The Hysitron TriboIndenter TI900 is a versatile nanoindentation system with a maximum load capacity of 12000 μN. The nanoindenter can work on displacement-controlled, load-controlled, or open-loop fashions. With a Berkovich diamond tip, the nanoindenter can achieve indentation depths of 4μm. Additionally, the system can be adapted to different research necessities with various types of geometry diamond tips such as flat punch, cylindrical, etc. Furthermore, the temperature and humidity can be controlled and monitored during long-lasting grid tests.

The Logitech PM5 Circular Polishing System is a robust lapping and polishing system that can deliver highly flat surfaces. Equipped with a chuck mounted on a PP5 jig, the system can use abrasive suspensions such as diamond, alumina, or SiC to reduce the roughness of surfaces.

The Logitech PM6 Precision Lapping & Polishing System is a modern lapping and polishing system that can deliver highly flat surfaces. Material removal can be monitored via Bluetooth during the polishing protocol. The precision and robustness of the system allow the user to obtain roughness on the nanometer scale.

The Zeiss Axio Imager Z1m light microscope is a modular microscopy platform for all routine applications and highly demanding research. The images can be captured by a digital camera AxioCam MRc5. There is also the possibility of polarizing the transmitted light.

The Hysitron SEM Picoindenter 85 is a precise indentation system that is mounted on a scanning electron microscope. The indenter has a maximum load capability of 30 mN. Each indent can be monitored at high resolution through the scanning electron microscope system. Two different tip geometries, i.e., Berkovich and flat punch open a big spectrum of scientific possibilities.
 

The MTS 858 MiniBionix is a hydraulic axial testing system that can run static and dynamic tests up to 15 kN. Fatigue cycles are possible at frequencies up to 30 Hz. The system includes a load unit with a cross-head-mounted actuator, a hydraulic power unit, and a test controller with the channels of control (force and displacement both in axial and torsional direction and extension under axial loads). Flat and cylindrical samples can be gripped and aligned with the mounted hydraulic grips. Tests can be performed under controlled humidity and temperature conditions through an environmental chamber.