Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method of aligning substrates in an apparatus for bonding a flat panel display device having a plurality of substrates, the method for aligning the substrates involving the steps of providing an optical path through each substrate, wherein alignment of the optical paths corresponds a desired alignment of the substrates. In another aspect, the invention involves the steps of directing a light into the optical path of a first substrate and detecting the light exiting the optical path of a second substrate and positioning the substrates relative to each other such that the amount of detected light is optimized.

Abstract: A FED is provided comprising: an emitter located on a cathode; a pixel located on an anode positioned to receive electrons from the emitter; and a getter located on the anode. According to another aspect of the invention, a method of making an FED is provided comprising: depositing getter material over a tip on a cathode; assembling the cathode with an anode, wherein the getter is between the tip and the anode; and activating the getter, whereby the activation causes the getter to be deposited on the anode.

Abstract: A FED is provided comprising: an emitter located on a cathode; a pixel located on an anode positioned to receive electrons from the emitter; and a getter located on the anode. According to another aspect of the invention, a method of making an FED is provided comprising: depositing getter material over a tip on a cathode; assembling the cathode with an anode, wherein the getter is between the tip and the anode; and activating the getter, whereby the activation causes the getter to be deposited on the anode.