Laser-free nanoscale force measurements.
Self-sensing cantilevers with integrated piezoresistive readout for AFM, liquid measurements, cryogenic environments, nanoprobing and custom OEM instrumentation.
About c-sense
Enabling the Next Generation of AFM Measurements
c-sense is an Austrian nanotechnology company specializing in self-sensing cantilever technology and laser-free nanoscale force measurements for scientific research, OEM integration and advanced instrumentation.
Our mission is simple: to enable measurements where conventional optical AFM reaches its limits. By combining proprietary self-sensing cantilever technology with dedicated electronics and application expertise, we help researchers and instrument manufacturers perform reliable nanoscale measurements in environments where optical beam deflection becomes difficult — or impossible.
These include:
- Opaque or conductive liquids
- Cryogenic environments
- Confined geometries
- Vacuum and SEM systems
- Nanoprobing
- Customized force sensing solutions
More than a Product Supplier
Complete measurement solutions, not just cantilevers.
At c-sense, we do not simply manufacture cantilevers. We work closely with universities, research institutes and industrial partners to develop complete measurement solutions tailored to demanding scientific applications.
Piezoresistive sensor technology
AFM integration
OEM development
Application engineering
Custom probe development
Electronics for high-performance readout
Whether you need a standard probe or a fully customized solution, our team supports your project from concept to implementation.
Building on Decades of Experience
Two decades of self-sensing cantilever development.
The technology behind c-sense is built upon decades of innovation in self-sensing cantilever development. As the successor to the renowned SCL Sensor.Tech activities, c-sense continues the development and industrialization of piezoresistive self-sensing cantilevers while expanding the technology into new application fields including:
Biotechnology
Semiconductor metrology
Nanomechanics
Quantum technologies
Magnetic measurements
Advanced OEM instrumentation
This continuity ensures that customers benefit from both a proven technology platform and continuous innovation.
Trusted by the Scientific Community
Our technology is used by researchers and instrument developers around the world.
c-sense collaborates with leading universities, research organizations and industrial partners in international R&D projects, contributing to the advancement of next-generation nanoscale measurement technologies.
International research collaborations
Peer-reviewed scientific publications
Funded innovation projects
OEM partnerships
Application-specific developments across multiple disciplines
Team
The people behind the cantilevers.
A compact, technical team spanning research, engineering and operations.
— CEO
Dr. Ernest J. Fantner
25 years of high-level management experience in international high-tech enterprises, following 10 years in academic research. Co-founder of multiple analytical startups with innovation awards.
— Business Development
DI Thomas Fiedler
Over two decades of experience in business development and the industrialization of innovations. Teaches innovation management and entrepreneurship at a university of applied sciences.
— Technical Project Manager
Andreas Kainz
Expertise in micro- and nanosensor technology and the development of measurement systems, with a background in the semiconductor industry and academic research.
— Senior Software Engineer
Lea Yeh, MSc
Designs and builds the software architecture behind c-sense instruments. Eight years of experience across software engineering, data engineering and data science, including semiconductor industry work.
— Senior AFM Application Scientist
Irmak Gürlek Sönmez
Eight years of experience in atomic force microscopy and surface characterization, covering pre-sales through customer training and application development.
— Operations & Logistics Specialist
Maryna Orlova
Over 19 years of international experience in customer care, logistics and operations. Manages order processing, shipping and customer support.
— R&D Project Partner
Dr. Nahid Hosseini
Electrical engineer specializing in MEMS microfabrication. Developed trilayer MEMS devices during PhD studies at EPFL in Lausanne.
— Project Lead
Dr.techn. Stefan Stadlbauer
Entrepreneur and scientist with a background in material chemistry and industrial engineering, bridging technology development toward market application (TRL4 to TRL7).
From Standard Products to Custom Solutions
Every experiment is different.
That's why c-sense offers both standard product families and customized developments, including:
- Self-Sensing Cantilevers
- Trilayer Cantilevers
- NanoOne Starter Kit
- NanoLab Pro Electronics
- OEM Integration Solutions
- Custom Cantilever Development
Our application scientists and engineers work directly with customers to identify the most suitable solution for each measurement challenge.
Browse productsBased in Austria – Serving Customers Worldwide
Headquartered in Austria, c-sense supports customers across Europe, North America and Asia through a growing international network of scientific partners.
From the first feasibility discussion to application support and long-term collaboration, we aim to be a trusted technology partner rather than simply a component supplier.
Award
c-sense is proud to announce that we have been awarded an Eureka label for our CAS-C project, in co-operation with our partners Alemnis, Danube University and EPFL.
The CAS-C NanoInspect brings the power of correlated surface analysis into the failure analysis labs of the semiconductor industry — thin film analysis at nm-resolution in one station, at an unchallenged level.
Have a challenging AFM application?
Whether you need a standard self-sensing cantilever or a fully customized solution, our experts are happy to discuss your measurement requirements.