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The Buehler Microstructure Calendar is a recognized forum for excellence in this unique area of technical expertise. Publication in the calendar is open to anyone who has achieved a level of excellence in materials preparation. If you would like to submit an entry for the 2026 edition, please do so according to the following guidelines.
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Submit your entry by July 31st, 2025. A $200 honorarium will be awarded for each of the twelve images selected for the 2026 calendar.
Subject of Photomicrographic:
- Microstructural details or hardness indents of any metallic, non-metallic, geological or bio-related materials
- Image must be obtained through the use of a light optical microscope or hardness tester (no SEM or TEM)
- Image must not be digitally pseudo colored or enhanced
Image Requirements:
- The Image must be uniformaly illumintated and have sharp, crisp, in-focus details
- The image cannot have a scale-bar
- Digital files MUST be TIF, JPG or BMP and 120dpi (printed size will be 13in x 9in)
- 8in x 10in [200 x 250mm] up to 11in x 14in [275 x 350mm] color photo prints will also be accepted.
- Can only submit up to 5 images per calendar year.
Send Files Electronically:
- Attach to form below (25MB max) or contact us at +1 847 295 6500 or email marketing@buehler.com for instructions
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