What the facility does
Nanomechanics and nanotribology research
Areas of expertise
The Nanomechanics and Materials Laboratory (NanoM2) at the University of Toronto conducts research in the fields of nanomechanics and nanotribology. The research strives to enable the development of advanced materials and technologies for a diverse range of applications, including land and aerospace transportation vehicles, space mechanisms (satellites and space telescopes), energy conversion and storage, and non-destructive testing (NDT).
Research services
Materials characterization, testing
Sectors of application
- Aerospace and satellites
- Automotive
- Clean technology
- Energy
- Manufacturing and processing
- Mining, minerals and metals
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Asylum Research’s MFP-3D | Atomic force microscope |
| Hitachi AFM5100N | Atomic force microscope |
| Deben Microtest 200N | Micro mechanical testing |