AC²T is expanding its research infrastructure with bioXs, an open high-end X-ray station. In addition to classic applications of X-ray diffraction analysis, such as phase and residual stress analysis, the open X-ray station enables in-situ observation of material changes during an experiment. This provides detailed insight into the underlying mechanisms and interactions, thus supplying essential information for the characterization and further targeted development of new materials.
To launch bioXs, a lab opening workshop on the topic of “X-ray-based Materials Science” will take place on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, in the conference hall the TFZ Wiener Neustadt and also online via MS-Teams.
Participation is free of charge!
Interested parties from industry and research can now register without charges for the event at the following link:
Workshop “X-ray based Materials Science” – Lab Opening bioXs Programm
| Time | Talks |
|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Get-together |
| 09:00 - 09.15 | Welcome address: Ewald Badisch, General manager, AC²T Rainer Gotsbacher, Manager, ecoplus |
| 09:15 - 09:45 | bioXs (Brilliant Intense Open X-ray Station) – Overview and opportunities Josef Prost, AC²T |
| 09:45 - 10:15 | In situ micromechanical testing coupled with X-ray nanodiffraction Michael Meindlhumer, Montanuniversität Leoben |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Evaluation of Influence of Decarbonized Fuels on Subsurface Microstructural Changes in Block-on-Ring Tests Ulrike Cihak-Bayr, AC²T |
| Coffee break | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Seeing Materials Differently — X‑Ray Meets Computational Insight for Robust & Functional Thin Films Paul Mayrhofer, TU Wien |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Glancing incidence X-ray analysis for the nondestructive characterization of layered materials Dieter Ingerle, TU Wien |
| Lunch break | |
| 13.30 - 14:00 | Non-destructive testing via X-ray phase and dark-field contrast Jonathan Glinz, FH Wels |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Lab-based Beamlines for Understanding Charge Storage Mechanisms in Next Generation Batteries Katherine Mazzio, TU Wien |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Ein Methodenvergleich zerstörungsfreier Dehnungsmessung im Labor und darüber hinaus Michael Schöbel, TU Wien |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Metal release at biotribological implant interfaces: Open questions and characterization needs Manel Rodriguez Ripoll, AC²T |
| Coffee break | |
| from 15:45 | Laboratory tours & social mixer |
