My research project consists of controlling the transcription of matter at the micro/nano-scale. The basic premise of transcription is to move material to a specific location at a given time. I am seeking to not only perform the transport, but to control the process. On the surface, this may sound simple. However, I want to control the transfer of material at a smaller level than has previously been done. I need to coordinate 3-D material delivery with 6 degrees-of-freedom (DOF) relative to motion of a substrate to the level of altoliters and nanometers, respectivley. This problem can be broken up into three physical components: a toolbit, a micro-fluidic network, and a dispensing device termed the nanogate or nano valve. The toolbit position must be controlled to guarantee that material arrives at the appropriate nanogate at a given time. Finally, minute amounts of material must be accurately metered across the nongate onto the substrate. The toolbit movement must be coordinated with the transfer of matter within the micro-fluidic network and with the metering of the nanogate to successfully create the nanostructure on the substrate. Of the three components mentioned previously, my work will address the first two: toolbit motion control and micro-fluidic flow control. The nanogate reserach is to be done by a collaborating group at UIUC.