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  • Motorized XY Microscope Stage

    Designed to replace manual stages on upright and inverted microscopes,  features 100 x 120 mm travel with 0.15 µm resolution, 12 µm full travel accuracy, and 2 µm repeatability. Unit is equipped with adjustable non-contact hall sensor limit switches, and cros...
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  • XY and XYZ Microscope Stages for High-Resolution Image Scanning and Super-Resolution Microscopy Boast Nanometer Precision

    Features & Advantages 1 nanometer resolution 200µm travel ranges in XY and XYZ Low-cost piezoresistive and high-end capacitive sensor versions available Ultra-high-speed version for particle tracking Millisecond step & settle Low profile for easy integration: 20...
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  • The benefits – and drawbacks – of linear motors for dynamic applications

    Linear motors can achieve high acceleration rates and long travel lengths with good thrust forces and extremely high positioning accuracies, while other drive mechanisms, such as belts, screws, or rack and pinions, must sacrifice at least one of these requirements in ord...
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  • What is a Voice Coil Stage?

    What is a Voice Coil Stage? Voice coil stages are usually direct-drive linear stages (rotary voice coils are also available) driven by an electromagnetic linear motor consisting of a moving coil winding and a fixed magnet (the opposite is also possible). By precisely con...
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  • How to specify the correct nanopositioning system

    How to specify the correct nanopositioning system

    The 6 factors to consider for perfect nanopositioning If you’ve not previously used a nanopositioning system, or had cause to specify one for a while, then it’s worth taking time to consider some of the key factors that will ensure a successful purchase.  These factors a...
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  • What are the 6 factors to consider for perfect nanopositioning?

    What are the 6 factors to consider for perfect nanopositioning?

    If you’ve not previously used a nanopositioning system, or had cause to specify one for a while, then it’s worth taking time to consider some of the key factors that will ensure success: 1.Construction of nanopositioning devices 2....
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  • XY stage provides high speed and 10-nm resolution

    XY stage provides high speed and 10-nm resolution

    A new integrated XY stage — part of its compact high-speed positioning stage roster. All of these positioning stages are powered by ultrasonic piezo-linear motors — patented motors that deliver smooth motion, high resolution and rapid step and settle response   ...
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  • What makes a linear stage different from other types of linear motion systems?

    What makes a linear stage different from other types of linear motion systems?

    Linear motion systems — consisting of a base or housing, a guide system, and a driving mechanism — are available in a wide variety of designs and configurations to suit almost any application. And because their designs are so varied, they’re often categorized according t...
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  • The advantages of high performance linear motors

    The advantages of high performance linear motors

    A look at the different linear motors available and how to select the optimal type for your application. The following article is an overview of the different types of linear motors available, including their prin...
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  • How an XY Stage Can Upgrade a Microscope

    How an XY Stage Can Upgrade a Microscope

    Today, many microscopes with exceptional optics capable of producing high-resolution images are underused. These microscopes may be older purchases or recent systems acquired on a limited budget, or they may simply not meet certain requirements. Automating these microsco...
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  • Linear stages with optional servo motor for motion control in military applications

    Linear stages with optional servo motor for motion control in military applications

    These high-precision stages have two-phase stepper motor with 2- and 1.25-micron resolutions, and as much as 80 millimeters per second of travel. linear stages for motion control in aerospace, military, communications, semiconductor,...
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  • High-performance XY stage with linear servo motors

    High-performance XY stage with linear servo motors

    New  XY stage design allows critical elements such as orthogonality, straightness, and flatness to be optimized, resulting in a stage with exceptional geometric tolerances. Direct-drive technology with core-less linear servo motors has no hysteresis or backlash, enabling...
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