{"id":30146,"date":"2026-07-01T11:16:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T09:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/?p=30146"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:17:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T09:17:57","slug":"dinamo-digitalisation-route-for-dimensional-nanometrology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vsl.nl\/en\/projects\/dinamo-digitalisation-route-for-dimensional-nanometrology\/","title":{"rendered":"DINAMO \u2013 Digitalisation Route for Dimensional Nanometrology"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DINAMO \u2013 Digitalisation Route for Dimensional Nanometrology<\/h1>\n

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Advancing traceability in dimensional nanometrology<\/h2>\n

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Through the European project DINAMO (Digitalisation Route for Dimensional Nanometrology)<\/strong>, VSL collaborates with international partners to develop a digitalisation route for dimensional nanometrology. The project focuses on improving the traceability, reliability and reproducibility of measurement results, with a particular emphasis on scanning probe microscopy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1757514236398{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”tablet_expert full_width_responsive”]

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Challenge: linking raw data to final results<\/h2>\n

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In dimensional nanometrology, the connection between raw measurement data and the final calculated parameter value is often lost because acquisition and analysis steps are not fully documented. As a result, different processing approaches may lead to different outcomes from the same dataset.<\/p>\n

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DINAMO addresses this challenge by developing a digital workflow in which all steps between data acquisition and data processing are automatically captured. This creates a clear and traceable link between the original measurement data and the final reported result.<\/div>\n

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VSL\u2019s contribution<\/h2>\n

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VSL contributes to the identification and implementation of metadata solutions for virtual calibration standards. This includes documenting key calibration parameters such as signal amplitude, waveform, frequency and phase when applying smart calibration samples.<\/p>\n

The virtual standards also offer unique capabilities, including optimisation of data acquisition processes and the reduction of 1\/f noise in measurement data, supporting more accurate and reliable measurements.<\/div>\n

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Expected outcomes<\/h2>\n

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The project will deliver new virtual calibration standards for step-height and lateral measurements. Key project activities include:<\/p>\n