FastObs, dynamic nanoindentation enabling fast observation, high stain rate, fatigue testing and multiaxial loading and force measurements

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 18003.1 PFNM-NM

Short description (German)

FastObs, dynamic nanoindentation enabling fast observation, high stain rate, fatigue testing and multiaxial loading and force measurements

Short description (English)

FastObs, dynamic nanoindentation enabling fast observation, high stain rate, fatigue testing and multiaxial loading and force measurements

Abstract (German)

Today discovery of new materials is hampered by the lack of instruments enabling scientists to measure the mechanical response to multiaxial and high-frequency excitation at the nano-scale. To address this market demand, we propose a solution based on a 3 degrees-of-freedom piezo transducer, increasing by 4 orders of magnitude the velocity possible with commercial products.

Abstract (English)

Today discovery of new materials is hampered by the lack of instruments enabling scientists to measure the mechanical response to multiaxial and high-frequency excitation at the nano-scale. To address this market demand, we propose a solution based on a 3 degrees-of-freedom piezo transducer, increasing by 4 orders of magnitude the velocity possible with commercial products.