nanoindentation

We developed a Matlab toolbox (https://github.com/stabix) to analyze strain transfer in bicrystal and polycrystal, using EBSD and nanoindentation experimental data.

Dear Colleagues,

Indentation, in particular, instrumented nanoindentation has become an elegant and effective technique for probing materials behavior at nanoscales and up.

We are now organizing the Fifth International Indentation Workshop (IIW5), which will take place at the University of Texas at Dallas, USA on November 1-5, 2015.

Dear All, 

We (the NanoBIO Node at Illinois ) have a preliminary release of an online finite element analysis of nanoindentation (indentation) tool using FEAP . 

This preliminary release is limited to linear elastic material, axisymmetric geometry, spherical rigid indenter, and various boundary conditions. 

The Nanobrücken 2014
Nanomechanical Testing Workshop will take place March 26-28, 2014 at INM -
Leibniz Institute for New Materials in Saarbrücken, Germany. This will be the
4th edition of the now-annual Nanobrücken workshop series. This year's Keynote Speaker will be Andrew Minor (University of California, Berkeley).

 Hello all,

Thank you for your application, the position is taken!

Regards and all the best for the new year,

H-Y Amanieu

Hello all,

The ability to accurately measure mechanical properties, using Nanoindentation, in the fields of Life Science has recently become an important aspect of many current studies. In some cases, understanding the mechanical properties of soft biological surfaces have helped uncover the mechanical effects of diseases. Understanding mechanical properties provides a context for identifying the local mechanical behavior linked to specific changes.

Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems
Ping Du; Chen Cheng; Hongbing Lu; Xin Zhang
Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Page(s): 44 - 53

DOI: 10.1109/JMEMS.2012.2213070

Dear Friends,

The reputed Springer publication from The Netherlands has given me the responsibility to edit a book titled “Nanomechanical Analysis of High-Performance Materials”.

Electrical–thermal–mechanical interactions determine the reliability and performance of microelectromechanical devices and systems.
Using the nanoindentation technique the effect of an electric current on the indentation deformation of Sn strips was studied for an
indentation load in the range 50–200 lN. During the indentation an electric current density in the range 993.05–4087.89 A cm2
was
passed through the Sn strips, which introduced electrical–thermal–mechanical interactions. The experimental results showed that the

Hydrogel is known for its super absorbency of water allowing for a close resemblance in flexibility as natural tissue. This close resemblance has made Hydrogel a common choice not only in biomaterials, but also electronics, environment and consumer good application such as contact lens. The use and diversity in application have each their own unique needs and requirements. One such requirement will be known and controlled mechanical properties using nanoindentation.

Traditional Puncture Tests are typically used to determine the penetration characteristics of a wide range of protective material such as films, foils or membrane. It is widely used in food and medical industries on applications ranging from food packaging to rubber gloves and needles. The test is preformed like that of a compressive test. A probe, with multiple tip selection, uses increasing load until material is penetrated and load is recorded at failure.