Bruker is pleased to announce the Bruker Nanoindentation User Meeting 2026 from June 9 – 10 in our Eden Prairie, MN facility. This event will include discussions on the latest developments in nanomechanical and nanotribological testing technology, presentations on applied testing, hands-on training, and a tour of the facility.
Don’t miss this opportunity to:
- Discover new trends in nanomechanical and nanotribological testing
- Build your nanomechanical testing skillset with hands-on training alongside Bruker’s applications team
- Engage with Bruker’s presentations and colleagues
Instructional tutorial topics will include advanced nanomechanical techniques, including XPM property mapping and automation, nanoDMA, nanoscratch, testing in extreme environments, in‑situ testing in SEM/TEM, testing biomaterials, and more. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!
Participation fee:
- Professional: $300
- Academic: $150
**DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MAY 26**
Agenda
Day 1 – Technology, Applications & Facility Tour
Time | Session | Description | Speaker |
8:30 – 9:00 | Registration & Coffee | Badge pickup and networking | |
9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome & Meeting Overview | Bruker Nano Surfaces leadership introduction | Douglas Stauffer, Sanjit Bhowmick, David Vodnick |
9:15 – 9:45 | Keynote | Future directions in nanomechanical and nanotribological testing | Douglas Stauffer |
9:45 – 10:15 | Technology Update | Latest developments in automation, property mapping, and instrumentation | Eric Hintsala |
10:15 – 10:30 | Coffee Break | — | |
10:30 – 11:00 | Tutorial – XPM Property Mapping | High-throughput nanomechanics and automation workflows | Eric Hintsala |
11:00 – 11:30 | Application Talk – Soft Materials & Biomaterials | Dynamic mechanical analysis for polymers and biomaterials | Radhika Laxminarayana |
11:30 – 12:00 | Application Case Study | Nanomechanical testing of thin films and coatings (Testing & Data walkthrough) | |
12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch | — | |
1:00 – 2:30 | Hands-On Instrument Rotations | - TI 990 operation | |
2:30 – 2:45 | Coffee Break | — | |
2:45 – 3:45 | Advanced Tutorial – Extreme Environment Testing | High temperature and environmental testing methods | Kevin Schmalbach |
3:15 – 3:45 | Special Session – AFM & Nanoindentation Correlation | Connecting PeakForce Tapping with nanoindentation measurements | John Thornton, Hikari Kitadai |
3:45 – 4:45 | Bruker Facility Tour | Manufacturing, applications labs, and demonstration facilities |
Day 2 – Advanced Methods & Training
Time | Session | Description | Speaker |
8:30 – 9:00 | Coffee & Networking | — | |
9:00 – 9:10 | Day 2 Welcome | Agenda recap | Hikari Kitadai |
9:10 – 9:40 | Technical Talk – In-Situ Nanomechanics | Mechanical testing inside Electron Microscopes | Sanjit Bhowmick |
9:40 – 10:10 | Advanced Application Talk | Thin films and coatings; high throughput environments | Eric Hintsala |
10:10 – 10:30 | Coffee Break | — | |
10:30 – 11:30 | Customer Presentations | Case studies: semiconductors, coatings, energy materials | TBD |
11:30 – 12:00 | Expert Panel Discussion | Best practices in nanomechanical testing | |
12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch | — | |
1:00 – 2:30 | Advanced Training Sessions | Track A Advanced Methods Track B Data Analysis | |
2:30 – 2:45 | Coffee Break | — | |
2:45 – 3:45 | Open Lab Session | Instrument demonstrations and experiment discussions | |
4:15 – 4:30 | Closing Remarks | — | |
4:30 – 6:00 | Optional Networking / Instrument Demos | Continued discussions and demos |
Meet the Team
Meeting Venue
The Eden Prairie, MN facility is conveniently located 20 minutes from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). To see directions from MSP to the facility on Google Maps, click here.
9625 West 76th St., Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Call for Posters
We invite researchers and users to submit a poster abstract highlighting their work, applications, or innovations using Bruker Nanoindentation (NI) technologies. Selected submissions will be invited to present a poster during the User Meeting poster sessions.
**Submissions are Closed**
Registration
After you submit this form, a Bruker representative will contact you to complete your registration.