Frencken Mechatronics B.V.
Internship: Sub-micron positioning for Analytical market
Eindhoven, North Brabant, The Netherlands (city only)
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 22, 2026
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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
- ….
- Available technologies in the market
- 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?
- How complex is the technology to produce?
- 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).