[CINTS] Notice: ARIM Shared Facility Search Feature Added to Chatbot

*Note: This page was translated by AI from the Japanese original. In case of any discrepancy, the Japanese version shall prevail.*

Note: This page was translated by AI from the Japanese original. In case of any discrepancy, the Japanese version shall prevail.

A new ARIM (Advanced Research Infrastructure for Materials) shared facility search feature has been added to the chatbot (CINTS Chatbot β) on the CINTS website.

■ Overview
The chatbot can now suggest equipment, based on your purpose and sample conditions, from among the instruments introduced on the ARIM shared facility page (https://nanonet.go.jp/facility.php), part of the Advanced Research Infrastructure for Materials (ARIM) program by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).

■ Details
– New Feature: ARIM Shared Facility Search Mode
– Description: For equipment introduced at https://nanonet.go.jp/facility.php, the chatbot suggests suitable instruments based on your research purpose and other conditions.
– How to Use: Click the chat widget (“CINTS Chatbot β”) at the bottom-right of the screen and ask about shared facility search or equipment recommendations.

■ Notice & Precautions (Trial Operation)
– This feature is currently under trial operation.
– Suggestions provided by the chatbot may contain errors. Please always verify equipment details and the latest availability by following the link to the official ARIM shared facility page (https://nanonet.go.jp/facility.php).
– Specifications may be changed, or the service temporarily suspended, without prior notice for system improvement and testing.

■ Contact / Inquiries
Center for Integrated Nanotechnology Support, Tohoku University (CINTS) Office
Email: office.cints@grp.tohoku.ac.jp