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Jutte, Wouter (author)The application of actively controlled micrometer precision positioning stages in products that are accessible to start-ups, individual consumers or third world countries is currently limited by their price and size. To solve this problem, the use of low-cost and compact components in stages is investigated. Earlier research done in the MSD...master thesis 2019
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Boots, Jelle (author)Ferrofluid bearings provide a cheap and passive alternative to contactless bearings such as magnetic bearings and fluid bearings. The absence of stick-slip and the low viscous friction make them interesting for high precision applications. Despite the theoretical models available in literature, the number of design rules for ferrofluid bearings...master thesis 2018
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Lampaert, S.G.E. (author)A ferrofluid is a fluid with paramagnetic properties while having a colloidal stability. This can be used to obtain a hydrostatic type of bearing that distinguishes itself from other bearings by its compactness, inherent stability, low (viscous) friction, absence of pumps and absence of stick-slip. These properties, together with its low price,...master thesis 2015
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Pluimers, P.J. (author)Precision engineering impacts every one, every day, by enabling the fabrication techniques and functions required for 21st technological revolutions. Various applications, from display technologies to sensor systems to optical networks make use of so called microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Motions at micro level with monolithic structures...master thesis 2012
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Paalvast, S.L. (author)The primary goal of this research was to study the feasibility of a thermal micro actuator for improved tracking performance of a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), and the feasibility of thermal actuation for precision micro motion and positioning in general. The fast dynamics of the micro actuator allows it to quickly correct position errors and thus...doctoral thesis 2010