Advanced Micro-/Nano-Manipulation and Positioning Techniques

Dear Colleagues,

Nowadays, nanotechnology is developing rapidly, and its related technologies are receiving increasing attention. Advanced micro-/nano-manipulation and positioning techniques are crucial methodologies of nanotechnology, enabling the precise control and positioning of micro- and nano-sized objects; hence, they have significant applications in various fields, including nanofabrication, biomedicine, electronics, and materials science. However, there are still some pressing issues that need to be addressed, such as how to improve the precision and stability of micro-manipulations, how to resolve the contradiction between the precision and range of micro-/nano-positioning, and so on. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on micro-/nano-manipulation and positioning techniques to overcome the aforementioned challenges and enhance micro-/nano-manufacturing capabilities.

Accordingly, this Special Issue seeks to showcase research papers, communications, and review articles that focus on novel methodological developments in micro-/nano-manipulation and positioning techniques including theory and methods, devices and systems, operational strategies and techniques, control and perception, and so on.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and sharing the latest advancements in micro-/nano-manipulation and positioning techniques with the scientific community.

Dr. Cunman Liang
Dr. Yajing Shen
Guest Editors

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