Electromagnetic Actuator Decouples Linear and Rotary Motions

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-27734
Published October 01, 2017 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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A lightweight module for rapid, accurate, and versatile positioning of semiconductor chips features a novel electromechanical actuator that can move objects both linearly and rotationally. The technology was developed by researchers at the A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech) and National University of Singapore (SIMTech-NUS) Joint Lab.