Bruker Corporation Tribometers and Mechanical Testers

World™s Leading Provider of Mechanical Testers and Tribological Tools Research into materials and how materials can be changed to influence strength, integrity, or durability is an integral part of product design and improvement across nearly every industry. Bruker's mechanical testers and tribometers provide the most comprehensive and versatile means of investigating tribology”friction, wear, load, hardness, and lubrication.  Measuring friction, wear, and material mechanical properties is a way for engineers to understand how materials, coatings, and lubricants will stand up to the rigors of varied applications, from heavy industry to semiconductor, from automotive to biomedical. While scientists push the boundaries of nanomechanics to develop new models for describing near surface material behavior, manufacturers are searching for improvements and validation of their processes and product materials. To meet this need for highly accurate, advanced materials characterization, the capabilities of tribometers must move beyond that which could be addressed using traditional tribology platforms.  Better test capabilities, better test flexibility, better test results are needed. Test procedures also must include the ability to reproduce real-world conditions. A material that performs well in the sterile, perfect operating conditions of a laboratory may fail once it is put into use in the harsh environment of a frozen highway or high-performance jet engine.  Plus, testing must address all the specifications and requirements defined in ASTM standards for production and product safety. To meet today™s requirements for nanoscale to macroscale surface measurements Bruker offers outstanding tribometers and mechanical testing solutions for the most comprehensive, flexible, and accurate tribology testing: