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ASPE Student Challenge 2026: Developing a Nanoindentation System

Take on the challenge of developing a nanoindentation system to quantify material properties!

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Berkovich diamond indenter manufactured by Edge Technologies

Participants will:

  • Design and assemble a flexure-based load cell for millinewton-level force measurement
  • Use a precision capacitance probe for nanometer-scale displacement sensing
  • Integrate a Berkovich indenter to perform nanoindentation experiments to quantify material properties (manufactured by Edge Technologies)

This challenge is designed to:

  • Deepen your understanding of precision mechanism design
  • Apply principles of metrology and uncertainty evaluation
  • Develop hands-on experience in sensor integration and feedback control
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Calendar (Subject to change):

  • August 31, 2026: Challenge begins.
  • September 28, 2026: ( 05:30 PM – 07:30 PM EDT): Preliminary Presentation.
  • October 23, 2026: ( 11:59 PM Local Time): Up-to-date Uncertainty Budget Submission.
  • October 26, 2026:( 06:00 PM – 11:59 PM Local Time): Competition at the conference.
  • October 28, 2026: ( Noon – 01:30 PM Local Time): Presentations at the conference.

Become an ASPE Annual Meeting Sponsor!

Sponsorships provide exciting opportunities to engage with attendees at ASPE’s Annual Meeting, including exposure, branding, and direct interaction with students and professionals in the Precision Engineering fields.

Benefit🥉 Bronze ($2000)🥈 Silver ($3000)🥇 Gold ($5000)💎Platinum (≥$6000)
Your Logo displayed and recognized in the:
-ASPE’s official website
-Signage At The Registration Desk And Oral Sessions
-Conference Proceedings
-E-newsletters And E-blast Marketing		✅✅ ✅ ✅
Address attendees at a selected time ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Interact with Student Challenge participants ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Signage at sponsored events* ✅ ✅ ✅
Present company’s research at kickoff ✅ ✅ ✅
Access student profiles & presentations ✅ ✅
Advertising on ASPE social media ✅ ✅
Complimentary conference registration ✅ ✅
Seat on ASPE Advisory & Marketing Committee ✅ ✅
Interact with ASPE leadership team ✅

sponsored events* (1, 2, & 3 events max for a silver, gold, & platinum sponsor respectively)

🍽️ Wednesday Dinner 🎉 Welcome Reception 🧠 Student Challenge 🍱 Lunches ☕ Coffee Breaks

Click here to download the Sponsorship Flyer