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In this paper we will report a method that allows controlled positioni
ng of individual nanoparticles between e-beam defined metal electrodes
using AFM technique, having not only the imaging capability in the AF
M for inspection of the positioning, but also in-situ electrical monit
oring of the assembly procedure. This means that an electrical signal
is recorded when an electrical link between the lateral metal electrod
es, via the positioned particles, is established.