Armstrong Optical Brings SmarAct Products to the UK
Armstrong Optical Ltd. of Northampton, England, announced a distribution agreement with SmarAct GmbH of Oldenburg, Germany, to bring SmarAct's micro- and nanopositioning and manipulation products to the United Kingdom. SmarAct's piezo-based linear and rotary positioners, advanced control systems such as mini robotics, and end effectors have applications in microscopy research, micro- and precision processing, micromanufacturing and microautomation, quality assurance, metrology, material testing and semiconductors. Armstrong Optical is located in the Northampton Science Park. It can be reached by phone at 44-0-1604-654220 or via e-mail: [email protected]
Published: September 2007
Glossary
- metrology
- Metrology is the science and practice of measurement. It encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of measurement, including the development of measurement standards, techniques, and instruments, as well as the application of measurement principles in various fields.
The primary objectives of metrology are to ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency in measurements and to establish traceability to recognized standards. Metrology plays a crucial role in science, industry,...
- nano
- An SI prefix meaning one billionth (10-9). Nano can also be used to indicate the study of atoms, molecules and other structures and particles on the nanometer scale. Nano-optics (also referred to as nanophotonics), for example, is the study of how light and light-matter interactions behave on the nanometer scale. See nanophotonics.
- nanopositioning
- Nanopositioning refers to the precise and controlled movement or manipulation of objects or components at the nanometer scale. This technology enables the positioning of objects with extremely high accuracy and resolution, typically in the range of nanometers or even sub-nanometer levels. Nanopositioning systems are employed in various scientific, industrial, and research applications where ultra-precise positioning is required.
Key features and aspects of nanopositioning include:
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- photonics
- The technology of generating and harnessing light and other forms of radiant energy whose quantum unit is the photon. The science includes light emission, transmission, deflection, amplification and detection by optical components and instruments, lasers and other light sources, fiber optics, electro-optical instrumentation, related hardware and electronics, and sophisticated systems. The range of applications of photonics extends from energy generation to detection to communications and...
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