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Linear Stage ProductsPBC Linear Announces New Low Profile Uni Guide  PBC Linear brings in a new solution to low profile tasks and applications: the Low Profile Uni-Guide. A economical expansion of the popular Uni-Guide family, the LP Uni-Guide allocates the performance advantages of the larger designs-self-lubricating, maintenance-free, easy assembly-into a compact, 24 mm profile for smooth, reliable and long-lasting linear motion in print/scan, food processing and machine tool applications
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Versatile Linear Motor Stages for Precision Motion by Aerotech
H2W Voice Coil Positioning Stage designed to move Light Payloads The H2W Voice Coil Positioning Stage P/N VMS02-035-CR-001-V is designed to move light payloads vertically with high accuracy and smooth motion.
Zaber Technologies Releases XY Series Two Axis XY Stages  Zaber's XY series products are made up of 2 linear stages. They come packaged with all the accessories you will need to operate the linear slides in an XY configuration. The XY stages are powered by a standard power supply and connect to the RS-232 port of any computer ...More >> Aerotech Vertical Lift Stage Offers 2 nm Resolution 5 mm Travel  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 with other stages in the Aerotech ANT stage family for a superior multi-axis nanopositioning system.
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Haydon Kerk Offers Configurable CAD Models for RGS Linear Rail Systems  Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, a premier manufacturer of engineered linear motion products, offers customers the ability to configure and download CAD models of the entire line of Kerk® RGS® linear rail systems. CAD download availability includes both motorized and non-motorized linear rail systems with the flexibility to change/modify such features as rail length, number of carriages, screw resolution, motor step angle, motor voltage, and other parameters.
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PBC Linear Integral V and Trak Kit Get Your Flat screen TV on Mobile Track  Anyone wishing to put their LCD/Plasma flat screens on the right track (so to speak) into their residence or office will be actively pursuing a Trak-KitTM system: an innovative way to provide mobility and versatility for flat-screens that directly integrates into architectural design. Trak-KitTM uses ceiling or wall mounting components for suspension and PBC Linear's Integral V guides for mobility and additional load support. ...More >> Zaber Technologies Releases T LSQ Series Linear Stages  Zaber's T-LSQ series products are computer controlled motorized linear stages with a variety of lead screw pitches and travels. They are stand-alone units requiring only a 48V power supply, included with the kit version. A potentiometer knob at the end of the unit permits smooth manual control; turn it fully to get maximum speed.
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Brochure Highlights Motion Solutions for Defense Aerospace and National Security Applications  Aerotech's newest brochure, Advanced Motion Systems for Defense, Aerospace, and National Security, includes a greatly expanded assortment of multi-axis motion simulators, pedestals, precise 2-axis azimuth/elevation gimbals, vacuum-rated motion systems, advanced system controls, and high-performance linear and rotary stages and gantries. It presents our complete line of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) motion control components and systems for the defense and aerospace industries, as well as custom-engineered solutions.The free 56-page color brochure covers topics including advanced single axis, two axis, and three-axis motion simulators, advanced motion simulator controls, electro-optics (optronics) test systems, high load-capacity linear and ...More >> Ultrasonic Motor Powers New Line of Linear Positioning Stages: Fast, Cost-Effective, Low-Profile  Auburn, MA, piezo system specialist PI announces the M-692 series of low-profile, ultrasonic linear translation stages designed for high-speed positioning tasks with limited space. Backlash-Free, with Linear Encoder These stages are the lowest profile, closed-loop, linear motor-equipped, micropositioning systems in the industry. Two standard versions are available: M-692.1U4 with 20 mm stroke and M-692.2U4 providing 90 mm. Both versions are equipped with integrated linear encoders for backlash-free positioning. The stages can be arranged to form compact XY systems. ...More >>Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions Inspires Next Generation of Innovators  Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc. has joined forces with FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a not-for-profit organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology, as a Silver Supplier of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC®). ...More >> M122 Miniature Linear Stage by PI provides 1 Inch Travel  The M-122 palm-top-sized precision translation stage from nanopositioning systems specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. combines compact dimensions, high dynamics & speed and very high accuracy at a competitive price.Due to its low-friction, the backlash-free ball screw yields significantly higher mechanical efficiency than leadscrews, and allows maintenance-free, high duty-cycle operation at high velocities -- up to 20 mm/sec. ...More >> OptoSigma Corporation offers Glass Scale Closed Loop Motor Stages OptoSigma GS Series Closed Loop Stages feature:
2 Phase Air Bearing Linear Motor Stage from H2W Technologies  Easily integrated, low cost, high performance, air bearing 2-phase brushless linear motor stages from H2W Technologies can to improve the performance of an existing motion control system or create a new high speed, high accuracy system.They are the ideal choice for any of the following: New and existing gantry robots, pick-and-place systems, wire bonders, parts transfer, fiber optic, semiconductor, medical, and other precision robotic applications. ...More >> PKA Ultrasonic Motor Driven Linear Stage from OptoSigma
New State of the Art Air Bearing Gantry System  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: ...More >>Piezo-Z Slide Scanner for 3D / Super Resolution Microscopy  San Francisco, CA, PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. will introduce the new P-736 high-speed microscope slide Z-scanner piezo stage at this year’s BIOS / Photonics West show. Fast, Cost Effective Piezo Z-Stage for all Major Microscopes The new PI nano™ piezo-Z stages are optimized for very fast step and settle and easy integration into high-resolution microscope applications. They feature a very low profile a large aperture, and travel ranges of up to 200 µm with sub-nanometer closed-loop resolution–ideal for leading-edge microscopy and imaging applications. The piezo stages are designed for inverted microscopes from the four major manufacturers: Leica, Nikon, Olympus and Zeiss. The low profile design of 20 mm (0.8”) facilitates the integration. The large aperture accommodates microscopy accessories such as slide holders, Petri dish holders, etc. ...More >>New Motorized Miniature Linear Stage Systems Feature Plug N Play Operation  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 power supply. A potentiometer knob at the end of the unit permits smooth manual control; turn it fully to get maximum speed. ...More >>Aerotech PRO Series Hard-Cover, Side-Sealed Linear Stages for Smooth, Accurate Motion at an Attractive Price  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 your application.
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Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc. Introduces the Linear Rail System with the IDEA Drive Haydon Kerk LRS™ Linear Rail System Available with a Variety of Motor Options
New Ultra Narrow Precision Linear Stage by Steinmeyer Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new precision linear stage, the PA 30x40-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 very narrow foot print. This compact, fully enclosed stage is only 30 mm wide and 40 mm high. Available travels range from 25 mm to 150 mm. Positioning repeatability is 1 micron, maximum speed is 50 mm/s and load capacity is 100 newton. 
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Zaber Technologies Releases T-LSM Series of Miniature Linear Stages  Zaber is proud to release its T-LSM Series Series Overview:
...More >> New Ultra Compact Multi-axis Manipulator  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 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 of the MT130 stages offers 50 mm stroke with standard flatness/straightness/repeatibility of +/- 1 micron. Maximum speed is 50 mm/sec. The linear stage is driven by a miniature Steinmeyer precision ball screw and includes crossed roller bearings, limit switches, dc servomotor and rotary encoder. ...More >>XY Voice Coil Positioning Stage from H2W Technologies  The VCS20-020-CR-001-XY voice coil positioning stage offers xy motion using non commutated dc linear actuators, "voice coil motors". Each axis of motion allows for up to 2 inches of stroke for a total motion area of 4 square inches. Each axis is capable of 2 pounds continuous and 6 pounds peak forces. High end linear crossed roller bearings are used which allow for heavy payloads while maintaining minimal friction. Coupled with a 0.1 micron resolution linear optical encoder; high accuracy and repeatability is achievable. ...More >> Miniature Piezo Motor Demo Kit available on PI Online-Store  PI's patented P-653 piezo motor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution. This true linear motor system (no conversion of rotation) consists of only 4 parts and can replace classical drive elements like miniaturized motor/lead screw systems or other linear motors, which P-653 outclasses with its speed of up to 200 mm/sec (8"/sec) and auto-locking feature. Integration of the P-653 is simple because the moving slider and the piezo motor are delivered assembled as a unit on a PCB driver board running on 5 VDC. ...More >> New Parker guide features Daedal linear slides and micrometer stages  Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, announces the release of a new catalog featuring its Daedal brand of manually driven positioning slides and stages. The 144-page guide covers all of the manual ball slides and crossed roller slides, all of the micrometer stages (standard and digital), and all of the micrometer-driven rotary stages from the Parker Daedal and Parker Bayside offering.New in this catalog are all of the available Parker Bayside linear slides and stages, including:
Aerotech ANT95-XY Linear Motor Stage Brings Nanometer Accuracy AND Long Travel to Two-Axis Applications  Aerotech NanoTranslation (ANT95-XY, ANT95-XY-H) cross-roller-bearing, linear motor, dual-axis stages are the newest release and continue the evolution of ANT series stages. The ANT95-XY and ANT95-XY-H are three-piece designs that allow travel in two dimensions (X and Y). The sleek design provides an extremely low profile of only 60 mm and a compact footprint. The stage comes with proprietary direct-drive motor technology, noncontact linear encoders, limits, an integrated cable management system, and two grades of accuracy. ...More >> Voice Coil Positioning Stage from H2W Technologies for Short Stroke Positioning Applications  The Voice Coil Positioning Stage is a compact, small footprint positioning stage. It is ideal for closed loop positioning applications with a short stroke where intricate position, velocity, and acceleration control is necessary.Their compact size allows them to fit into small spaces. They have very low electrical and mechanical time constants. The low moving mass allows for high accelerations of light payloads. The ironless core coil assembly has no magnetic attractive force to the stationary magnet assembly, which reduces the load on the bearing system, which increases the life of the bearing. There are no magnetic drag forces (hysteresis), which allows for higher accelerations. These actuators are wound in such a way that no commutation is required for motion to occur. Electrical devices such as Hall Effects are not necessary. The result is a much simpler and more reliable system. ...More >> New Web Site for Motion Systems  Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new, more enhanced web site for its high precision positioning stages. The web site details motion solutions - from an extensive portfolio of standard positioning stages to more complex customized systems. Included are linear stages (single and multi-axis), rotary stages, goniometers, lift tables and motion controllers. A separate section shows application specific examples of Steinmeyer systems in semiconductor production, medical engineering, automation, scientific research, metrology and test equipment. To enable quick and safe data exchange with customers, the web site allows password protected log-in to a separate section dedicated to storing sensitive application information including detailed drawings, specifications, inspection reports and calculations ...More >> High Precision Positioning Stage for Long travel  Steinmeyer, Inc. announced an exciting new addition to its line of precision linear stages. Manufactured by our FMD division, Dresden Germany, the model PMT320 offers a repeatability of +/- 1 micron, excellent straightness run-out accuracy and travel distances from 600 to 1500 mm. The stage has a 320 mm wide die cast base profile and the 1000 mm stroke stage weighs 70 kg. The PMT320 series offers two drive options, a servo linear motor or DC rotary motor with precision ground ball screw. Position feedback is provided by a linear encoder. Depending on the drive chosen, maximum acceleration of 5 m/s² and maximum speed of 500 mm/s² can be achieved. ...More >> Aerotech AGS Series Linear Motor Cartesian Gantries are Optimized for Precise Contouring  AGS15000 series Cartesian gantries are designed for ultra-precision, high-dynamic contouring. The planar design minimizes dynamic pitch errors at the workpoint. These gantry systems provide outstanding performance and versatility in a wide range of automation platforms including precision micromachining, stencil cutting, fuel cell manufacturing, printed electronics, flat sheet processing, high-speed pick-and-place, automated assembly, vision inspection, dispensing stations, and high-accuracy inspection. ...More >> New Precision Motion Systems Catalog offered by Steinmeyer  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 stages, micro stages, compact XY stages, rotary stages, goniometer and lifting stages, and motion controllers. Also featured is an expanded application section with examples of how our products serve key high precision markets including semiconductor, medical, and scientific. Steinmeyer FMD prides itself on the ability to produce custom stages, providing our customers the critical performance specifications required for their designs.
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Nanometer Accuracy and Long Travel is a Reality with an Aerotech ANT95-L Linear Motor Stage  Aerotech NanoTranslation (ANT95-L, ANT95-L-H) cross-roller bearing stages combine high speed, accuracy, resolution, repeatability, and reliability into a compact package. As an evolution of the popular ANT stage family, these linear stages exhibit enhanced motion performance such as 5 g acceleration, 500 mm/s velocity, enhanced load capacity, and standardized, universal base mounting patterns that allow the use of this flexible stage family in a wide range of configurations. ANT95-L stages utilize advanced direct-drive technology, pioneered by Aerotech, to achieve the highest level of positioning performance with resolution of 5 nm, repeatability of 50 nm, and accuracy of 250 nm. Aerotech direct-drive technology is non-cogging, noncontact, high speed, high resolution, and high accuracy, and the use of anti-creep cross-roller bearings allows ultra-precision (5 nm) incremental moves to be accomplished reliably and repeatably. ...More >>Low Cost Dual Rail Positioning Stages by H2W Tech are Very Stable  The DR (dual profile rail) positioning stages are a series of low cost, very stable, linear motor driven stages with travel lengths to 160 inches / 4 meters from H2W Technologies. These wide footprint (to 15.6 in/396 mm) brushless linear motor stages have large load capabilities of 442 lbs/200 Kg, high continuous force to 445 lb/1978 N (1335 lb/5933 N peak force), high resolution to 0.00004in./1 micron, high velocity up to 200 ips / 25 m/sec, and acceleration up to 9 G's. The DR Positioning Stages are ideal for use as the base or "X" axis in stacked multi-stage (X-Y and X-Y-Z) applications for: Vision inspection, pick-and-place, robotics, assembly, packaging, parts transfer, testing, semiconductor manufacturing, and clean room applications. ...More >>New Compact Voice Coil Drive Stage by Steinmeyer  Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new dynamic high precision, stage, driven by a voice coil linear motor. The application is a proprietary bio-medical device used for cell manipulation and testing. With an overall foot print of just 80 mm wide, 50 mm high and 145 mm long, the compact table weighs just 1 kg. It is available with a choice of two travels, 5 mm or 7 mm. By incorporating a Renishaw linear scale, the stage has a standard resolution of 0.1 µm (micrometer), repeatability of 1 µm, and positioning accuracy of 3 µm. Other specifications are available. Typical speeds of 1 m/s and accelerations of 5 m/s2 are easily achieved. ...More >> Low-cost Linear Guide Systems by igus  igus®' DryLin® T linear guides are an ideal alternative to costly re-circulating ball bearing systems. They are available as an off-the-shelf solution so time-to-market is reduced and expensive custom-designs are eliminated. DryLin T requires no lubrication, virtually eliminating the need for maintenance. It is comprised of a hard-anodized aluminum T-shaped rail, an adjustable carriage and igus' iglide® J polymer gliding elements. The self-lubricating plastic material helps the carriages to slide smoothly over the rails and reduce friction and wear rates. DryLin T is also corrosion-resistant and can be used in wet environments. ...More >> Ultra Precise XY Measurement Instrument Critical in Automotive Part Manufacturing  A new 50 nanometer resolution linear motor based XY stage, LXY25 series, incorporating cross roller linear bearing has been developed by SMAC Corporation. It has been used to solve a critical automotive part problem at a major Asian automobile manufacturer. The part is a machined aluminium casting with 3 critical bores machined in it. Required tolerance is less than 4 micron on each bore. High volume traditional machining results in a variation of over 20micron. The customer decided to sort into 5 categories to much the 4 micron requirement. In order to prevent rejects at the boundary between categories a maximum 500 nanometer measurement variation was decided upon. Since the part is a high volume one - one per automobile - a very precise and fast measurement instrument was required. ...More >>High Accuracy, Low Cost, Positioning Stages Offer Higher Throughput and Easy Integration  Compact, linear actuators from H2W Technologies are lightweight, have a small footprint, offer high speed 6 m/sec. (240 in./sec.), high acceleration up to 12 g's, zero cogging, high resolution to 1 µ (0.00004 in.), high repeatability to ± 10 µ (0.0004 in.), and load capacity to 25 Kg (55 lbs.). These cleanroom compatible, light weight, high speed linear actuators are ideal for applications requiring high acceleration, high accuracy, repeatability, and reliability such as: Y axis for pick-and-place equipment and robotics, vision inspection, and parts transfer.
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New Micro Manipulator System by Steinmeyer  Burlington, MA - Steinmeyer, Inc. offers a new high precision micro manipulator stage MT 105-50-LM. Manufactured from high strength anodized aluminum, the standard table offers a travel of 50 mm and offers a positional accuracy of 1µm (micrometer), straightness/flatness runout of +/- 1µm 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 1.0 kg. Features include: preloaded cross roller bearings, fixed stops and incremental linear encoder with 0.1 µm resolution. This product can be provided as a XY stage without adapter plate and can also be configured as a XYZ system with an optional bracket. Ultra high vacuum, cleanroom or non-magnetic preparation is available on request. ...More >> HaydonKerk Motion Solutions Offers the MotoRGS Linear Slide and Motor Assembly  HaydonKerk Motion Solutions, a premier manufacturer of linear motion products, offers the MotoRGS motorized linear slide assembly. The MotoRGS incorporates the Kerk Rapid Guide Screw (RGS) linear slide and the Haydon size 17 hybrid stepper motor providing a single source optimized solution. ...More >> Haydon Switch & Instrument & Kerk Motion Products Merge, Form HaydonKerk Motion Solutions  Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc., a worldwide leader in motor miniaturization, announces a merger with Kerk Motion Products, one of the world's largest manufacturers of non-ball lead screw, linear rails, and actuator systems. Together, the two companies will become HaydonKerk Motion Solutions; retaining both Kerk® and Haydon product lines and jointly offering the world's broadest range of linear motion products. For nearly 50 years, Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. has been building electric motors and stepper motor based linear actuators. ...More >> New Low Profile Piezo Driven Rotary Stage by Steinmeyer  Steinmeyer offers a new ultra compact precision positioning rotary stage. The model DT 65-LM offers a sleek low profile design with an overall height of 25 mm and length of 105 mm. This rotary stage weighs only 0.35 kg, but can support loads up to 80 Newtons. ...More >> ALS130H Series Linear Motor Stage Provides Outstanding Step-to-Step Resolution for High Precision Alignment  The ALS130H, with its sub-nanometer resolution, superior bi-directional repeatability, and exceptional low-velocity performance is the unparalleled solution for high performance test, measurement, inspection, and other demanding applications. ...More >> Aerotech Opens Full-Service Subsidiary in Japan  Precision motion control products and systems manufacturer Aerotech, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of Aerotech KK located in Tokyo, Japan. ...More >> ANT-LX Miniature Direct Drive Linear Translation Stage by Aerotech  Aerotech's Nanotranslation Crossed-Roller (ANT-LX) stages incorporate direct-drive technology to offer the robust, accurate, and high-speed positioning necessary for mass production of precision devices. ANT-LX performance includes 2 nm linear resolution, ±0.3 µm accuracy, ±0.05 µm repeatability, 5 g acceleration, 500 mm/s velocity, a maximum load up to 8 kg, and a standardized, universal base-mounting pattern that allows the use of this flexible stage family in a wide range of configurations. ...More >> Steinmeyer Offers Air Bearing Performance Without Air Bearings  Steinmeyer announced an innovative, cost effective decoupling arrangement for ball screw drives that enables our standard PMT 160 series stages to achieve breakthrough performance - namely straightness and flatness runout of 50 nanometers or less! And we do it using mechanical cross roller bearings instead of large and expensive air bearings. The decoupling system isolates any transverse movement of the ball screw from the linear bearing system and saddle of the stage. ...More >> Zaber Technologies Offers T-LS Linear Stage  Zaber Technologies is proud to present its T-LS linear stage, a 0.1 um resolution motorized linear stage available in 13mm and 28mm travel versions, with either metric or imperial mounting holes. These linear stages can be controlled manually or through an RS232 or USB port. In addition, they can be used in x-y or x-y-z configuration with our AB90 angle brackets. An x-y configuration makes an excellent microscope stage, especially when combined with our T-JOY3 Joystick Controller...
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Aerotech Presents the SolarScribe Photovoltaic Panel Scribing System  The SolarScribe automation series is the most comprehensive photovoltaic panel scribing system available today. It includes both mechanical and air-bearing versions of split-axis and gantry-style systems for maximum application flexibility. ...More >> New Low Profile Linear Motor Stage by Steinmeyer  Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new low profile, high precision, linear stage model LT190-EDLM. Manufactured from high strength aluminum, the table is driven by an ironless core linear motor with travel ranging from 150 mm to 500 mm. Total table height is only 50 mm. ...More >> PI Piezo Ceramic Motors Keep Shrinking  PI's patented P-653 piezo motor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution. This true linear motor system (no conversion of rotation) consists of only 4 parts and can replace classical drive elements like miniaturized motor/lead screw systems or other linear motors, which P-653 outclasses with its speed of up to 200 mm/sec (8"/sec) and auto-locking feature. ...More >> New Compact X-Y Stage by Steinmeyer  Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new high precision XY linear stage model KT 310 – 210 – DC. Manufactured from high strength anodized aluminum, the standard table offers travel of 200 mm in both axes with positioning accuracy of 5 µm (micrometer), straightness/flatness of 3 µm and repeatability of +/- 1µm. With a sleek low profile design, it has a square footprint of 310 x 310 mm, height of 80 mm and weighs only 11 kg. Features include: preloaded cross roller bearings, precision ground ball screws, limit switches, and integrated dc motors with rotary encoders. With optional linear encoders, repeatability is +/- 0.1 µm. ...More >>Aerotech ATS165 Series Hardcover, Linear Ball-Screw Stage  Long-life linear motion guide bearing system The ATS165 is a rugged, value-driven linear stage from Aerotech that is ideal for applications requiring debris protection and medium travel, mid-tier positioning performance. It is similar in design to the ATS115 series, providing additional load carrying capability with larger bearings and a wider cross-section. Rugged Construction The hardcover design provides protection from debris, and the robust aluminum cover is hard-coated to provide a scratch-resistant surface. ...More >>Fast Microscope Automation Piezo-Z-Stage Speeds up 3D-Imaging by PI  PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. -- the inventor of high-speed Piezo-Z objective steppers--introduces the new P-737 PIFOC® Piezo-Z Stage, the highest performance nanopositioning Z control system on the market. The P-737 specimen Z-stage is a new member in a large family of products for microscope automation. Specifically designed for biotech research microscopes utilizing deconvolution and 3D imaging techniques, the P-737 PIFOC® specimen Z-stage features up to 250 µm travel, millisecond responsiveness and nanometer precise motion under closed-loop control. ...More >>PI Brochure: Miniature Linear Stages with Servo, Stepper, Voice-Coil and Piezo Motors  PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. -- a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision motion-control and sensing equipment for bio / nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications -- offers a new brochure on Precision Miniature Linear Translation Stages. The brochure presents a variety of compact and sub-compact positioning stages, featuring sub-micron to sub-nanometer precision and closed-loop position feedback with linear encoders and capacitive gauges. ...More >>PI's Piezo Linear Motors Move Family of Low Profile Linear Stages Fast and Precisely  Piezo motor specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. offers a new family of ultrasonic piezo-motor-driven linear stages: Models M-663, M-664 and M-682 provide travel ranges to 50 mm in a very compact package. Features & Advantages:
Linear Motor - ABL1500 Series Linear Air-Bearing Stage  For High-Performance Scanning and Inspection Applications
XY Positioning - Large Aperture XY Piezomotor Stages  Move Faster and Feature a Lower Profile PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. — a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for bio-nanotechnology, photonics and semiconductor applications — introduces the new M-686 low-profile XY open-frame piezomotor stage with linear encoders ...More >>New Piezomotor Stages and Servo Controllers  Piezo Motion Control specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. will show a number of new ultrasonic piezomotor-driven translation stages and new servo controllers at SEMICON West in San Francisco, CA, July 17-19, 2007. ...More >>Affordable Precision Translation Stages Come in 48 Variations  PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications, offers the new M-403 / M-414 series of precision linear translation stages.Combined with the low-cost MercuryTM servo motor controller, these stages form very affordable, high-value, motion control systems.
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PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. Miniature Translation/Rotation Stage Family Comes with Piezo Scanner Option  PI, a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for photonics, semiconductor and life science applications offers one of the smallest motorized stage families in the world, capable of delivering 50 nanometer incremental motion. One to 4 Axis Systems, Very Compact, from 62x60 mm Footprint: The M-110 series translation stages provide linear motion of 5, 15 and 25 mm. X, XY and XYZ systems are available, and can be combined with the M-116 miniature rotary stage. The systems can also be equipped with high-speed piezo drives for scanning or positioning with nanometer precision. Typical Applications: Biotechnology, Metrology, Micromachining, Medical technology, Micromanipulation, Photonics Packaging
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The Voice Coil Stage features:
Closed loop precision stages with integrated optical
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Waterbury, CT - Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc. offers the LRS Linear Rail System in a variety of configurations, both motorized and non-motorized. These precision linear rail systems consist of a stationary base and a load bearing carriage that travels along a rigid extruded aluminum rail. The LRS Linear Rail System is available with several in-line motor options including a single stack or double stack size 17 stepper motor, a stepper motor with an integral chopper drive, or the IDEA™ programmable linear actuator, consisting of the stepper motor, drive, and controller programmed through a graphic user interface (GUI). The LRS is also available without a motor, easily allowing the designer flexibility to integrate with a variety of motor types and belt and pulley configurations. 
