Experiments in material and contact characterisation

To facilitate interaction between the research and industrial community. The meeting responds to the demand for high quality production for both industry and consumer. This requires the characterisation of the properties of the materials. Of interest to industry and society is the knowledge of surface treatment and contact mechanics of these materials. Modern society requires systems that operate at conditions that use resources effectively. Durability, the understanding of surface engineering wear frictional and lubrication dynamics has never been so important. Research is focussed on modifications technologies that can increase the surface durability of materials.