quiet break.
The CINCOM Hand Massager is especially suitable for working dads, frequent drivers, DIY dads, gardeners, golfers, cyclists, fishermen, and retired fathers who want a simple way to unwind at home.
Unlike many seasonal gifts that may be used once and then forgotten, the CINCOM Hand Massager is designed for repeated use. It is not only a Father's Day gift for the moment, but also a daily reminder that dad's comfort matters.
A More Thoughtful Approach to Gifting
As consumers become more intentional about the products they bring into their homes, many are looking beyond price and features. They want gifts that are useful, long-lasting, and aligned with real-life needs.
CINCOM focuses on home wellness products designed for everyday family use. The brand aims to make self-care more accessible through massage devices that are simple to operate, practical for home routines, and suitable for repeated use.
By encouraging longer-term usability, CINCOM also supports a more responsible approach to gifting. Instead of choosing novelty items that may be quickly set aside after the holiday, families can consider products that continue serving a purpose well beyond Father's Day.
Father's Day and Amazon Prime Day Create a Key Shopping Window
This year, Father's Day and Amazon Prime Day fall close together, making June an important shopping period for families seeking practical wellness gifts. For many shoppers, Father's Day is not only a moment to express appreciation, but also a timely opportunity to explore seasonal offers and mid-year savings.
To celebrate Father's Day and the Amazon shopping season, CINCOM will offer limited-time promotions on select home wellness products through its official sales channels, including the CINCOM Hand Massager and other massage relaxation devices.
Shoppers can find the following promotional details during the campaign period:
In addition to the hand massager, families can also explore other home wellness gift options from CINCOM, including select leg massagers designed to help dads relax after long hours of standing, sitting, commuting, exercising, or staying active throughout the day. By supporting tired feet, calves, and thighs, these leg massagers offer another practical way to turn Father's Day appreciation into everyday comfort and recovery at home.
CINCOM hopes the Father's Day and Amazon shopping window will help more families discover simple, practical home wellness products. Shoppers can visit the CINCOM official sales channels for the latest pricing, availability, delivery options, and campaign details. Final pricing and availability are reflected on the corresponding product pages.
A Gift That Reminds Dad to Rest
For fathers who often say they do not need anything, a wellness gift can communicate care in a simple and useful way. It does not require a grand gesture. Through everyday use, it can quietly say: your effort is seen, and your comfort matters.
"We believe the most meaningful Father's Day gifts are not only appreciated when they are opened, but continue to serve a purpose long after the holiday," said CINCOM's product lead. "With the CINCOM Hand Massager, our goal is to offer something practical, thoughtful, and easy to use — a gift that helps dad take a moment for himself."
About CINCOM
CINCOM is a home wellness brand specializing in massage and relaxation devices designed for everyday family use. Its product portfolio covers hand, leg, foot, neck, shoulder, and other home relaxation scenarios, with a focus on simple operation, practical functionality, and accessible pricing.
CINCOM believes self-care should not be limited to professional settings or reserved only for moments of visible discomfort. By continuously improving product design and user experience, CINCOM aims to help more people bring convenient and comfortable wellness routines into their homes.
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Father's Day Gifts Are Shifting Toward Wellness: CINCOM Encourages Families to Give Dad a Moment to Recover
Father's Day Gifts Are Shifting Toward Wellness: CINCOM Encourages Families to Give Dad a Moment to Recover
