A method for preparing a deck for a process is disclosed. The deck can be prepared with any necessary components, and then an imaging device can capture an image of the deck. This image can be compared with a reference image and any differences identified. The differences can be indicated in the image and shown to an operator, such that the operator can correct any errors associated with the differences.

A display panel bonding device and a correction apparatus and method thereof. The correction apparatus includes: a fixture assembly including a first fixture and a second fixture coordinating with each other. The first fixture is provided with a first alignment mark, the second fixture is provided with a second alignment mark, and alignment between the first fixture and the second fixture is achieved via the first alignment mark and the second alignment mark; and an image acquisition assembly configured to acquire a first image of the first alignment mark of the first fixture and a second image of the second alignment mark of the second fixture respectively. The first image and the second image are used for acquiring an alignment parameter of the first alignment mark and the second alignment mark to correct alignment between the first fixture and the second fixture.

A kit of portable modular components for use in demountably configuring a variety of structural assemblies. The kit comprises three types of elongate structural support components wherein the first type has a pair of opposed male ends, the second type has a male end and an opposed female end, and the third type has a pair of opposed female ends, wherein the male ends are configured for demountable engagement with the female ends. Each of the male ends comprises a cylindrical body with at least one linear set of two spaced-apart prongs around the circumferential surface of the cylindrical body. Each of the female ends has a cylindrical receptacle with one or more linear channels for receiving therein the cylindrical body and the at least one linear set of prongs. The female ends are provided with locking assemblies for releasable engagement the male ends.

A tilt and continuous rotation stage including: a central shaft defining a main axis of rotation for the stage; a bearing hub rotatable about the central shaft; a top plate; a pair of ball bearings, mounted to the bearing hub, defining a tilt axis for the top plate; a preload element configured to cause the top plate to press against the pair of ball bearings; a pair of ball transfer units mounted on the bottom surface of the top plate; a rotatable wedge ring mounted concentrically to the bearing hub, the wedge ring having a top surface inclined at an angle relative to the top plate and providing a running surface for the pair of ball transfer units; a first actuator configured to rotate the bearing hub about the main axis; and a second actuator configured to rotate the wedge ring about the main axis.

A kit of parts for use in demountably configuring a variety of structural assemblies. A kit may comprise a plurality of cylindrical structural components configured for engagement with various types of male connector components along the sides or at the ends of the cylindrical structural components, there provided for demountable engagement of a female-end socket component at the end of another cylindrical structural component. The kit may additionally comprise components for one or more of roller carriage assemblies and/or one or more of sliding carriage assemblies configured for rolling or sliding movement along rail assemblies comprising a plurality of cylindrical, square, rectangular, or octagonal track components. The rail assemblies may be supported by bases comprising the cylindrical structural components and other components such as weight components, as well as threaded foot components or threaded caster components on which the rail assemblies can be adjustably levelled.

A kit of parts for use in demountably configuring a variety of structural assemblies. A kit may comprise a plurality of cylindrical structural components configured for engagement with various types of male connector components along the sides or at the ends of the cylindrical structural components, there provided for demountable engagement of a female-end socket component at the end of another cylindrical structural component. The kit may additionally comprise components for one or more of roller carriage assemblies and/or one or more of sliding carriage assemblies configured for rolling or sliding movement along rail assemblies comprising a plurality of cylindrical, square, rectangular, or octagonal track components. The rail assemblies may be supported by bases comprising the cylindrical structural components and other components such as weight components, as well as threaded foot components or threaded caster components on which the rail assemblies can be adjustably levelled.

An alignment tip for a sample characterization device, the alignment tip includes an alignment head that is made of a material having an atomic weight greater than 50 and has an essentially spherical shape, and a body that is connected to the alignment head and is configured to be placed in a sample support.

An alignment tip for a sample characterization device, the alignment tip includes an alignment head that is made of a material having an atomic weight greater than 50 and has an essentially spherical shape, and a body that is connected to the alignment head and is configured to be placed in a sample support.

Rotation mechanisms for rotating a payload in two, first and second degrees of freedom (DOF), comprising a static base, a first rotation arm coupled mechanically to the static base through a first rotation joint and used for rotating the payload relative to the static base around a first rotation axis that passes through the first rotation joint, a second rotation arm coupled mechanically to the static base through a second rotation joint and used for rotating the payload relative to the static base around a second rotation axis that passes through the second rotation joint, and a follower member rigidly coupled to the payload and arranged to keep a constant distance from the second rotation arm, wherein the rotation of the first arm rotates the payload around the first DOF and the rotation of the second arm rotate the payload around the second DOF.