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Positioning stages - linear, rotary, multi-axis
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Digital stage controller nanopositions to 6 axes
A modular, digital piezo stage controller is designed for the most demanding accuracy and dynamic performance requirements of multi-axis piezo nanopositioning systems. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (16 June 2008)
Piezo ceramic micro linear slide reaches 2000mm/s
Physik Instrumente has announced that its P-653 piezo motor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and has reached 200mm/s (8in/s). Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 1 May 2008)
Micromech 1-axis, positioning table is compact
A single axis positioning table integrates a linear bearing and precision ballscrew makes it compact and it outperforms conventional positioning tables, said Micromech.
News from Micromech ( 9 April 2008)
Heason X-Y Positioning stage is neat and complete
A novel range of ready-to-run single-axis and X-Y positioning stages by Heason Technology are modular and offer reduced integration costs for a wide range of applications.
News from Heason Technology ( 7 April 2008)
Catalogue describes positioning and manipulation
Catalogue describes miniaturised positioners that meet the highest demands of precision and control and can be built up and extended into complete systems.
News from Armstrong Optical (13 March 2008)
Open frame air bearing stage has long life
An open frame air bearing stage provides the specification for through-aperture step and scan positioning and uses preloaded air bearings, direct-drive linear motors and high resolution encoders. Brochure available
News from Aerotech (22 February 2008)
Z-axis miniature auto-focus stage introduced
A Z-axis miniature auto-focus stage combines ceramic motor, encoder, precision bearings and counterbalance for positioning and focussing in microscope and imaging applications.
News from Heason Technologies Group (22 February 2008)
Open centre X-Y stages are sub-micron precise
Open centre X-Y stages are for a wide range of applications needing not only nano repeatability and accuracy of position but extreme flatness and straightness of motion.
News from Micromech (31 January 2008)
Low profile rotary stage offers high speed
A low profile, high speed, compact rotary stage provides a solution for compact positioning spindle applications and operates at up to 15,000 deg/s. Brochure available
News from Aerotech (31 January 2008)
Rotary air bearing stages position precisely
Rotary air bearing stages intended for demanding high precision/high throughput applications feature a non-contact design to give a long working life and low maintenance. Brochure available
News from Aerotech (22 November 2007)
Nano-precision stages operate under vacuum
Nano-precision, UHV compatible positioning stages meet the toughest specification that are often further complicated when the management of motion is in a vacuum.
News from Micromech (12 November 2007)
Closed-loop nanopositioner is world's smallest
A closed loop, piezo stepper driven, nanopositioning system, which is extremely stiff and is therefore ideal for nanomanipulation within limited space, is claimed to be the world's smallest.
News from Armstrong Optical ( 6 November 2007)
Integrated positioning system for night vision
Videotec has launched a new model of its integrated positioning system, ULISSE, with standard side opening housing, specially designed for night vision purposes.
News from Videotec Srl (24 October 2007)
'Hexapods' to simplify complex positioning
'Hexapod' 6-axis precision parallel kinematics systems replace a stacked series of stages, as describd in a brochure that also includes positioners and robots featuring sub-micrometer resolution. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (11 September 2007)
Linear air bearing stage has active preload
A linear air bearing stage has active preload for excellent positioning performance and has friction free mechanics, motor and encoder that provide a practically unlimited working life. Brochure available
News from Aerotech (10 September 2007)
Precision translation stage has high speed
The palm-top-sized precision translation stage which combines compact dimensions, high dynamics and speed and very high accuracy at a competitive price. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (24 August 2007)
Gantry positioning stages are directly driven
An extensive range of long travel gantry positioning stages use brushless direct-drive linear servo motors and precision feedback systems to operate at sub-micron accuracies. Brochure available
News from Aerotech (24 July 2007)
Piezomotor low profile XY stages move faster
Manufacturers of photonics and semiconductors will be interested in highly precise, piezo-electric motor driven, low profile, X-Y stages, which have fast response time. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (18 July 2007)
Nanotranslation stages for sub-micron positioning
Aerotech has developed the ANT-LX miniature translation stage which delivers 2.5 nanometre resolution with 5g acceleration and 500 mm/sec velocity. Brochure available
News from Aerotech (21 June 2007)
Tripods and hexapods for nano positioning
Heason Technologies has announced Alio's tripod and hexapod nano positioning manipulators, which use parallel kinematics for superior positioning control.
News from Heason Technologies Group ( 7 June 2007)
Linear guidance system reaches 10m/s
The Schaeffler Group has developed a modular, high-speed linear guidance system, which reduces throughput times in high-speed handling and automation tasks. Brochure available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (11 May 2007)
Piezo drive positioning and scanning controller
PI has launched the minute P-363 PicoCube which provides significantly higher resolution and positional stability than previous multi-axis scanning stages. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 5 April 2007)
Webcasts cover inertia matching for high load
Aerotech has released two webcasts covering inertia matching for high load systems and an application for high-speed laser welding of fuel cells. Brochure available
News from Aerotech ( 4 April 2007)
Compact and low cost positioning stages
LG Motion has introduced a compact, low-cost linear positioning stage based on a PTFE bearing system with a leadscrew drive.
News from LG Motion (22 February 2007)
Hybrid nanopositioning translation stage
Physik Instrumente has announced the M-511.HD hybrid nanopositioning translation stage, overcoming the limitations of conventional precision positioning systems. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (19 February 2007)
Open frame precision positioning stage
Steinmeyer open frame precision positioning stage model KDT 180-DC, offers a sleek low profile design with an overall height of only 32mm and square footprint of 199 x 199mm.
News from Steinmeyer (30 January 2007)
Large aperture direct drive rotary stages
Large aperture rotary stages combine brushless direct-drive motor technology and integral precision encoders with angular contact bearings for backlash-free, ultra precise positioning. Brochure available
News from Aerotech (22 January 2007)
Precise rotary stage is backlash-free
Direct-drive rotary stages offer complete freedom from backlash, a resolution of 0.2 arc seconds and +/-1 arc second repeatability for precision assembly and laser machining applications.
News from Anorad UK (28 September 2006)
Rotary positioning stage has high speed, torque
A low profile, rotary air-bearing positioning stage that offers ultra-high precision, high speed and high torque is designed for the most demanding high-throughput applications. Brochure available
News from Aerotech (15 September 2006)
'Dithering stages' nano-position very precisely
'Dithering stages' provide sub-nanometer resolution, millisecond responsiveness and low cost for nano-positioning, resolution enhancement and scanning applications. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (17 August 2006)
Smallest motorised stages have high speed drives
Believed to be one of the smallest motorized stage families in the world is capable of delivering 50 nanometer incremental motion in 1- to 4-axis systems using high-speed piezo drives. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (12 July 2006)
Closed-loop scanning stages are flexure-guided
Closed-loop flexure-guided piezoelectric scanning stages provide a record travel range of 1000 microns and allow nanotechnology/precision microscopy probing of larger areas than before. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 7 July 2006)
Nanopositioning Z-stage has piezoelectrics/servos
A fully-integrated hybrid Z-nanopositioning system employing piezoelectric and DC-motor drives gives unlimited resolution and very fast response with long travel ranges and high holding forces. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 7 July 2006)
PCI-Bus piezo nanopositioning controller arrives
Believed to be the world's first PCI-bus digital nanopositioning controller for closed-loop piezoelectric positioners and scanners, it provide more flexibility and better overall value. Brochure available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 7 July 2006)
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