1) Must be able to do nano-indentation test of Metals. Include what additional material can be tested with the nano-indenter, such as ceramics, polymers, etc. 2) Minimum/Maximum force required: 500 mN minimum, around 1000 mN or 1500 mN would be better with high resolution (include your system resolution and displacement range); high resolution and displacement range will be considered. 3) Must have a motorized x-y sample stage with several cm each dimension (5 cm or more preferred) 4) Must include Continuous Stiffness Measurement System; additional features are optional, if available would be considered. Include additional features available. 5) Must be compatible with Berkovich indenter tip; additional interchangeable tips are optional and may be considered for future use. Include additional compatible tips, whether additional tips will need a different actuator and can be changed by the user. 6) Must come with a computer system and required software for testing, data acquisition/exporting, data review/processing, and material properties. 7) The provider must have a high-temperature testing chamber/stage for future purchases compatible with the nano-indenter. Please include the price of the high-temperature testing chamber/stage. 8) Must have a video microscope for positioning. Preference will be given to the high resolution and zoom capacity. 9) Must come with environmental isolation enclosure for noise reduction 10) Include detailed specifications of each item 11) Include warranty and installation conditions 12) Final total sales price with itemized price, please provide optional pricing for high-temperature chamber, interchangeable tips, different testing modes and extended warranty. 13) Availability of Product after selection date
