Laboratory of the Center for Structural Integrity, Micromechanics and Reliability of Materials
The Laboratory of Structural Integrity, Reliability and Micromechanics of Materials has equipment for mechanical and microstructural characterization and processing of materials.
CIEFMA is a consolidated research group of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) that aims to undertake research, development and technology transfer activities in the fields of structural integrity, micromechanics and the reliability of materials for applications in engineering, as well as the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies to optimize the microstructural design and/or functionality of specific materials.
Scientific domain
PE3: Condensed Matter Physics PE11: Materials EngineeringKeywords
characterization mechanical characterizationHome partner institution
(UPC) Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaWebsite
Technical staff available
YesOpen to external users
YesEquipment
- Nanoindenters for micromechanical testing.
- Direct ink writing (DIW) unit for 3D printing of ceramic materials.
- Mechanical testing unit for contact loading tests on hard coating/substrate systems.
Description
The Laboratory of Structural Integrity, Reliability and Micromechanics of Materials has equipment for mechanical and microstructural characterization and processing of materials.
CIEFMA is a consolidated research group of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) that aims to undertake research, development and technology transfer activities in the fields of structural integrity, micromechanics and the reliability of materials for applications in engineering, as well as the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies to optimize the microstructural design and/or functionality of specific materials.