Laser-cut cylindrical components find copious use in medical devices — in coronary and neurovascular stents, structural heart components, peripheral vascular implants, and instruments for minimally invasive procedures. The new Aerotech LaserTurn280 is a motion platform for high-volume laser machining of these cylindrical medical-device components. Previously displayed in prototype form at medical-technology tradeshows, the LaserTurn280 is […]
Stages + gantries
Bell-Everman to demonstrate gantry robots at Automate 2026
Bell-Everman will exhibit its motion control systems at Automate 2026, taking place June 22–25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company will be located at Booth 34036 and will feature live demonstrations of long-travel gantry robots. The booth will include two operating gantry robots. One is a ServoBelt dual-bridge gantry with an XXYYZZ axis configuration, […]
Güdel previews linear-motion systems ahead of Automate Show
Linear-motion systems and gantry robot manufacturer Güdel supplies to automotive, aerospace, and heavy industry spaces needing to move, position, and otherwise handle large and heavy workpieces. Check out these past articles from the Design World network on their linear tracks, 7th-axis RTUs, gantries, and other multi-axis motion systems (including those designed around hardened steel rack-and-pinion […]
Zaber launches compact objective focus stage for microscopy
Zaber Technologies has announced the DMA objective focus stage, a compact linear motor stage for microscope system builders and OEM manufacturers. Starting at $4,500 with controller, the DMA provides 50 nm repeatability and 10 nm minimum incremental moves. It is designed for high-duty-cycle imaging applications with move-and-settle times under 15 ms and an integrated controller […]
Edmund Optics expands motorized stage portfolio
Edmund Optics has expanded its range of motorized stages, adding more configurable motion products for industrial and scientific applications. The portfolio includes fully motorized, software-controlled systems as well as mechanical stages that can be motorized. This gives users the option of choosing either a complete motorized system or a configuration based on mechanical stage setups. […]
OES launches dual-axis goniometer and rotary stage series
Optimal Engineering Systems (OES) has introduced the AK110-10-60V Series of dual-axis goniometer and rotary stages. These motorized stages can be used to measure angles, identify crystals, position an object for inspection and aim a camera or laser. The lower goniometer stage provides ±10 degrees of rotation, and the upper vertical rotary stage includes a 60 […]
OES launches dual-axis Alpha-Beta V goniometer stages
Optimal Engineering Systems has released a new series of Alpha-Beta “V” dual-axis goniometer stages. The stages are arranged with one axis perpendicular to the other, allowing positioning for inspection, mirror alignment and camera or laser orientation. The lower, horizontal-axis stage provides ±10 degrees of rotation. The upper, vertical-axis stage includes a 65 mm by 65 […]
PI introduces V-573 linear stages with 3-phase linear motors
PI has introduced the V-573, a new series of linear positioning stages featuring high-precision guidance and frictionless 3-phase linear motors. With 80nm bidirectional repeatability, 1g acceleration, and 500mm/s velocity, the V-573 family offers precise motion control suited for production environments. Designed for XY configurations, the stages integrate with PI’s ACS-based EtherCAT motion controllers, using advanced […]
New motorized automation platform features direct-drive motors, ultra-fast alignment routines
PI (Physik Instrumente) announces the release of the F-690.S1 SpaceFAB, a high-performance 6-axis motorized positioning stage platform, designed for advanced automation tasks that demand high speed, precision, and reliability. The F-690.S1 is built on a unique hybrid kinematic design featuring three symmetrically arranged XY nanopositioning stages with direct-drive linear motors and cross-roller bearings. Each stage […]
X-Y stage features unique parallel drive configuration
IKO International’s new PD…S X-Y parallel drive stage removes the barriers that often exist in the work area during equipment design. With the PD…S, machine designers can achieve highly accurate positioning without sacrificing workability and performance. Unlike typical X-Y stages layered with one-shaft actuators that make access from the outside difficult due to cables and […]
