Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) has revealed its latest innovation in nanomechanical testing, the Hysitron TI 990 TriboIndenter, at the annual Materials Science and Technology (MS&T23) conference. This groundbreaking system sets new benchmarks in performance, automation, and productivity, elevating the standards of nanomechanical testing.
The TI 990 represents a significant leap forward from Bruker’s previous TriboIndenter platform, incorporating new measurement modes, doubling testing throughput speed, and featuring a larger testing area measuring 200mm x 300mm. These enhancements are poised to have a profound impact across various applications and markets. Notable improvements include enhanced accuracy for nanoscale testing of polymer thin films, increased throughput for combinatorial materials science, and the ability to perform multi-measurement analysis on full 300-mm semiconductor wafers. The system’s performance, usability, and flexibility make it an ideal solution for polymer research, alloy development, and semiconductor device characterization.
One of the standout features of the TI 990 is its powerful new tool control, specifically the mixed-mode feedback control, which broadens the horizons of research possibilities in both short and long timescales. Professor Nathan Mara of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities remarked, “Bruker’s latest system includes powerful new tool control, particularly its new mixed-mode feedback control, which opens research possibilities at both extremes of the time domain. It’s impressive to see how the boundaries for new experiments at small length scales are being expanded.”
Dr. Oden Warren, General Manager of Bruker’s nanomechanical testing business, emphasized the comprehensive improvements made to the TI 990. “Every aspect of TI 990 was reimagined to optimize the testing process and potential,” said Dr. Warren. “Our engineers have made everything better, from increased measurement flexibility to easier system setup and more streamlined operation. I look forward to seeing the breakthroughs our customers are going to make with this new system.”
