The special mechanical properties of nanoparticles allow for novel applications in many
fields, eg, surface engineering, tribology and nanomanufacturing/nanofabrication. In this …

This review article aims to provide an updated and comprehensive description on the
development of atomic force microscopy (AFM) nanolithography for structuring and …

Working at the nano-scale demands an understanding of the high-precision measurement
techniques that make nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing possible. Richard …

As mechanical end-effectors, microgrippers enable the pick–transport–place of micrometer-
sized objects, such as manipulation and positioning of biological cells in an aqueous …

The field of microrobotics has seen tremendous advances in recent years. The principles
governing the design of such submillimeter scale robots rely on an understanding of …

Properties and potential applications of carbon nanotubes are summarized by emphasizing
the aspects of nanoelectronics and nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS). The main …

The Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) is one of the most versatile tools in nanotechnology.
For control engineers this instrument is particularly interesting, since its ability to image the …

Using atomic force microscopy (AFM) as a nanomanipulation tool has been discussed for
more than a decade. However, its lack of real-time visual feedback during manipulation has …

The positioning of biological cells has become increasingly important in biomedical
research such as drug discovery, cell-to-cell interaction, and tissue engineering. Significant …

Nanomanipulation as a new emerging area enables to change, interact and control the
nano scale phenomenon precisely. Nanomanipulation systems are surveyed in this paper …