A linear motor stage providing nanometer-level performance in a large travel format has been introduced by Aerotech. The new ANT95-L crossed-roller-bearing stage uses advanced direct-drive technology to achieve resolution of 1 nm, repeatability of ±50 nm, and accuracy of ±250 nm. It is offered in 25 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm and 100 mm travel…
New Precision, High Performance X-Y Stage from Steinmeyer
Steinmeyer, Inc. announces a new precision, high performance X-Y stage. The compact KT-EDLM series consists of a 3-piece XY stage driven by synchronous ironless linear motors. Due to its high precision and outstanding dynamic performance this new stage is ideal for demanding positioning applications including: – high speed inspection systems– robotics assemblies– dispensing systems–…
Repeatable Travel in a Small Package
Tabletop devices for lab automation, instrumentation, biotech, and semiconductor manufacturing require precise, repeatable, and highly accurate motion control. Applications such as DNA testing or flip-chip bonding require spatial positioning on the order of microns. Motion needs to be carefully controlled to produce reliable, repeatable results even when subjected to heavy duty cycles that commercial labs…
VTS300 Vertical Translation Stage from Aerotech
The Aerotech VTS300 vertical translation stage can position loads up to 450 kg (1000 lb) with ±25 µm accuracy in applications requiring a compact footprint with travels from 50 to 200 mm. Applications range from step and settle placement to high force generation. Multiple units can be combined for lift and tip/tilt motion to provide…
Linear Positioning Stages Feature Moving Magnet Voice Coil Technology
Santa Clarita, CA — Linear Positioning Stages featuring moving magnet voice coil technology from H2W Technologies offer high resolution (from 50 nanometers), zero cogging, high speed, high acceleration (to 5 g’s), high repeatability, and long life. The compact linear positioning stages can be mounted horizontally or vertically and are suitable for short stroke positioning applications…
Nanopositioning Rotary Stages from Aerotech
Aerotech’s ANT95-R and ANT130-R direct-drive rotary stages are part of Aerotech’s nano Motion Technology product line. They offer unprecedented in-position stability (0.005 arc sec) and incremental motion (0.01 arc sec) using Aerotech’s unique direct-drive technology, and are suitable for demanding high-throughput manufacturing applications such as disk-drive and MEMS manufacture and test, fiber-optic device alignment, as…
PRO LM Series Linear Motor Stages from Aerotech
Aerotech’s PRO LM series of high performance, cost-effective and versatile linear motor stages are offered in four different series with 38 different models in travels from 100 mm to 1.5 m. The PRO165LM, PRO225LM, PRO280LM, and PRO560LM make up the Aerotech PRO LM series of linear motor stages. They all feature a linear motion guide…
Aerotech ANT130-5-V Vertical Lift Stage
Aerotech’s ANT130-5-V is a linear-motor-driven wedge-style vertical lift stage that provides the exceptional resolution, accuracy, and in-position stability required in nanopositioning applications, all while offering travel up to 5 mm. It is a precision stage that is perfectly at home in industrial applications. The ANT130-5-V was designed for stand-alone use or can be seamlessly integrated…
IP66-Rated Direct-Drive Rotary Stages from Aerotech
The ASRT is an IP66-rated, direct-drive, sealed rotary stage that provides precise angular positioning in hostile environments where dirt, dust, cutting fluids and fluid jets are present. Applications range from industrial machining automation to precision sensor positioning in hostile environments, and the ASRT is also an effective solution for precise rotary motion in product environmental…
Integrated UMR-TRA XY Stages from Newport
Irvine, CA – Newport Corporation announces the UMR-TRA XY Stages. The new line of integrated XY stages are built from reliable, industry-standard UMR linear stages and TRA actuators. Affordable and compact, the small footprint measures only 90 mm wide and 38 mm high, including the base plate. The UMR-TRA-XY stages are specially designed for applications…
XYZ Piezo Flexure Stage from PI
PI’s P-563.3CD PIMars stage is a piezo flexure-guided scanning / nanomanipulation system. The unit enables precision motion control with resolution in the sub-nanometer realm and 340x340x340 µm travel in XYZ, significantly more than other capacitive-feedback equipped systems currently provide. Integrated, direct-measuring capacitance sensors and digital closed-loop control boost linearity by up to three orders of…
Low Profile, Linear Motor Stages with Linear Encoder
PI’s ultra-low profile (14 mm / 0.6”) linear-motor driven M-692 series of translation stages was designed for high-speed, high-stability positioning tasks with limited space. These stages are the lowest profile closed-loop linear motor equipped micropositioning systems in the industry. Based on PI’s proprietary PILine® ultrasonic ceramic motor technology (US Pat. No. 6,765,335) these stages provide…
Misumi introduces New Series of Standard Precision Positioning Stages
Schaumburg, IL – Misumi USA, Inc. introduces a new series of Standard Precision Positioning Stages to complement its existing line of High Precision Positioning Stages. The new stages feature a simplified product design that make them suitable and very cost-effective for applications in which frequent and/or fine adjustment is needed, but ultra-high precision is not…
Rotary Stage features Compact Package and Accurate Positioning
RTHM-100 compact rotation stages are designed to rotate optical components and small tooling in the confined spaces of the manufacturing processes for fiber optical components and semiconductor devices, fiber optic alignment, laser diode research, bio-medical applications and inspection systems. The lightweight design feature low 32 mm profile height and incorporates anodized aluminum body with pre-loaded…
New Precision, Multi-axis Air Bearing Gantry System from Steinmeyer
BURLINGTON, MA — Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new precision, multi- axis air bearing gantry system. This motion system consists of an XY stage utilizing air bearings plus a conventional ball screw driven Z table. It is ideal wherever there is a need for ultra high precision and outstanding dynamic performance. Typical uses include: – laser…
Servo2Go Expands High Performance Linear Stage Series
Greenville, DE – Servo2Go has just added a new high performance linear stage series to its broad range of positioning systems. Manufactured by Zaber Technologies Inc., the T-LSM series devices are computer-controlled motorized linear stages with high thrust and speed capabilities and a very compact size. They are stand-alone units requiring only a standard 15V…
High Speed Piezomotor Rotary Stage from PI
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. introduces a new ultra-low profile (0.6”), direct-driven, high-speed rotary stage based on its proprietary PILine® piezomotor drive technology at this year’s SPIE Photonics West conference. The new ultra-low profile (0.6”), direct-driven, high-speed rotary stage is based on PI’s proprietary PILine® piezomotor drive technology. The M-660 PILine® rotation stage allows high positioning…
Aerotech PRO Series Linear Stages
Aerotech’s PRO Series are low cost, side seal, hard cover, ball-screw-driven linear stages available in 68 standard models with travels from 50 mm to 1500 mm. Their rugged design makes them ideal for demanding industrial environments. A wide variety of travels, widths, speeds, and load capabilities allow you to choose a stage perfectly tailored to…
Ultra Narrow Precision Linear Stage from Steinmeyer
BURLINGTON, MA — Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new precision linear stage, the PA 30×40-SM01. This single axis system is ideal wherever there is a need for an extremely narrow positioning table. Typical uses include miniature robotics, pick and place devices, specimen handling for life sciences and scientific applications where precision positioning is required within a…
Motorized Rotary Stage
Greenville, DE – Servo2Go has just added a new high performance rotary stage to its broad range of positioning systems. Manufactured by Zaber Technologies Inc., the new T-RS60 rotary stage provides precise, continuous 360° rotation in a compact package. The robust bearing design allows the stage to handle up to 45 kg (99 lb) of…
PI nano1x3™ Series XY and XYZ Nanopositioning Stages
Auburn, MA — PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. has added two new multi-axis stages for super-resolution microscopy applications, providing highly accurate motion with sub-nanometer resolution over travel ranges of 200 µm in XY and XYZ. PI nano 1×3 ™ piezo microscope stage with controller shown with slide holder & Petri dish holder. The new PI nano1x3…
SCR Nanopositioning Stage from Nippon Pulse America
RADFORD, VA – The Nippon Pulse America, Inc. (NPA) SCR100 stage is an ultra high precision, compact single-axis stage that integrates a slide guide, encoder, and Linear Shaft Motor. The SCR100 stage offers a wide range of advantages for ultra high performance and accuracy applications. Through complex motion profiles, the SCR series produces extremely accurate…
Compact Multi-axis Manipulator
Multi-axis modular assembly is for 3D target positioning and alignment in such applications as synchrotrons, beam positioning, and sample manipulation. The assembly uses the type MT130 linear stage together with a type DT110 rotary stage to yield two to four axes of motion – XY, X-rotary, XYZ, XY-rotary, or XYZ-rotary. Each stage offers 50 mm…
Aerotech ANT130-L Series Stages
Aerotech ANT130-L series stages offer best-in-class performance in speed, accuracy, resolution, repeatability, reliability, and travel range, and are offered in two accuracy grades. With its low profile and outstanding performance, the ANT130-L is the ultimate solution for high-accuracy alignment, inspection, positioning, and measurement stations. The ANT130-L employs a center-driven, non-cogging, noncontact linear motor and encoder…
Micrometer Driven Positioning Stages
Del-Tron offers a wide range of micrometer driven ball and crossed roller positioning stages with travels ranging from .25” to 2.0”. All units are available in X, XY and XYZ configurations and can carry load ranging from 4 lbs on our miniature ball slide series all the way up to 160 lbs on our crossed…