will langford

cba

Proposed Applications

	Application	What/Why?	Challenges
	Desktop Wire-EDM	complex metal parts on your desktop	spark gap control, electrical
	Micro-Punch Press	sub-milimeter silicon laser micro-machined tool, efficient mass production of small parts	tool/die alignment
	Pocket CNC Mill	a PCB mill that can fit in your pocket, small structural loop	micro-spindle, closed loop DC motor control
	Desktop Micro-Press-Brake/Progressive-Stamp-Press	Paired with the Oxford Laser, could produce very intricate folded 3D metal parts.	holding/manipulating small parts

Proposed Capabilities

	Capability	What/Why?	Challenges
	Piezo Linear Inchworm Actuators	efficient method of micro-actuation	high-voltage control signal generation, flexure design
	High-speed spindle (~100,000 rpm)	BLDC motors are now cheap, efficient, and powerful.	bearings, runout
	Closed Loop BLDC Gimbal Motor for Position/Force Control	Gimbal motors are high torque and low speed. Would enable force control applications.	encoding/poition sensing, high frequency control loop