Suite of SmarAct Nanopositioners

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research for a suite of high-specification nanopositioners and hexapods. The equipment is required for the development of new methods to non-destructively measure and characterize the structure of complex nanoscopic devices. The nanopositioners must be compatible with high-vacuum conditions and have optical encoders with a resolution of at least 1 nm or 3 micro-degrees and a repeatability better than 50 nm. • The suite includes a rotation stage, two separate 4-axes (XYZR) nanopositioners, two hexapod-like positioners, one optical tip/tilt mount, and all necessary controllers, cables, and peripherals. • The equipment must be compatible with existing SmarAct nanopositioners already in use at NIST. • The market research notice includes instructions for responding to the notice, which should not include proprietary information. • Respondents should provide information about their company, equipment, and services, including technical specifications, performance capabilities, and pricing information.