NEWS 26 February 2026
Sensor for picometer-scale positioning in vacuum
As technology reaches the atomic and quantum scale, sub-nanometer motion control is no longer optional – it is a necessity, often in vacuum environments where even the smallest disturbances are effectively suppressed.
Laser interferometers are at the forefront of sensor technologies enabling this. This Mikroniek article demonstrates their integration into a state-of-the-art closed-loop linear drive system in vacuum for performing ultra-precise, repeatable positioning at the sub-nanometer scale in vacuum. (Image courtesy of attocube)
