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Multi-scale Alignment and Positioning System – MAPS
Ronnie R. Fesperman,Ozkan Ozturk,Robert J. Hocken,Shalom D. Ruben,Tsu-Chin Tsao,James Phipps,Tiffany Lemmons,John Brien,Greg Caskey +8 more
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In this paper, a multi-linear-motor-driven XY planar stage floating on a thin film of air is used to traverse a substrate through a 10mm-×-10mm travel range with an XY linear position resolution of less than 1nm and an angular resolution about the Z axis of 0.05μrad over a range of about a degree.Abstract:
In this article we describe the design of a universal ultra-precision positioning platform to be used in the development of many different nano-manufacturing processes. The system incorporates the concept of employing different interchangeable manufacturing and characterization tools with one ultra-precision positioning system. A multi-linear-motor-driven XY planar stage floating on a thin film of air is used to traverse a substrate through a 10 mm × 10 mm travel range with an XY linear position resolution of less than 1 nm and an angular resolution about the Z axis of 0.05 μrad over a range of about a degree (determined by plane mirror interferometer optics). A piezoelectric transducer (PZT) driven tripod positioning system is used to align each manufacturing and characterization tool with the substrate through a travel range of 40 μm along the Z axis and 245 μrad of rotation about the X and Y axes. The mechanical design, an overview of the system error analysis, preliminary component performance results, and the results of the first micro-imprint fabricated with the machine are presented.read more
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Design and Modeling of a Six-Degree-of-Freedom Magnetically Levitated Positioner Using Square Coils and 1-D Halbach Arrays
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Design and construction of the motion mechanism of an XY micro-stage for precision positioning
TL;DR: In this paper, a motion mechanism of an XY micro-stage is designed and constructed for precision positioning of light weight objects, which consists of two PZTs and a friction component made by permanent magnet.
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Large range nanopositioning stage design: A three-layer and two-stage platform
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Ultra-sensitive angle sensor based on laser autocollimation for measurement of stage tilt motions
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Six Degrees-of-Freedom Direct-Driven Nanopositioning Stage Using Crab-Leg Flexures
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