PI introduces a new microscope stage family designed for democratizing the advantages of ultrasonic piezo motor drive systems in super-resolution fluorescence microscopy. The U-781 XY stage provides 128 x 86 mm travel, is equipped with 10-nm resolution linear encoders for direct position measurement at the platform, and is compatible with inverted microscopes of the four […]
Stages + gantries
Sub-micron Z-axis positioning stages feature four motor options
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc.) has added vertical stages to their extensive line of high-accuracy, high-resolution lift stages. The Z110 Series of Z-axis Stages are available in travel strokes of 15 mm (0.590 in.), 30 mm (1.181 in.), 50 mm (1.969 in.), and 75 mm (2.953 in). These black anodized aluminum alloy stages feature preloaded […]
Linear positioning stage includes absolute encoder and frictionless motor
Global precision motion control and nanopositioning supplier Physik Instrumente (PI) now sells a high-dynamics linear motor stage family — the V-574, a new series of linear positioning stages with guiding precision and frictionless three-phase linear motors. Equipped with high-precision crossed-roller bearings installed in a proprietary process, these stages achieve excellent geometric performance. The 130mm variant, […]
Two-axis fast steering mirror uses piezo drives
The S-335 fast steering mirror (FSM) from Physik Instrumente (PI) provides fast and high-resolution motion in two degrees of freedom. Based on solid-state piezo drives, it’s well-suited for precise, high-speed laser beam control and high-resolution imaging applications. The S-335’s long angular travel range is made possible by a clever design using motion-amplified piezo actuators, operated […]
Open-frame positioning stage completes imaging applications
The SmartStage open-frame positioning stage is a breakthrough innovation from Dover Motion harnessing more than 60 years of unrivaled precision motion design and manufacturing expertise. The SmartStage Open Frame is the latest product in the SmartStage ecosystem of products — with a controller and encoder is physically integrated inside the stage structure. This design offers high […]
Vacuum compatible nanopositioning stage features powerful piezo motor
The new N-332 nanometer-precision linear stage family from PI (Physik Instrumente) is configurable to multi-axis setups of XY, XZ and XYZ, is designed for high-end applications in semiconductor technology, fiber-optics, microscopy, bio-nanotechnology, metrology and scientific research in beamlines and laser labs. The stages have a low profile of 30 mm and a small footprint of […]
Stages feature 0.05-degree angle accuracy
Measure angles or move to a precise angular position with a new series of high precision, low cost XYHG multi-axis stages that can be easily integrated into new and existing applications from OES (Optimal Engineering Systems). These XYHG (linear X-axis, linear Y-axis, plus horizontal goniometer) Linear Motion plus Goniometer Stages are available in stroke lengths […]
XY tables feature unobstructed large aperture
The demand for a high accuracy, robust, open-frame stages is met with IntelLIDrives dual-axis, large aperture stages that address the unique needs of scanning microscopy, wafer and printed circuit board inspection, automated assembly and a wide range of specimens and samples scanning in many types of imaging techniques and applications. Features of these dual-axis large […]
Linear actuators are water-proof, dust resistant
New linear slide motion axes from IntelLiDrives are water-proof and dust-resistant, engineered for reliability in harsh environments. With IP43 ratings, they withstand water and dust ingress, ensuring seamless operation in wet or dusty conditions. The IntelLiDrives water-proof and dust-resistant linear slide motion axes deliver consistent and dependable performance, even in the harshest conditions where traditional […]
New wide-body linear stage family for precision automation
PI (Physik Instrumente) has introduced a new series of high-performance linear stages. The new V-827 direct-drive linear stages are tailored for demanding applications with high loads to 150 kg, high throughput requirements, and a need for extended reliability. These stages excel in straightness and flatness performance, surpassing comparable motorized linear translation stages available in the […]
