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Mechatronic imaging systems, used in scientific applications as well as in the high-tech industry, demand a continuous improvement of precision, range, as well as system bandwidth and speed. These challenging goals can be achieved only by a proper system integration, which requires an advanced mechatronic system design and highly sophisticated motion control. Example applications for the discussed mechatronic imaging systems are atomic force microscopes (AFM), wafer scanners, scanning laser and LIDAR systems, as well as adaptive optics and satellite ranging.
A proper system integration that utilizes the interplay between mechatronic system design and control design is key for achieving maximum performance of mechatronic systems in high-tech applications. Already at the system design phase all components involved in the specific application have to be considered. Examples for these components are the mechanical structure of the device, the power amplifier, the actuators, the sensors, electronics, and the real-time control system. To meet the demanding specifications, the final system, including all hard- and software components, has to be tailored to and optimized for each specific application.