Nanobrücken 2025: Nanomechanical Testing Conference

March 4-6 | Fraunhofer IMWS | Halle (Saale), Germany

Bruker is pleased to announce that Nanobrücken 2025 will take place March 4-6 in the beautiful city of Halle (Saale). Nanobrücken, Bruker’s annual conference for international researchers and industrial leaders in nanomechanical and nanotribological testing, includes oral presentations from leading research groups, as well as live demonstrations and discussions with Bruker experts.

Attendees can expect to discover new trends in nanomechanical and nanotribological testing, experience talks from internationally reowned scientists, engage with student talk and poster competitions,  participate in live demonstrations and discussions with Bruker experts, and network with peers during nightly social events.

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Abstract Submission - Deadline is January 17th

Oral Presentation Guidelines
Please bring your presentation file on a memory stick. The presentation screen aspect ratio is 16:9.

• Student talks are 12 minutes in length, with an additional 3 minutes for discussion.
• Contributed talks are 15 minutes in length, with an additional 5 minutes for discussion.
• Invited talks are 25 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes for discussion.

Poster Presentation Guidelines
Posters should be prepared in A0 portrait format; stands and pins will be provided.

About the Nanobrücken Conference

The 15th annual Nanobrücken nanomechanical conference will feature oral presentations from leading research groups as well as practical workshop/tutorials and a student/researcher poster competition. Conference programming is open to all aspects of nanomechanical and nanotribological testing, including biomechanical, in-situ experimentation and theory/simulation.

Topics include:

• Advanced nanoindentation and associated techniques
• Testing in extreme environment
• In-situ testing in SEM/TEM
• Nanomechanical and nanotribological testing theory/simulation, and
• Biomechanical testing

Registration Fees:
The registration fees will depend on the type of profession, please choose the one that describes best your situation. The payment information will be sent to you in the confirmation email later.

• Students - 100€ + VAT
• Professionals - 185€ + VAT

Conference Host:
Prof. Dr. Erica Lilleodden

Conference Venue:
Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS
Walter-Hülse-Straße 1
06120 Halle (Saale), Germany | Map

Contact Us:
If you have questions about Nanobrücken 2025, please contact us. Follow @BrukerNano on X for #Nanobruecken information and updates.

The conference venue Fraunhofer IMWS is located at the Weinberg Campus Technologiepark, with no immediate accommodation options available. Bruker has reserved a room allotment at the Dorint Hotel Charlottenhof, which is located in the City center, with direct access to public transport (direct Tram line to Fraunhofer IMWS institute).

Hotel Dorint Charlottenhof Halle (Saale)
Dorotheenstraße 12, 06108 Halle (Saale)
https://hotel-halle-saale.dorint.com/en/

Distance conference venue to Hotel: 20min via Tram (direct line No 4). 

Room rate: 133 EUR/Night incl. breakfast

How to book: 
You can book via Email or Phone:   
reservierung.halle@dorint.com or +49 345 2923606.   

Please make sure to mention „Bruker“ Allotment.
Deadline for bookings is January 21st.

A cancellation free of charge is possible until 3 days before arrival day. Afterwards 90% cancellation fee apply.