Design of 3D printed stage for in situ magnetic field application in magnetic force microscopy

We propose a design of 3D printed magnetic stage that allows application of static magnetic fields during magnetic force microscopy measurements. The stage utilizes permanent magnets providing spatial homogeneous magnetic fields. The design, assembly, and installation are described. Numerical calculations of the field distribution are used to optimize the size of magnets and the spatial homogeneity of the field. The stage offers a compact and scalable design, which can be adapted as an accessory onto several commercially available magnetic force microscopy platforms. The stage's utility for in situ magnetic field application during magnetic force microscopy measurements is demonstrated on a sample of thin ferromagnetic strips.