The Piuma Nanoindenter is engineered to enable researchers that work with soft or biological materials with an accurate and easy way to non-destructively measure the local mechanical properties of any sample.

• Map the micro-mechanical properties of soft and/or biological materials
• Define material performance while immersed in liquids
• Quantify biology by directly measuring single cells or tissues

Amongst the many applications possible, the Piuma Nanoindenter is used to examine the local mechanical properties of hydrogels, tissues, tissue-engineered constructs, 3D-printed scaffolds and structures, cell spheroids, (stem)cells, micropraticles and capsules, microtissues, plant and tissue sections, rubbers, synthetic- and bio-polymers, silicones, biodegradable materials and many more.

The built-in camera (top-view, 5X) and the large-stroke coarse manual Z-stage ensure almost any sample type, size or shape can be mounted. Defining micro-mechanical properties of materials has never been easier!

Training Request

If you would like more information on training and access to any of this equipment, please email [email protected] with the subject "instrument training request".