Project Summary
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Project Information
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Currently nanoscale science is not widely studied
in our education system due to the high costs of
many tools and instruments used in studying
nanotechnology. One way to broaden the study of
nanotechnology is to reduce the cost of the various
instruments used. One piece of hardware used to
study the behavior of singe living cells is a
nanomanipulator. A nanomanipulator is a high
precision instrument used to precisely maneuver
instruments that are used to study living cells
under high magnification microscopes. Our goal is
to build a low cost nanomanipulator that mimics
performance of commercially available manipulators
available on the market today. The manipulator will
also be computer controlled, to allow for eventual
remote control and monitoring of the device.
Eventually these low cost manipulators that can be
controlled remotely will significantly broaden
accessibility to nanotechnology in high schools and
colleges.
Please follow the links at the bottom of the page
to access information on the different design
phases of the project.
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Project Name
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Nanomanipulator
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Project Number
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P12371
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Project Family
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Systems and Controls
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Start Term
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2011-2
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End Term
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2011-3
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Faculty Guide
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William Nowak
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Principal Engineer
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Xerox Corporation
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E-mail: william.nowak@xerox.com
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Primary Customer
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Michael Schrlau
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Assistant Professor
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Rochester Institute of Technology
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E-mail: mgseme@rit.edu
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Sponsors
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1. Eppendorf NA
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Donated a manipulator
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Contact through Michael Schrlau
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2. Michael Schrlau
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Provided Start-up Funds
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Team Members
(From left to right) Jackie B, Rob H, Sabine L, Brad L,
Brad O
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