A multiple-axis imaging system having individually-adjustable optical
elements and a method for individually adjusting optical elements of the
system. The system comprises a plurality of optical elements having
respective optical axes and being individually disposed with respect to
one another to image respective sections of an object, and a plurality of
individually-operable positioning devices corresponding to respective
optical elements for positioning the optical elements with respect to
their respective optical axes. The positioning devices are specifically
adapted to adjust the axial position, lateral position and angular
orientation of the optical elements with respect to their respective
optical axes. The system is particularly adapted for use as a microscope
array, and the positioning devices may be micro-actuators.
