Nanobrücken 2026: Nanomechanical Testing Conference

April 8-10 | Leoben, Austria

Bruker is pleased to announce that Nanobrücken 2026 will take 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 will feature oral presentations from leading research groups as well as practical workshops and a poster competition. The conference program is open to all aspects of nanomechanical and nanotribological testing, including testing in extreme environments, in-situ testing in SEM/TEM, theory & simulation, testing biomaterials etc.

Registration and call for abstracts coming soon.

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.

Details of the program and preliminary schedule coming soon.

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Contact Us:
If you have questions about Nanobrücken 2026, please contact us. Follow @BrukerNano on X for #Nanobruecken information and updates.

Conference Hosts:
Priv. Doz. Dr. Megan J. Cordill
Erich Schmid Institute of Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences 

Ass. Prof. Dr. Verena Maier-Kiener
Dr. Michael Tkadletz 
Department of Materials Science, Technical University of Leoben

Conference Venue:
Aula
Franz Josef-Straße 18
8700 Leoben, Austria