Objective
Knowing the mechanical properties of workpieces and machine-tools also at the nanometer scale is an absolute necessity for an efficient nanoscale production. Current technologies are lacking the flexibility and robustness needed for measuring such key parameters as topography, morphology, roughness, adhesion, or micro- and nano-hardness directly in a production environment. This hinders rapid development cycles and resource efficient process and quality control. The following technology and methodology gaps for addressing these challenges were identified: Efficient disturbance rejection and systems stability; robustness and longevity of probes; short time to data (i.e. high-speed measurements and data handling); and traceability of the measurement.
The project aim4np strives at solving this problem by combining measuring techniques developed in nanoscience with novel control techniques from mechatronics and procedures from traceable metrology.
Goal and Deliverable
The main deliverable will be a fast robotic metrology platform and operational procedures for measuring with nanometer resolution and in a traceable way the topography, morphology, roughness, micro- and nano-hardness, and adhesive properties of large samples in a production environment.
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Call for proposal
FP7-NMP-2012-SME-6
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Coordinator
2628 CN Delft
Netherlands
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Participants (13)
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8160 Weiz
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1040 Wien
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28006 Madrid
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8010 Graz
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2629JA Delft
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4410 Liestal
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98693 Ilmenau
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91058 ERLANGEN
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80469 Munich
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08225 Terrassa Barcelona
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8054 Graz Strassgang
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08017 Barcelona
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2403 VB ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN
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