About this role
Sub-micron positioning (using Piezo technology) for Analytical market
• Derival of system requirements by • Stakeholder interviewing • (new) customer portfolio analysis • Investigation on upcoming trends and future requirements • …..
• Literature / market study • Available technologies in the market • Actuation • Measurement methods
• Maturity of the technology • Cost and complexity of the technology and implementation. • Supplier dependency / lock-in • ….
• System concepts using different technologies (with sufficient depth) • Full stroke piezo • Longstroke / Short stroke • Hybrid • Measurement concept • Integration with Frencken Motion and Control platform • Feasibility • Definition of requirements in case of gap.
• In depth-technology investigation. • How complex is the technology to produce? • Low complex, high OEM cost à Add piezo to our motor development competence? (could be a high margin opportunity for Frencken) • High complex, low OEM cost à Buy off the shelf? • In between?
• Business decision investigation • Buy OEM products and integrate • Partner up with specialist • Something else.
End goal:
• Thorough technology and market overview • Most potential system concept taken all requirements and boundary conditions into account. • In-depth understanding of technology and production methods • Consolidated business decision / recognition of high-margin opportunities for Frencken. • Test plan concept / plan for next phase (next student).