Disclosed is a system comprising a stage with “X”, “Y” and “Z” translation and “X”, “Y” and optionally “Z” axes rotation capability, in combination with interrogation and monitoring means which act in functional combination to orient the surface of a sample so as to set an intended...http://www.google.com/patents/US7230699?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7230699 - Sample orientation system and method