HardwareX April 2022 PMID 35647417

Low-cost, open-source nanopositioner for high-precision analytical applications.

Hsien-Shun Liao, Christian Werner, Roman Slipets, Peter Emil Larsen, Ing-Shouh Hwang, Tien-Jen Chang, Hans Ulrich Danzebrink, Kuang-Yuh Huang, En-Te Hwu

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Mentions

8
Peak: 3 in Jul 2021
across 2 sources since Jun 2021

Extended reach

25,034
potential audience

Total likes

205

Video views

10,607

Mentions per month

Jun 2021 – Jul 2022

Where it's discussed

  • YouTube5 videos
  • X / Twitter3 posts

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What people are saying

Discussions emphasize the device's affordability and versatility, with phrases like 'low-cost' and 'high-precision' indicating curiosity and approval; keywords like 'DIYbio' and 'hackerspace' demonstrate an acknowledgment of its accessibility and relevance to a broader community, but the tone remains exploratory rather than decisively transformative.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or positive acknowledgment of the publication's potential, indicating general agreement with its significance.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, with mentions of specific applications like SEM and AFM, and keywords such as 'DIYbio' and 'nanotechnology'.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments refer to applications, compatibility, and fabrication, suggesting a moderate depth of engagement but not extensive critique or technical analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

While the posts are enthusiastic, they primarily highlight curiosity and potential rather than widespread immediate impact or revolutionary change.

Abstract in brief

  • The article describes a low-cost, open-source nanopositioning system that uses a magnet-based stick-slip mechanism, providing high precision (subnanometer resolution) and a payload capacity of up to 12 kg, suitable for various analytical applications.
  • Unlike traditional devices, this nanopositioner is compact, easy to assemble, requires no adjustments, and is designed to be compatible with different environments, including ultrahigh vacuum systems, using 11 variations such as 3D printable parts or modified commercial slides.
  • Performance tests in scanning and stepping modes, along with practical applications in microscopy and vibrometry, validate the device's accuracy, rigidity, and dynamic response, making it a versatile tool for research and industry.

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@MWNautilus · X

Low-cost, high-vacuum compatible & #Arduino-controlled #OpenSource XYZ #nanopositioner for high-precision #analytical applications in e.g. #SEM, #AFM, etc.: https://t.co/ttGK5Z9Pfn #DIYbio #nanotechnology #hackerspace #biohacking #lab #instruments #microscopy #fabrication https://t.co/nZ3dprxsjh

Jun 14, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,743 followers View post →
OpenSource Orgs
@opensource_orgs · X

RT @MWNautilus: Low-cost, high-vacuum compatible & #Arduino-controlled #OpenSource XYZ #nanopositioner for high-precision #analytical appli…

Jul 1, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,337 followers View post →

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OpenSource Orgs
@opensource_orgs · X

RT @MWNautilus: Low-cost, high-vacuum compatible & #Arduino-controlled #OpenSource XYZ #nanopositioner for high-precision #analytical appli…

Jul 1, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,337 followers View post →
OpenSource Orgs
@opensource_orgs · X

RT @MWNautilus: Low-cost, high-vacuum compatible & #Arduino-controlled #OpenSource XYZ #nanopositioner for high-precision #analytical appli…

Jun 14, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,337 followers View post →
Bose-Einstein-Kondensat
@MWNautilus · X

Low-cost, high-vacuum compatible & #Arduino-controlled #OpenSource XYZ #nanopositioner for high-precision #analytical applications in e.g. #SEM, #AFM, etc.: https://t.co/ttGK5Z9Pfn #DIYbio #nanotechnology #hackerspace #biohacking #lab #instruments #microscopy #fabrication https://t.co/nZ3dprxsjh

Jun 14, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,743 followers View post →