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About SPHINX<\/h2>\n

To meet the unique needs of AIMD-L, researchers perform nanoindentation experiments with SPHINX (Scanning Probe for High-resolution INdentation eXperiments)<\/strong>. This automated nanoindentation platform is built on the KLA Nanoindenter G200X. It quantifies the mappings of hardness and Young\u2019s modulus across hard coatings, thin films, and bulk materials using dual actuators, a high-resolution optical microscope, and a precision XYZ stage for accurate location targeting. SPHINX uses an IF50 actuator for loads up to 50 mN and an XP actuator for loads up to 10 N. Modular software supports CSM, strain- and load-controlled tests, and properties mapping from low to high temperatures. Recent upgrades include a remote-control API and a custom robotic-arm sample holder, enabling unattended sample exchange, seamless automation, and high-throughput testing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Media Gallery” tab_id=”1772132395958-98f3203a-98eb”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Media Gallery<\/h2>\n

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Research Team<\/h2>\n

Principal Investigator: Jaafar El-Awady<\/p>\n

Additional Researchers: Arjun Sreedhar Sreepadmam (Postdoctoral Researcher)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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