April 8-10 | Leoben, Austria

Nanobrücken 2026: Nanomechanical Testing Conference

Bruker’s annual Nanomechanical Testing Conference and User Meeting covering all aspects of nanoindentation and nanotribological testing, featuring presentations by leading experts in the field.

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Nanobrücken 2026: Nanomechanical Testing Conference

April 8-10 | Leoben, Austria

Nanobrücken 2026 took place April 8-10 in the beautiful city of Leoben. The 16th annual Nanobrücken conference for international academic and industrial researchers and leaders in nanomechanical and nanotribological testing featured oral presentations from leading research groups as well as practical workshops and a poster competition. In a pre-conference workshop we provided a concise, practice‑oriented overview of nanoindentation, spanning fundamental principles through advanced experimental techniques.

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Topics included:

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.