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). The 15th annual Nanobrücken conference for international researchers and industrial leaders in nanomechanical and nanotribological testing will feature oral presentations from leading research groups as well as practical workshop/tutorials and a student/researcher poster competition. The conference programme 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
  Expand your knowledge beyond the basic nanoindentation techniques used to determine hardness & elastic modulus, by learning about novel, highly precise instruments and advanced techniques for achieving greater accuracy and resolution. For example, using advanced nanoindentation technology to achieve very small indentation depths and forces that allow the study of thin films, coatings, and small-scale structures.
  
  
• Testing in extreme environments
  Learn about performing nanoindentation tests under different environmental conditions, for example, studying the mechanical properties of materials at elevated temperatures, which is crucial for applications in aerospace, energy, and materials processing, or at low temperatures to understand the behaviour of materials at cryogenic temperatures, which is important for applications in the aerospace industry and superconducting materials.
  
  
• In-situ testing in SEM/TEM
  In-situ testing in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) involves performing experiments directly within the microscope to observe real-time changes in the material’s structure and properties under various conditions. This approach provides valuable insights into the behaviour of materials at the micro and nanoscale.
  
  
• Nanomechanical and nanotribological testing theory
  Learn more about the theory and best practices of nanoindentation and nanotribology from renowned experts in the field.
  
  
• Biomechanical testing
  Use nanoindentation techniques to determine the biomechanical properties biological material at the nanoscale. This approach is particularly useful for understanding the mechanical behaviour of tissues, cells, and biomaterials used in medical applications.
  
  
  

Hands-on Instrument demonstration on the new Hysitron TI Premier II nanoindenter

We are happy to announce that Bruker’s new Hysitron TI Premier II nanoindenter will be at Nanobrücken 2025. This state-of-the-art system offers extensive nanomechanical testing capabilities and is easily upgradable to keep up with evolving research requirements.

It uses the proven Hysitron technology to quantitatively measure material properties and responses, such as modulus, hardness, fracture toughness, strain rate sensitivity, creep, and stress relaxation. 

Register your interest in a demonstration and bring a sample to see how the new TI Premier II can advance your research!

Lab Tour at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS

Join the tour of the Fraunhofer IMWS labs and learn about the methods used at the institute for application-oriented microstructure characterization. The Fraunhofer team will present the instruments, outline common applications, and explain approaches for developing new test methods and equipment. State-of-the-art equipment and tests include:

Microstructural analysis and failure diagnostics (STEM/TEM, etc.) 
Non-destructive failure localization (SAM)
Micromechanical sample preparation (Laser Lab)
Micromechanical Characterization & Testing (Nano-Indentation)

Combination of scanning electron microscopes and quantitative nanomechanical testing (SEM Indenter)

During the tour, experienced experts will answer your individual questions. We are looking forward to your interest!

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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.

Abstract Submission - Closed

If you have a late-breaking poster abstract, please contact Dr. Ude Hangen (Ude.Hangen@bruker.com) after registering.

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.

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 February 4th.

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