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Here are examples of materials we tested this month:

Mechanical:

• Nanoscratch failure of micro rod coating
• Nanoindentation compression of microparticle
• Nanoindentation DMA of soft polymer
• Nanowear of implant
• Microindentation yeild strength engine part
• Micro scratch/mar of hard composite

3D Non-Contact Profilometry:

• Surface area of biomaterials
• Volume of micro nozzle
• Topography of adhesive
• Roughness of micro wire
• Roughness of thin films
• Texture of various rock samples
• Flatness of glass samples

Tribology:

• Friction testing of liquid solution
• Wear resistance of porcelain
• Wear resistance of hard optical coatings
• Wear resistance of implant samples