2026 ASPE Annual Meeting
Poster Sessions
October 25–30, 2026 · Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel · Norfolk, Virginia
All times Eastern (US).
Both days
Wednesday, October 28 & Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 3:15–4:45 PM
Exhibit Hall · 67 posters in 6 topic areas
Applications of Precision Engineering
12 posters · AP series
| AP1 | Data Fusion of Point Clouds from Multiple Measuring Instruments
Rilyn Fox · UNC Charlotte
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| AP2 | Laser Tracker-Based DH Parameter Optimization of a Collaborative Robot Using Optimized SMR Measurement Poses
Pilgong Choi · KIMM
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| AP3 | Development and Implementation of a Control System on the MIT B Diffraction Grating Ruling Engine
Angshuman Deka · Newport Corp
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| AP4 | Metrological Process Characterization of Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Jesse Redford · NIST
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| AP5 | Increased Assembly Accuracy Beyond the Limitations of Elastic Averaging via Use of Plastic Deformation
Martin Culpepper · MIT
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| AP6 | Use of Line-Focused Longitudinal Electric Generation for High Aspect-Ratio fs Ablation of Transparent Material
Martin Culpepper · MIT
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| AP7 | Relational Metrology of Freeform Optical Systems
Hangyue Zou · University of Rochester
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| AP8 | Mesoscale Manufacturing Through the Development of a Multiscale Compound Machining Tool Platform
Hyung Wook Park · UNIST
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| AP9 | Deterministics: Road-mapping the Synergistic Interplay Between Precision Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Systems
Jorian Khan · UNC Charlotte
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| AP10 | Definition as a Precision Engineering Discipline: Requirements and Boundary Refinement in Advanced Robotics
Joseba Brit Elola
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| AP11 | Influence of the Machining Orientation on Dry-EDM
Konstantin Bischoff
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| AP12 | Influence of Graphene Nanoplatelet Reinforcement on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of LPBF Inconel 718
Md Shovon Zahid · NC State
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Controls and Mechatronics
9 posters · CM series
| CM1 | Orientation Mechanism as Part of Mars Sample Return Mission Capture and Containment Return System
Walter Smith · NASA Goddard
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| CM2 | Optimization-Based LQG Control with Disturbance Feedforward for High-Precision Pointing in Optical Laser Communication
Daniel Pechgraber · TU Wien
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| CM3 | Hybrid Model-Based Stochastic Control of Optimized Laser Masks for Microscale Selective Laser Sintering
Hsiu-Tsu (David) Shui · UT Austin
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| CM4 | High-Bandwidth and High-Precision Position Control of Reluctance-Actuated Fast Steering Mirrors
Alexander Pechhacker · TU Wien
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| CM5 | Control of Contact Dynamics Using Passive Dynamic Stiffness
Charles Seaberg · MIT
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| CM6 | Experimental Investigation of Adaptive Compensation for Hysteresis-Induced Force Uncertainty in Magnetic Levitation Systems
Taryn Loutit · MIT
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| CM7 | Active Damping via Over-Actuation for High-Bandwidth Precision Motion Systems
Shuaihu Wu · UW-Madison
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| CM8 | Iterative Tuning of Direct Velocity Feedback Control for Active Inertial Dampers
Kaan Bahtiyar · Oregon State University
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| CM9 | Selective Reaction-Force Compensation for High-Speed Long-Stroke XY Stages on Pneumatic Isolators
Hyoyoung Kim · TU Korea
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Metrology Systems and Surface Characterization
10 posters · MS series
| MS1 | Six Degree of Freedom Measurement Environment
Axel Grabowski · PI (Physik Instrumente)
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| MS2 | A Datum-Based Approach to Decenter Evaluation of Multi-Surface Optical Components
Tatsuya Sakuma · Panasonic
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| MS3 | From Commercial to NMI-Level Uncertainty: Commissioning a New Form Machine at NIST
Braden Czapla · NIST
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| MS4 | Optical Coordinate-Measuring Machine for Strongly Curved X-Ray Mirrors
Corey Austin · Brookhaven National Lab
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| MS5 | Dimensional Characterization of Two-Photon Polymerized Microstructures
Sumit Kumar · UNC Charlotte
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| MS6 | Surface 3D Reconstruction Through IMU-Aided Structure-from-Motion iPhone System
Vikrant Deo · ASU
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| MS7 | Design and Development of the Electronic NIST Torque Realizer 3 (ENTR3)
Chandra Shahi · NIST
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| MS8 | Experimentally Representative Virtual Instrument for Interference Microscopy via Signal Modelling
Mohammed Isa · University of Nottingham
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| MS9 | Reference Artefacts for Traceable CT Measurement of Enclosed Internal Volumes
Adam Wozniak · Warsaw University of Technology
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| MS10 | Accurate Determination of Material Removal Factor After Scratch Test Based on Surface Topography Measurement
Rafal Reizer · University of Rzeszow
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Micro-Nano Technologies
4 posters · MN series
| MN1 | Scalable Thermoelectric MEMS Actuators for Robotic Programmable Materials with Tunable Stiffness
Andrew Gray · UT Austin
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| MN2 | Modeling Thermal Interface Effects in SOI MEMS Actuators
Suhaas Patil · UT Austin
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| MN3 | High-Rate Precision Surface Nanomachining via Airy Patterns
Martin Culpepper · MIT
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| MN4 | Exploring the Processing Parameters on the Machining Performance in Ultrasonic-Assisted Nanoscratching of the 4H-SiC
Qingwei Zeng
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Precision Design
9 posters · PD series
| PD1 | A Sandwich XY Flexure Mechanism with Improved Out-of-Plane Stiffness for High-Speed Precision Applications
Moeen Radgolchin · University of Michigan
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| PD2 | Design Optimization of a MEMS Interfacial Force Microscope for Piconewton Scale Measurements
Joshua Cielo · UT Austin
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| PD3 | Planar Fluid and Electric Contacts for Rapid Swap
Mariia Smyk · MIT
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| PD4 | Adhesive Interface Design for Extreme Stability
Guido Hubens · TU Eindhoven
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| PD5 | Advancing Precision Flexure Design via Freedom and Constraint Topology: From Paper and Pencil to Computer-Aided
Siyuan Shao · UCLA
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| PD6 | Thermal Effects in Optical Components: An Analytical Model for Temperature and Wavefront Characterization
Ferron van Zomeren · TU Eindhoven
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| PD7 | Application for Aiding in the Creation of Error Budgets for Precision Machine Design
McCain Pratt · KLA
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| PD8 | Three-Point Mounts for Plate-Like Structures Under Base Excitation and Static Loads
Justin Verdirame · Physical Precision
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| PD9 | Analysis and Practical Implementation of a Decoupled-Controlled XY-Rz Flexure Stage
Godwin Joseph · Akribis
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Precision Manufacturing
23 posters · PM series
| PM1 | Development of Inline Inspection Processes for Quality Control in Bipolar Plate Manufacturing
Philipp Burgdorf · Fraunhofer IPK
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| PM2 | Machining of Insulating Materials by Scanning-Electrochemical Discharge Machining
Katsushi Furutani · Toyota Technological Institute
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| PM3 | Effects of Milling Force Models on Surface Location Error and Stability
Tony Schmitz · MSC Industrial Supply
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| PM4 | Effects of Process Damping on Milling Stability with Variable Teeth Spacing
Tony Schmitz · MSC Industrial Supply
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| PM5 | A Self-Differencing Approach for Chatter Detection
Tony Schmitz · MSC Industrial Supply
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| PM6 | Uncertainty Reduction in Milling Stability and Surface Location Error Modeling
Tony Schmitz · MSC Industrial Supply
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| PM7 | Atomic-Level Super-Polishing of Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus Surfaces Using Only PMMA Tools in Water
Toshihisa Yairi · University of Tokyo
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| PM8 | Development of GaN Surface Polishing Method Using a Solid-Base Catalyst
Yuta Kurohara · University of Osaka
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| PM9 | Slurry-Free Atomic-Scale Planarization of Si(100) Using a Solid-Base Catalyst and Pure Water
Kota Kikkawa
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| PM10 | High-Efficiency Planarization of Si(100) Wafer by Catalyst-Referred Etching with Alkaline Solution
Takao Goto · University of Osaka
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| PM11 | Development of an Automated Machine Tool Characterization Device
Tyler Woodard · UT Knoxville
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| PM12 | Development of a Wire Scratch Testing Machine for Elucidating Microscopic Machining Phenomena
Akira Oga · Nagasaki University
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| PM13 | Development of a Submicron Film Coater for Use with Multi-Material Resins
Jarrett Bealer · UT Austin
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| PM14 | Dynamic Stability Analysis of Feed Modulated Milling
Seyed Mahmood Shantiaeezade · Oregon State University
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| PM15 | Experimental Validation of Femtosecond Laser Ablation System Design Framework
Martin Culpepper · MIT
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| PM16 | Reducing Error Motion Using Circumferential Roller Sequencing in a Precision Cross Roller Bearing
Matthew Wilmer · Timken
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| PM17 | Electrical Resistance Bonding of Self-Bonding Coils: Process Characterisation and Qualification
Ivan Van der Kroon · SFC Energy
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| PM18 | Manufacturing of Single Crystal Diamond Berkovich Nanoindenters
Kieran Simonson · Edge Technologies
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| PM19 | Human-AI Interaction in Manufacturing: The Hidden Human
Tony Schmitz · MSC Industrial Supply
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| PM20 | Effect of Laser Surface Structuring on Grey Cast Iron for Enhanced Adhesion of Cold-Sprayed Tool Steel
Gero Esser · Fraunhofer IPK
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| PM21 | Development and Performance Evaluation of a Pneumatic Array-Type Polishing Tool for Aspherical and Freeform Surfaces
Hideo Takino · Chiba Institute of Technology
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| PM22 | Cutting Edge Preparation of Binderless Carbide Ball Nose End Mills by Immersed Tumbling
Niklas Maschke · TU Berlin
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| PM23 | Full Domain Direct Wafer Bonding Model with LJ 3-9 Adhesion and First-Order Shear Deformation Theory
Yu Jiang
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