Nanoindenters are used in numerous applications, including:
Thin films: Evaluating mechanical properties of coatings and surface layers. Biomaterials: Studying the mechanical properties of biological tissues and synthetic biomaterials. Composites: Characterizing the properties of composite materials at the nanoscale. Nanocomposites: Investigating the mechanical behavior of materials reinforced with nanoparticles. Polymers: Measuring the hardness and elasticity of polymer materials.