Sub-micron positioning (using Piezo technology) for Analytical market

• Derival of system requirements by
  • Stakeholder interviewing
  • (new) customer portfolio analysis
  • Investigation on upcoming trends and future requirements
  • …..
• Literature / market study
  • Available technologies in the market
    • Actuation
    • Measurement methods
  • Maturity of the technology
  • Cost and complexity of the technology and implementation.
  • Supplier dependency / lock-in
  • ….
• System concepts using different technologies (with sufficient depth)
  • Full stroke piezo
  • Longstroke / Short stroke
  • Hybrid
  • Measurement concept
  • Integration with Frencken Motion and Control platform
    • Feasibility
    • Definition of requirements in case of gap.
• In depth-technology investigation.
  • How complex is the technology to produce?
    • Low complex, high OEM cost à Add piezo to our motor development competence? (could be a high margin opportunity for Frencken)
    • High complex, low OEM cost à Buy off the shelf?
    • In between?
• Business decision investigation
  • Buy OEM products and integrate
  • Partner up with specialist
  • Something else.

End goal:

• Thorough technology and market overview
• Most potential system concept taken all requirements and boundary conditions into account.
• In-depth understanding of technology and production methods
• Consolidated business decision / recognition of high-margin opportunities for Frencken.
• Test plan concept / plan for next phase (next student).