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Multi-objective optimization of actuator system design for laser micro adjustment

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Complex design processes require a high level of expertise and are time consuming. By assisting the engineer with a computer aided design system the design process can be accelerated and be made more reliable. Actuator system design for laser micro adjustment is complex and its challenges may be a hindrance for the application of laser micro adjustment. To overcome this obstacle a computer aided design system was developed which utilizes a multi-objective optimization algorithm to automatically improve actuator design. In this paper, the system and its components are presented. A special focus will be upon the assessment functions which allow the efficient assessment of an actuator design. An application example will be given to demonstrate the functionality of the design system.

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  1. Chair of Manufacturing Technology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Egerlandstr. 13, 91058, Erlangen, Germany

    Manfred Geiger, Raoul Plettke & Hinnerk Hagenah

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Correspondence to Manfred Geiger.

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The presented work was carried out within the research project 530/59-2 entitled “Algorithmen und Bewertungsmethoden zur Optimierung von Aktorsystemen für die Mikrosystemtechnik” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The authors would also like to thank the Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT) for their support.

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Geiger, M., Plettke, R. & Hagenah, H. Multi-objective optimization of actuator system design for laser micro adjustment. Prod. Eng. Res. Devel. 3, 181–188 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11740-008-0147-8

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