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Abstract:

This presentation introduces the theoretical and practical concepts of instrumented indentation. You will discover its origins, its many advantages and its practical applications in a wide range of industrial and academic sectors. The numerous presented examples will illustrate that the properties measured by instrumented indentation extend far beyond the hardness and elastic properties of surfaces. Tribology is commonly defined as the science of friction and lubrication. This presentation will detail the basic concepts of tribology, its specifics and present numerous examples of applications in fields as varied as medical technologies, food industry, cutting tools and many others.

Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

About the Speaker

 Jiri Nohava is the Head of Product Competence & Lead Application Scientist at Materials Surface Characterization unit of Anton Paar. He obtained his PhD in materials science at the Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic). He joined Anton Paar TriTec in 2007 and has since become a specialist in instrumented indentation, tribology and scratch testing. His main task is development of new applications with Anton Paar instruments in frame of scientific and industrial projects. He regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals and participates at international conferences