# Pressing Ahead: Unveiling Material Insights Through Dynamic Nanoindentation > Nano-indentation is a powerful surface characterization technique used to probe the mechanical properties of materials. In this webinar, learn how new, dynamic nano-indentation methods are unlocking more advanced measurements such as viscoelastic properties, stress / strain, and continuous depth profiling. You’ll Learn: Dynamic Indentation Facilitates Deeper Insights Nano-indentation has long been an ideal method for mechanical testing […] Source: https://covalent.com/webinars/pressing-ahead-unveiling-material-insights-through-dynamic-nanoindentation/ Updated: 2026-05-05T23:27:52+00:00 --- ![](https://spcdn.shortpixel.ai/spio/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif/covalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dynamic-nanoindentation.png) ![](https://spcdn.shortpixel.ai/spio/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif/covalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dynamic-nanoindentation.png) # Pressing Ahead: Unveiling Material Insights Through Dynamic Nanoindentation 2024-07-18 11:00:00 | 2026-05-25 22:47:10 July 18 2024, 11:00 am PT | 60 min [**Nano-indentation**](https://covalent.com/techniques/mechanical-testing/nanoindentation-nano-indent/) is a powerful surface characterization technique used to probe the mechanical properties of materials. In this webinar, learn how new, dynamic nano-indentation methods are unlocking more advanced measurements such as viscoelastic properties, stress / strain, and continuous depth profiling. ## You’ll Learn: - What is nano-indentation and how does it work? How does dynamic nano-indentation differ? - What kinds of measurements are unique to dynamic nano-indentation (Sinus mode)? - What are typical applications of Sinus mode measurements? What mechanical properties does it assess? - How versatile is Sinus mode? - What kind of materials are suitable for dynamic nano-indentation testing? ## Dynamic Indentation Facilitates Deeper Insights [**Nano-indentation**](https://covalent.com/techniques/mechanical-testing/nanoindentation-nano-indent/) has long been an ideal method for mechanical testing of films, coatings, and irregular surface geometries. It achieves nanoscale analysis through a combination of high force resolution with precise measurement of penetration depth. In traditional, quasi-static indentation experiments, one can readily analyze a material’s hardness and elastic modulus. This, however, only *begins* to scratch the surface of what nano-indentation can do! Our partner Anton Paar has developed a dynamic testing method called *Sinus Mode*that applies an oscillatory load in addition to the quasi-static load while reading the dynamic response of the material. In this episode, we’ll be covering some background on the theory of *Sinus Mode*, and exploring applications and case studies that showcase the power of this technique on Covalent’s UNHT3 Nanoindenter system from Anton Paar. Speakers: Shivesh Sivakumar Manager of Mechanical and Thermal Analysis at Covalent Shivesh joined Covalent in 2021 as a Senior Engineer and has risen quickly to lead the company’s thermal and mechanical testing sectors. Shivesh has a proven record of interfacing with customers and scoping effective testing strategies to help them solve problems efficiently. 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