Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for use in the implementation and/or operation of quantum information processing (QIP) systems, and more particularly, to the implementation and use of a quantum information processing (QIP) system including one or more vertical nanopositioners configured to reposition one or more components coupled to the nanopositioner and weighing between about 1 kilogram (kg) and about 5 kgs. The one or more vertical nanopositioners may be positioned in the cryogenic environment.

Abstract: A system for bulk pet food dispersing. The system has one or more scales, and for each scale a pulley system and a pair of rails which can be used to lift a bulk bag of pet food into place above the scale and a gravity-fed dispenser, which can include a dispenser control. The bulk bag of pet food can attach to the pulley system using hooks, eyelets, knots, chains, etc., then raised into place using a crank which moves the pulley system. Users can then disperse the pet food from the raised bulk bag into their own bag using a dispenser control, such as a handle or lever.