KP Technology

For 3 days Professor Baikie will be displaying a range of Kelvin Probe systems; Ambient Scanning (SKP5050), Surface Photovoltage (SPV020), Ultra High Vacuum (UHV020) and Surface Photovoltage Spectroscopy (SPS030). We invite anyone who wishes to ask Professor Baikie any questions regarding our extensive range of Kelvin Probe systems, or has samples that they would like a quick measurement on, to please attend KP Technology's booth at the Moscone Center, San Francisco.

Spring MRS, San Francisco, USA
April 2010

Following the success of the Boston meeting we will be exhibiting
our equipment for the convinience of those customers on the West
Coast at the Spring, San Francisco, meeting. You will have the chance
to see, first hand, our Scanning Kelvin Probe System (with new optical
enclosure for Surface Photovoltage (SPV) measurement) and our Ultrahigh
Vacuum UHV KP020 Kelvin Probe with new mini analysis chamber.

It is also an opportunity to bring along your own conducting or semi-conducting samples for a demonstration of work function measurements.

To arrange a specific appointment to view our equipment range contact: iain@kelvinprobe.com

Prof Baikie will also be providing a free hands on workshop at the booth:
Details to follow

KP Technology Webinar, World Wide Broadcast
February 2010 - Update

Confirmed Speakers:

Dr. Greg Lopinski, Biomolecular Sensing & Imaging Group,
Steacie Institute, National Research Council of Canada

"Organic Monolayers on Semiconductors"

Prof. Dongyang Li, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering,
University of Alberta, Canada

"Corrosion and Surface Photovoltage"

Mr. AJ Cooper, Graduate Research Assistant, Molecular Electronics Group, University of Virginia

"Surface Dipole Modification of Silicon Surfaces"

Register for the event.

See details here Webinar Invitation

KP Technology Webinar, World Wide Broadcast
February 2010

Professor Iain Baikie in conjunction with the publication 'Thin Solid Film' will be heading up an expert panel presenting an educational webinar introducing viewers to the principle of the Kelvin Probe technique, explaining how it works, the information it provides and how this can be interpreted through the use of examples and typical applications in Materials Science.

Attendees will discover the advantages this highly sensitive research tool can offer and will also have an opportunity to ask any questions relevant to the Kelvin Probe technique and their current research requirements.

Prof Baikie and invited guests will present:

Introduction to the Traditional Kelvin Probe for
High Resolution Work Function Measurements
on Thursday 25th February
4.00pm - 5.00pm GMT /11.00am-12.00pm EST

Register for the event.

See details here Webinar Invitation

Fall MRS, Boston, USA
December 2009 - Update

We would like to thank everyone who came to visit us at the event.
It was a very enjoyable and successful meeting.

For those who missed it and those who would like to review it's content
Prof. Baikie has added his Seminar Notes to the website.

Fall MRS, Boston, USA
December 2009

We will be exhibiting our very popular SKP5050 Scanning Kelvin Probe System
(with new optical enclosure for Surface Photovoltage (SPV) measurement) and
our Ultrahigh Vacuum UHV KP020 Kelvin Probe with new mini analysis chamber.

We would be delighted to perform work function measurements on your conducting or semi-conducting samples to arrange a specific appointment to view our equipment range contact: iain@kelvinprobe.com

Prof Baikie will also be providing a free workshop:
Introduction to the Kelvin Probe for High Resolution Work Function Measurements
on Tueday 1st December 2.30 - 3.30pm in Exhibit Hall C (Opposite Career Centre) Register for this seminar here: Registration

See details here MRS Invitation

Collaborative Abstract Submitted to ICANS23
August 2009

ECN Solar Energy and KP Technology Ltd have had collaborative abstract
"In-situ measurements of surface (photo)voltage of roll-to-roll deposited thin film silicon solar cells" accepted for presentation at the 23rd International Conference on Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Semiconductors in Utrecht.

The program of ICANS23 is available at www.icans23.org

E-MRS, Strasbourg, France
June 2009 - Update

This years EMRS conference in Strasbourg was a great success. Thanks to all who visited our stand. For those of you who would like to visit us at the next conference the details will be posted here soon.

E-MRS, Strasbourg, France
June 2009

KP Technology will exhibit at the E-MRS in Strasbourg between June 9 – 11 2009. Come and visit us at booth #27. Bring along your own material samples and let us show you how the SKP5050 or our other ambient and UHV Kelvin Probes can work for you.

Visit www.emrs-strasbourg.com for more information.

Professor Iain Baikie nominated for Highlands & Islands Regional Director of the Year
February 2009

Professor Baikie has been nominated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise for the Highlands & Islands Regional Director of the year award in the prestigious Institute of Directors Awards for 2009.

KP Technology wins John Logie Baird Award
December 2008

KP Technology are honoured to have won the John Logie Baird Award for Impact Through Innovation. The Award was presented to Professor Iain Baikie at a gala dinner in Glasgow on the 10th of December 2008.

Returning after a 5-year absence, the Awards, run by Glasgow Opportunities and Malcolm Baird, the son of John Logie Baird, were launched in the Scottish Parliament in June 2008.

More information abouth the John Logie Baird Awards programme can be found at www.johnlogiebairdawards.co.uk

Fall MRS Meeting, Boston, MA
December 2008

KP Technology will demonstrate the unique ‘Baikie System’ Scanning Kelvin Probe SKP5050 at this years Fall Materials Research Society meeting. Visit us at booth #1201 between 1 – 4 December 2008.

Visit www.mrs.org for more information

European Space Agency awards KP Technology contract for Kelvin Probe project
August 2008

KP Technology, have been awarded a contract with the European Space Agency to increase the system capabilities of the Kelvin Probe in order to meet the requirements for their latest research into bimetallic or galvanic corrosion.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Composed of 17 member states the ESA is responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of the European Space programme.

KP Technology has won the Kelvin Probe contract through the opportunities provided by the European Space Agency SME Initiative.

The European Space Agency’s programmes are designed to find out more about Earth, its immediate space environment, our Solar System and the Universe. ESA also work hard to develop satellite based technologies and services. The avoidance of galvanic corrosion in the development of satellites is a major standard requirement for the ESA and recent investigations of the galvanic compatibility of different metals have called upon the use of a Kelvin Probe to further understand the properties of the metallic materials that are used in space.

Professor Iain D Baikie, Director of KP Technology said “We are delighted with the award of this research contract by an existing customer. Through this program of research we aim to enhance our system capabilities, allowing KP Technology to enter new markets. The ESA contract will permit us to develop and trial several new technologies which will act as prototypes in areas other than corrosion including forensics and bio-technology.”

To learn more about using the Kelvin Probe for corrosion measurements take a look at the following publication:

Behaviour of a zinc–iron bimetallic couple coated with poly-vinyl butyral lacquer during intermittent exposure to salt solution

Corrosion Science, Volume 49, Issue 8, August 2007, Pages 3361-3380 E.P. Whyte, J.M. Sykes

ECOSS 25
July 2008

KP Technology Ltd will exhibit at the European Conference on Surface Science being held at Liverpool University between 28th and 31st July 2008.

KP Technology Ltd wins a Queens Award
April 2008

KP Technology Ltd, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2008, for research, design and manufacture of Kelvin Probes. The Queen's Awards for Enterprise is an awards programme for businesses who excel at international trade, innovation or sustainable development. They are the highest official UK awards for British businesses. To be awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of Innovation, businesses must be able to demonstrate substantial improvement in business performance and commercial success, to levels that are outstanding for the size of the applicant's operations.