17/18 January 2007 Wiener Neustadt - Czelo

state-of-the-art characterization methods for all kinds of nanostructured materials i.e. different X-ray wide angle
diffraction techniques, high resolution electron and atom force microscopy, and mechanical test methods even of
small sample size.
MARKET APPLICATIONS:
- Advanced nanomaterials for medical use such as prostheses, implants and stents
- Advanced nanomaterials for the automotive industry (body construction, hydrogen tanks)
- Materials for bulk hard and soft nanomagnets
- Advanced nanomaterials for use as MEMS (micro-electromechanical-systems, internconnects,
microjoints etc.)
TYPE OF COLLABORATION SOUGH
(1) We offer as a research partner within any industrial project.
(2) We look for industrial partners in a planned EU project on applications of SPD nanometals
in framework FP7
PARTNER PROFILE:
for (1): Industry, commercial companies, research institutions
for (2): Industry and commercial companies
2. Profile: Expertise: Processing and Characterization of Bulk Nanocrystalline Materials
DESCRIPTION:
Micromaterials Group, University Vienna, Faculty of Physics
INNOVATIVE ASPECTS:
Innovative fast testing systems for materials characterisation in small dimensions such as interconnects,
multilayered structures, microjoints and –composites, fibres, thin films, solder balls.
MAIN ADVANTAGES / BENEFITS:
Fast and non-contacting mechanical testing methods replacing time-consuming standard thermal cycling
procedures
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Unique measuring facilities, special equipment for testing microscaled specimen and structures
CURRENT STAGE OF DEVELOPMEN
Laser speckle based, non-contacting strain sensors are commercially available, ultrasonic based shear testing
system for microelectronic components and complete systems can be used routinely.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IPR):
German patent for cyclic shear testing using a fast ultrasonic resonance system granted.
MARKET APPLICATIONS:
Fast materials testing of micomaterials for means of lifetime predictions, enhanced quality assessment and
therefore higher reliability of microelectronic products in general.
TYPE OF COLLABORATION SOUGH
Industrial funded projects or research work for industry.
PARTNER PROFILE: Industry for Microelectronics, automotive and power electronics.
3. Profile: Expertise: Processing and Characterization of Bulk Nanocrystalline Materials
DESCRIPTION:
Groups Nanocrystalline Materials and TEM, University Vienna, Faculty of Physics
INNOVATIVE ASPECTS:
Importance of the distribution and density of crystal defects for the physical properties (mechanical, electrical),
importance of additio