Beyond the Surface Add on Module 3 - Indentation and Scratch Applications: Gain Industry-specific application knowledge

Beyond the Surface Add on Module 3 - Indentation and Scratch Applications
Gain Industry-specific application knowledge by exploring the diverse applications of indentation and scratch testing techniques across various industries. This four-part series delves into the testing of battery materials, focusing on mechanical properties that enhance durability and efficiency, and the evaluation of medical materials and devices, with a special emphasis on soft materials like stent coatings and contact lenses. Additionally, it covers the performance testing of automotive and aerospace components, highlighting functional coatings such as TiN and the mar resistance of paints. The series also investigates soft materials, including paints, soft polymers, and bio-materials, providing deeper insights through advanced instrumented characterization techniques.
 

March 4, 2025: Battery Materials
This webinar highlights the critical role of mechanical property testing in evaluating the performance and reliability of battery materials, offering real-world examples from various stages of the manufacturing process. Key topics include the durability of electrode coatings, a crucial factor for long-term battery performance, the analysis of particle fracture to ensure structural integrity, and the evaluation of surface property variation, which can impact battery efficiency. 

By the end of this webinar, participants will understand how mechanical testing can optimize battery materials and improve overall product quality.

March 18, 2025: Medical Devices
This webinar presents key examples illustrating the importance of mechanical properties in the design and performance of medical materials and devices, with a particular emphasis on soft materials and small-scale devices. Topics include the mechanical behavior of stent coatings, essential for durability and effectiveness in vascular treatments, tooth enamel treatments for enhancing dental health, and the mechanical optimization of contact lenses to ensure comfort and functionality. 

By the end of this webinar, participants will gain valuable insights into how mechanical testing contributes to the development and success of medical innovations.

 

April 1, 2025: Automotive and aerospace
This webinar focuses on the critical testing of automotive and aerospace components, with an emphasis on evaluating the performance of functional coatings used in these industries. Participants will explore the mechanical behavior of hard protective coatings such as TiN, the mar resistance of paints, and the adhesion of optical coatings critical for both durability and performance. Additionally, we will cover high-temperature testing, essential for ensuring the reliability of materials in extreme environments. 

By the end of this webinar, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of the testing methods used to validate the performance of coatings in automotive and aerospace applications.

April 15, 2025: Soft Materials
This module delves into the unique challenges of testing soft materials and explores how instrumented characterization techniques provide deeper insights into their mechanical behavior. Topics include the analysis of paints and varnishes for their flexibility and durability, the testing of soft polymers used in a variety of industries, and the evaluation of bio-materials, which play a crucial role in medical and biological applications. 

By the end of this webinar, participants will understand how advanced testing methods can accurately assess the properties of soft materials, enabling improved performance and reliability.

You need to register for each individual webinar that you wish to participate.