Linear Shaft Motor Stage Offers Nanoprecision

Radford, Va. – Nippon Pulse America’s new SCR100 stage is an ultra high precision, compact single axis stage that integrates a slide guide, encoder, and Linear Shaft Motor. It offers a wide range of advantages for ultra high performance and accuracy applications. The Linear Shaft Motor is a coreless direct drive linear motor which has zero cogging,... [Read more]

High Speed, High Force, Sub-micron Positioning, Voice Coil Stage Features 20 mm Aperture

Sunnyvale, Calif. – Equipment Solutions’ VCS-2020 Voice Coil Stage features a 20 mm diameter aperture, 20 mm (0.7874 in.) travel, and sub-micron (1.1811 10-6 in.) positioning resolution. An integrated Analog position feedback sensor assures 100 nanometer (3.937 10-6 in.) repeatability.  The cross-roller voice-coil stages are self contained, compact,... [Read more]

Newport Corp releases new XPS-DRVP1 Piezo Driver

Newport Corp. (www.newport.com) is proud to announce the release of XPS-DRVP1 – an XPS-compatible driver card that is intended for piezoelectric stack-based nanopositioning line of sub-nanometer resolution stages. The product complements other XPS driver cards made to drive the traditional stepper motor and DC micropositioning products, enabling control... [Read more]

Aerotech introduces new ASRT series rotary stages

Aerotech (www.aerotech.com) has unveiled its new ASRT series rotary stages with direct-drive brushless servo motor technology for precise zero backlash positioning in an IP66 sealed design. This guarantees thorough operation in environments where liquid, dust and dirt are unavoidable.The ASRT series is aimed at applications which involve dust or mist... [Read more]

Hard-Cover, Side-Sealed Linear Stages from Aerotech

Pittsburgh, Pa. – 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 to 1500mm. The PRO Series features a hard-cover design for protection from debris, while side-seals keep dirt and particulates out of the stage and protect the bearing surfaces from contamination.... [Read more]

Ultra Narrow Precision Linear Stage from Steinmeyer

Burlington, Mass. – The new PA 30×40-SM01 is a single-axis, precision linear stage from Steinmeyer that is ideal for applications needing an extremely narrow positioning table. The compact, fully enclosed stage is 30mm wide and 40mm high and available in travel ranges from 25 to 150mm. Positioning repeatability is 1 micron, maximum speed... [Read more]

Nanopositioning Stage for Super-Resolution Microscopy

Auburn, Mass. – The nano1x3 ™ series X-Y and X-Y-Z nanopositioning stages from PI (Physik Instrumente) are multi-axis stages for super-resolution microscopy applications, providing highly accurate motion with closed-loop control for sub-nanometer precision over travel ranges of 200µm in X-Y and X-Y-Z planes.The stages feature a piezo controller... [Read more]

TechnoMod Gantry Machine from Techno

New Hyde Park, NY – The new TechnoMod Gantry Machine from Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems is a multi-axis motion platform complete with controls, cabling, software, and enclosure, all fully assembled. The TechnoMod is available in three different sizes and can be used for pick and place, dispensing, assembly, testing, drilling, routing, welding... [Read more]

Multi-axis Modular Assembly from Steinmeyer

BURLINGTON, MA — Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new multi-axis modular assembly designed specifically for 3D target positioning and alignment. Typical applications include R&D and scientific uses such as synchrotrons. For example, the new system is ideal for beam positioning and sample manipulation.The assembly utilizes the compact Steinmeyer... [Read more]

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... [Read more]

Rotary Table from Techno

New Hyde Park, NY – The Rotary Table RF from Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems is a variable speed, infinite positioning rotary table that can be used in various industrial applications, replacing cam-driven tables with more versatility at half the cost. The RF is offered with optional accessories, magnetic brake, 3-Jaw Chuck and 490mm diameter flat... [Read more]

Integrated 3-Axis Micro-manipulator from Steinmeyer

Burlington, MA –  Steinmeyer, Inc. introduces the MP63 3-axis micro-manipulator module. The MP63 is a fully enclosed 3-axis positioner with 25mm stroke in each direction. Included inside the compact precision assembly are DC gearmotors, rotary encoders, lead screws, and non-contact limit switches.Accuracy in each direction is 5 microns with ±... [Read more]

New Rotary Table from Techno Inc.

New Hyde Park, NY – Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems announces the new Rotary Table RF, a variable speed, infinite positioning rotary table that can be used in various industrial applications. Offered with optional accessories, magnetic brake, 3-jaw chuck and 490mm diameter flat disk, the new RF provides users the ability to complete applications... [Read more]

CLS Sealing System for NUTEC Stages

Deer Park, NY — The new CLS sealing system for NUTEC stages offers superior protection in applications with contaminated environments, an advancement that translates into a motion platform with greater long-term reliability, greater efficiencies and lower cost of ownership.The CLS sealing system patented design includes a cleverly concealed linear... [Read more]

Parker’s New Guide Features Daedal Linear Slides and Micrometer Stages

Irwin, PA – Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division announces the release of a new catalog featuring its Daedal brand of manually driven positioning slides and stages. The 144-page, full-color guide covers all of the manual ball slides and crossed roller slides, all of the micrometer (standard and digital) stages, and all of the micrometer... [Read more]

High-Performance Parallelogram Voice Coil Positioning Stage

Sunnyvale, CA – The PVS-5.5 Parallelogram Voice Coil Stage from Equipment Solutions is a complete, compact high performance positioning system. This compact stage (37mm x 31 mm x 32 mm) weighing just 70gm features a 5mm clear aperture through the center of the motor and the friction-free, flexure linking system. Non-linearity is <±0.5% throughout... [Read more]

Microstage 28™ Positioning Stage from USAutomation

LAGUNA HILLS, CA — USAutomation has announced the design and introduction of the Microstage 28 ™ positioning stage serving a wide variety of markets and applications around the world. The Microstage utilizes a preloaded linear rail, a precision anti-backlash rolled leadscrew, a high performance coupling and motor mounting provisions.The linear... [Read more]

Precision Motion Systems Catalog from Steinmeyer

BURLINGTON, MA – Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new 100 page catalog on our extensive product line of precision linear and rotary motion systems.These systems are manufactured at Steinmeyer’s FMD division located in Dresden Germany. This new comprehensive catalog is divided into six product segments fully detailing plug and play systems, linear... [Read more]

Two Axis Linear Stepper Motor Gantry Stage

Valencia, CA — Compact, low cost, two axis linear stepper motor gantries from H2W Technologies, Inc. offer low force, high speed, high repeatability, zero backlash, and long system life. Capable of very precise position, velocity, and acceleration control when integrated with a microstepping drive and indexer. These 2-axis gantries are ideal for precision... [Read more]

Direct Drive Rotary Stage

BURLINGTON, MA –Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new high-speed precision rotary positioning stage powered by a direct drive motor.Manufactured from high strength anodized aluminum the model DT 170-TLM offers a positioning accuracy of 0.005 degrees, repeatability of +/- 0.001 degrees and speeds up to 10 rps (revolutions per second). The stage has... [Read more]

Nanopositioning and Piezo Technology Catalog and Reference Guide

PI’s (Physik Instrumente) 2009 hardcover catalog “Piezo Nano Positioning Inspirations 2009″ covers nanopositioning and piezo technology. The 530-page publication is a comprehensive reference book on the fundamentals of nanopositioning, piezo systems and micropositioning technology. The catalog contains over 200 product families, 30%... [Read more]

AGR Series Worm-Drive Rotary Stages

AGR series motorized rotary stages offer significant improvements in speed, load capacity, and long-term positioning performance versus previous generations of worm-gear-drive stages. The AGR stages address a wide range of applications for general purpose positioning in laboratory and industrial uses.Innovative Gear Design A unique preloading scheme... [Read more]

Micro Manipulator Stage

MT 105-50-LM high precision micro manipulator stage is made of high-strength anodized aluminum. The standard table offers a travel of 50 mm and positional accuracy of 1 µm, straightness/flatness runout of +/- 1 µm and repeatability of +/- 0.2 µm. With a sleek, low-profile design, it has a footprint of 105 mm x 151 mm, height of 25 mm and weighs only... [Read more]

X-TREME™ Nano-translation Cross Roller Stage

The X-TREME™ Nano-translation Cross Roller Stage is compact and is capable of accuracies up to 0.14 nm at industry leading speeds up to 6.5 m/s.The X-TREME™ is currently one of the smallest of its class touting a compact envelope and low profile design (27 mm H x 70 mm W) with load bearing capacities up to 1,100 lb based upon 2 mil inch travel. The... [Read more]