Nanoindentation

MTA03

Versatility and high resolution, optimized for soft materials

The MTA03 Micromechanical Testing and Assembly System is a versatile tool for accurately quantifying micro- and nanoscale mechanical properties and dimensions.

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Why MTA03?

The MTA03 Micromechanical Testing and Assembly System is a versatile tool for accurately quantifying micro- and nanoscale mechanical properties and dimensions.

It integrates the functions of a nanoindenter, micro-tensile tester, stylus profilometer, and microstructural analyzer. Capable of measuring forces within ±200 mN at a 0.5 nN resolution and displacements from 0.1 nm to 29 mm across three axes, it suits a wide range of applications.

The system is customizable for various testing orientations and equipped with FemtoTools FT-S Microforce Sensing Probes for precise force measurements. It also supports microassembly and sample preparation with FT-G Microgrippers, making it a comprehensive solution for microstructural analysis.

<p>FT-MTA03 Micromechanical Testing System with open doors.</p>

<p>Side view of FemtoTools FT-MTA03 system highlighting its integrated microscope and precision sensing probe for microstructure analysis.</p>

<p>FT-MTA03 Micromechanical Testing System with closed doors.</p>

<p>Close-up of Femto-Indenter tip engaged with material for nanomechanical testing.</p>

<p>Close-up of FT-MTA03's microforce sensing probe performing a measurement on a sample, showcasing lateral actuation.</p>

<p>Side Close-up of FT-MTA03's microforce sensing probe performing a measurement on a sample, showcasing the side microscope.</p>

Key Features

Unmatched Flexibility

Micromechanical testing device from FemtoTools capable of various tests on materials from ceramics to hydrogels.

The flexible design of the FT-MTA03 makes any type of micromechanical test easy, from nanoindentation, scratch, dynamic mechanical analysis, fatigue, or even testing in liquids. Furthermore, its incredible force-sensing range from 500 pN to 200 mN, allows testing of materials from hard ceramics to soft hydrogels.

Sideview Microscope

FT-MTA03 micromechanical tester with tiltable microscope for observing samples during deformation tests.

With its tiltable microscope, the FT-MTA03 enables the simultaneous observation and mechanical testing of microscale samples over 180°. This makes it possible to obliquely observe the behavior of the sample while it is being deformed.

180°
Tiltable microscope

Unmatched Force Resolution

Close-up of a MEMS-based force sensor with high dynamic range and low noise floor.

Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS)-based force sensors exhibit an unmatched dynamic range of up to 100 kHz, thanks to their exceptionally small mobile mass and high stiffness. Moreover, the small fabrication tolerances of MEMS allow for achieving the lowest possible noise floor, reaching down to 500 pN.

Down to 500 pN
Force noise floor

Related Applications

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Microforce Sensing Probes

FT-S Microforce Sensing Probe, versatile in measuring forces with various tip options.

Microforce Sensing Probes

The FT-S Microforce Sensing Probes are sensors capable of measuring forces from sub-nanonewton to 2 newtons along the sensor’s probe axis. They are available with a wide variety of tip materials and geometries, including diamond Berkovich, cube corner, flat punch, wedge, conical, and more.

Specifications

	Force range	Force resolution (noise at 10 Hz)
FT-S200	+/- 200 µN	500 pN
FT-S2’000	+/- 2 mN	5 nN
FT-S20’000	+/- 20 mN	50 nN
FT-S200’000	+/- 200 mN	500 nN
FT-S2’000’000	+/- 2 N	5 µN

Two-Axis Microforce Sensing Probe

The FT-S Two-Axis Microforce Sensing Probes are Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) based multi-axis microforce sensors capable of simultaneous measuring forces in the two in-plane directions. The primary application for these sensors is nano-scratch, nano-tribology and nano-wear testing.

Specifications