DEVELOPMENTS AT NIST Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a number of new devices and methods involving a variety of technologies. In certain cases, other parties have participated in the development of these technologies. Anyone interested in the further development of any of these technologies or in applying for a license to commercialize these technologies should send a written request for further information, referencing the NIST Docket Number and Title, to: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Office of Technology Partnerships, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 2200, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-2200; Telecopy: 301-869-2751. This is not an announcement of a contract action or a grant. NIST DOCKET NUMBER: 99-017/-032/-037US, title: Parallel Cantilever Biaxial Micro Positioning Stage, Description: A Parallel Cantilever Biaxial Micro Positioning Stage and corresponding Universal Flexure Coupler has been developed at NIST that has excellent lateral translation capabilities in the X and Y directions using actuators with small ranges coupled to mechanical cantilevers. The object of the invention is to provide a positioning capability with very low crosstalk and strong load capabilities for delicate sub-micron automated assembly and positioning applications. The invention uses low cost components and matches the capabilities of current expensive devises that have less load capabilities or only micron level performance. The Coupler permits a high efficiency connection between the Micro Positioning Stage and the electrical actuator, and is designed to ensure transmission of only axial loads. WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, kemswiler@nist.gov. Posted 03/02/00 (W-SN430230).

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