@misc{randau_improved_sample_2015, author={Randau, C., Brokmeier, H.G., Gan, W.M., Hofmann, M., Voeller, M., Tekouo, W., Al-Hamdany, N., Seidl, G., Schreyer, A.}, title={Improved sample manipulation at the STRESS-SPEC neutron diffractometer using an industrial 6-axis robot for texture and strain analyses}, year={2015}, howpublished = {journal article}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2015.05.014}, abstract = {The materials science neutron diffractometer STRESS-SPEC located at FRM II is a dedicated instrument for strain and pole figure measurements. Both methods make complementary demands on sample handling. On one hand pole figure measurements need a high degree of freedom to orient small samples and on the other hand in strain investigations it is often necessary to handle large and heavy components. Therefore a robot based sample positioning system was developed, which has the capability to provide both possibilities. Based on this new robot system further developments like a full automated sample changer system for texture measurements were accomplished. Moreover this system opens the door for combined strain and texture analysis at STRESS-SPEC.}, note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2015.05.014} (DOI). Randau, C.; Brokmeier, H.; Gan, W.; Hofmann, M.; Voeller, M.; Tekouo, W.; Al-Hamdany, N.; Seidl, G.; Schreyer, A.: Improved sample manipulation at the STRESS-SPEC neutron diffractometer using an industrial 6-axis robot for texture and strain analyses. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A. 2015. vol. 794, 67-75. DOI: 10.1016/j.nima.2015.05.014}}