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Nanopositioning - Recent Advances Including Parallel Kinematics, Active Trajectory Control, Vibration Suppression and Tracking Error Elimination

Article - 7 Jun 2006

This technote reports on recent advancements in nanopositioning technology, such as parallel kinematics, active trajectory control, new control algorithms for vibration suppression and tracking error...

Piezo Actuators, Environmental Influences Like Temperature, Humidity and Atmosphere on the Performance and Behaviour of Piezo Actuators

Article - 25 May 2006

When assessing the influence of the environment on piezo actuators two effects must be considered: linear thermal expansion and; temperature dependency of the piezo effect. Other factors and...

Atomic Force Microscopy Resolves the Microstructure of Organic Photovoltaics

Article - 7 Feb 2022

This article describes the benefits of using AFM to improve the processing and performance of OPVs.

Advances in Vibration Control Strategies for Nanoscale Facilities

Article - 27 Jul 2018

This article discusses the advancements in vibration control strategies for nanoscale facilities.

Importance of Precursor Selection in CVD/ALD Processes

Article - 4 May 2013

Process conditions have a considerable impact on material properties that are produced with the help of ALD/CVD.

Alumina (Al2O3) Nanoparticles - Properties & Applications

Article - 4 Apr 2013

Aluminium oxide nanoparticles can be used in industries as diverse as electronics, cosmetics, chemical production and aerospace manufacturing.

Measuring Substrate-Independent Young's Modulus of Low-k Films by Instrumented Indentation

Article - 11 May 2011

In this study the Young's modulus of low-k dielectric thin films is determined using a KLA G200 Nano Indenter. The Hay-Crawford model is used to negate the influence of the substrate on measurements....

Nanostructured Membranes: A New Class of Protonic Conductor for Miniature Fuel Cells

Article - 15 Jul 2005

a new way to realize miniature fuel cells (FC) is demonstrated using nanostructured porous silicon (PS) as a protonic conductor. Using a chemical grafting technique an inorganic, structurally stable,...