A nanoscale IR spectroscopy and imaging platform combining highest performance scattering SNOM, photothermal based AFM-PTIR and advanced material property mapping capabilities with AFM performance that rivals the best of high end AFM’s. These 2 complementary techniques offer chemical analysis, as well as chemical and optical imaging with spatial resolution of 10nm for both organic and inorganic applications. Additional mechanical, electrical and thermal property mapping capabilities provide a complete materials characterization platform. The nanoIR2-s provides options for chemical imaging and spectroscopy in mid-IR, visible and near IR regions.