The method further includes selecting an alignment relationship for the plurality of objects to the reference object according to the alignment relationship and in response to input from the user input device.

The shape of the second alignment structures is complementary with that of the first alignment structures.

The adaptive section (PA1) of the first adaptive means (6, 8) is longer than the adaptive section (PA2) of the second adaptive means (7, 9) in relation to the longitudinal axis thereof.

The method further includes selecting an alignment relationship for the plurality of objects to the reference object according to the alignment relationship and in response to input from the user input device.

The second alignment mark is printed on the surface layer at an offset from the first alignment mark.

Each sensor is pre-aligned with respect to the at least one fiducial marker so that a location of each fiducial marker is known with respect to its respective sensor.

As the alignment device is adjusted, the bone cutting guide attached to the alignment device changes position relative to the tibia.

Each membrane defines a through slot (opening) and a set of registration marks which are located with respect to registration marks of the other membranes.

Thus, complex alignment processes can be performed at a cost less expensive than conventional liquid crystal alignment technologies.

The translation device is operable to cause translational movement, transverse to the alignment movement, of the alignment device with the holder towards the probe card.

From this alignment quality versus location data, an optimum alignment position can be determined, and the scanned optical element can then be positioned at the determined alignment position.

The invention further includes a mechanism (102) for aligning the laser beams.

The alignment tool assembly (200) further includes one or more alignment blocks (204, 205, 205') movable with respect to the mounting plate (202).

The alignment member comprises indicia configured to provide for alignment of the alignment member with respect to at least one of the first bone and a second bone of the patient.

The second label (40) is positioned on the container (10) whereby the alignment area (50) of the second label is aligned with the alignment symbology (30) of the first label (20).