SDF‐1/CXCR4 signalling is involved in blood vessel growth and remodelling by intussusception

I Dimova, S Karthik, A Makanya… - Journal of cellular …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The precise mechanisms of SDF‐1 (CXCL12) in angiogenesis are not fully elucidated.
Recently, we showed that Notch inhibition induces extensive intussusceptive angiogenesis …

[HTML][HTML] Calibration of machine platform nonlinearity in Instrumented Indentation Test in the macro range

J Kholkhujaev, G Maculotti, G Genta, M Galetto - Precision Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Instrumented Indentation Test (IIT) is a non-conventional mechanical
characterization technique to evaluate hardness, Young modulus, creep and relaxation of …

[HTML][HTML] New framework for nanoindentation curve fitting and measurement uncertainty estimation

AC Campbell, Z Geršlová, V Šindlář, R Šlesinger… - Precision …, 2024 - Elsevier
Uncertainty quantification is a vital component of any measurement process and is
indispensable for comparing results obtained by different methods, instruments, or …

Direct calibration of indenter tip geometry by optical surface topography measuring instruments

G Maculotti, J Kholkhujaev, G Genta… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Springer
Instrumented indentation test (IIT) is a depth-sensing hardness test allowing nano-to macro-
mechanical characterisation of surface mechanical properties. Indenter tip geometry …

Single-step calibration method for nano indentation testing machines

M Galetto, G Genta, G Maculotti - CIRP Annals, 2020 - Elsevier
Nano indentation is an effective method for materials mechanical characterisation at grain
scale. Literature underlined relevance of testing machine calibration to measurement …

Instrumented indentation test: contact stiffness evaluation in the nano-range

G Maculotti, G Genta, M Lorusso, M Pavese… - Nanomanufacturing and …, 2019 - Springer
Instrumented indentation test is a non-conventional hardness test, relevant for performing
both hardness measurement and estimating the elastic modulus. The indentation modulus …

[HTML][HTML] An uncertainty-based quality evaluation tool for nanoindentation systems

G Maculotti, G Genta, M Galetto - Measurement, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Instrumented Indentation Test (IIT) is a nonconventional mechanical tests allowing
multi-scale mechanical characterisation. It is employed for research and quality control in …

Instrumented indentation test in the nano-range: performances comparison of testing machines calibration methods

M Galetto, G Maculotti, G Genta, G Barbato… - Nanomanufacturing and …, 2019 - Springer
In the modern manufacturing industry, dealing with innovative productions and advanced
materials, technological surface characterisation is becoming crucial to qualify components …

Minimization of defects generation in laser welding process of steel alloy for automotive application

G Maculotti, G Genta, E Verna, S Bonù, L Bonù… - Procedia CIRP, 2022 - Elsevier
Laser welding (LW) thanks to its flexibility, limited energy consumption and simple
realization has a prominent role in several industrial sectors. LW process requires careful …

Metrological Comparison of Available Methods to Correct Edge-Effect Local Plasticity in Instrumented Indentation Test

J Kholkhujaev, G Maculotti, G Genta, M Galetto - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The Instrumented Indentation Test (IIT) mechanically characterizes materials from the nano
to the macro scale, enabling the evaluation of microstructure and ultra-thin coatings. IIT is a …