Linear Stages
Positioning assembly restricted along one axis.
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Linear Stages
A new set of motorized tables developed by Klocke Nanotechnik allows high strokes at small volumes. The modules are driven by the Nanomotor®. Loads of up to two kg can be moved over centimeters of stroke with down to 2 nm resolution. Manipulation in many degrees of freedom is possible without backlash. The modules NMT xx-L are longer, but thin like a pencil. In most of the NMT-modules position measurement systems can be included without increasing the size. The resolution of the position sensor is better than 10 nm. All NMT modules can easily be fixed onto each other. Very small connectors allow the exchange of a module without removing cables. The NMT-Zxx are modules for vertical movement. They have an internal load compensation to lift up loads. Nanomotor-Grippers and force sensors that can easily be fixed on these modules are available.
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Precision Positioning stage
N-661
Physik Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG
Miniature Linear Stage with NEXACT Drive Travel Range 20 mm Self Locking at Rest, no Heat Generation, no Servo Dither Compact Design: 70 x 50 x 20 mm Zero-Wear Piezo Stepping Drive, Ideal for Micro- and Nano-Manipulation Integrated Linear Encoder Option for Highest Accuracy with 20 nm Resolution Two Operating Modes: Continuous Stepping Mode and Continuously Variable, High-Dynamics Analog Mode for 30 pm Resolution** Up to 10 N Force Generation
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Linear Amplifiers
LA Series
Motion Control Systems'' linear amplifiers are high performance servo controllers that produce very smooth sinusoidal motor currents using a linear amplifier output stage. In combination with a sinusoidally wound MCS brushless motor, the linear amplifier can achieve extremely precise rotational control with less than 1% torque ripple, no acoustic noise and almost undetectable levels of electromagnetic interference. Standard programmable features allow greater design flexibility, easy installation and start-up.
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High-Dynamics PIMag Linear Stage
V-522 • V-524 • V-528
Physik Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG
Reference-class linear stage. Linear positioning stages with magnetic direct drives largely dispense with mechanical components in the drivetrain and the drive force acts directly on the motion platform. Together with precision bearings, a high travel accuracy and longer lifetime is achieved. The linear positioning stages are particularly suitable for scanning applications. PIMag® Voice Coil. Voice coil drives consist of 2 essential components: A permanent magnet and a coil, which is located in the air gap of the magnetic field. When current flows through the coil, it moves in the magnetic field of the permanent magnet. The direction of motion depends on the polarity. Thanks to their low weight and friction-free drive principle, voice coil drives are particularly suitable for applications, which require high dynamics and high velocities at limited travel ranges. High scan frequencies and precision positioning are also possible with these drives, because they are free of the effects of hysteresis.
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High Precision Linear
HPS-170
Physik Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG
The HPS-170 precision stage wasdeveloped to meet the demands of highprecision positioning. Due to its preciseand smooth operation this linear stage isperfectly suited for measuring andinspection equipment.
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Amplifiers
Motion Control Systems'' linear amplifiers are high performance servo controllers that produce very smooth sinusoidal motor currents using a linear amplifier output stage. In combination with a sinusoidally wound MCS brushless motor, the linear amplifier can achieve extremely precise rotational control with less than 1% torque ripple, no acoustic noise and almost undetectable levels of electromagnetic interference. Standard programmable features allow greater design flexibility, easy installation and start-up.
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Video Autofocus Option
Applied Scientific Instrumentation
ASI's video auto-focus provides a simple focus control solution when using an analog video camera and any of ASI's products with Focus Control including standard and piezo XYZ stage systems, linear and gantry stage systems, and stand-alone MFC-2000 focus controllers.
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Thermoelectric Cooler Controller
Analog Devices Thermoelectric Cooler Controllers work with cooler based photonics, offer the smallest size, the best efficiency and the most robust solutions. It has a linear power stage with the linear driver output and a pulse width modulation power stage with the SW output. Depending on the part number, it offers digital PID control or analog PID control or both. Our TEC controllers support a variety of MSA based optical modules such as SFP, SFP+,QSFP+, CFP/CFP-2/CFP-4 and QSFP28.
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Profile Projector
Baty SM300
300mm screen vertical light path projector with multi-function readout unit and printer. Robust design with full geometric measuring functionality ideal for the shop floor. Features • Top quality profile projector highly versatile and easy to operate • Large travel range 150mm x 50mm (6”x 2”) as standard • Linear scale stage with 0.001mm resolution.
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ACCUplace Macro Calibration Standard
AP-M Series
With both X & Y axis metric scales, these dual axis targets are ideal for calibrating optical magnification in microscopes, linear distance, stage motion and squareness. In addition, with the larger area calibration scale, the calibration of low power optical systems over the longer distances can be easily carried out. The AP-M is offered on two standard materials; Glass (CG) and Opal (OP).
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High Precision Positioners
Del-Tron’s VB, VR and VS High Precision Positioning Stages take positional accuracy, performance and actuator flexibility to a new level. Utilizing Del-Tron’s proven ball and crossed roller technology and more than three decades of experience manufacturing linear slides and stages we offer three new model numbers and you can choose the method of actuation best suited for your application. Build your own High Precision Stage by simply picking out the ball or crossed roller stage that meets your application's needs,
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Manipulators
The patented Nanomotor is the heart of any manipulator. Three independent linear stages are used in every single manipulator. The manipulator provides 0.5 nm resolution in all three axis. All manipulators can be used in air setups or inside of electron microscopes. Docking stations allow an easy transport between any setup.
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Motion Control
Welcome to Thorlabs; below you will find links to our selection of Motion Control products, a subset of our entire line of photonics products. Thorlabs’ motion control products are separated into manual and motorized linear and rotation stages, multiaxis platforms, actuators, and controllers. The manual and motorized stages can frequently be configured into 1-, 2-, or 3-axis solutions. Since many of the stages are available in either manual or motorized versions, creating a custom system is easy. For nanopositioning applications like waveguide and fiber coupling, our line of multiaxis flexure stages are ideal. Both the motorized stages and the multiaxis platforms are supported by a complete line of controllers for the various motors and piezoelectric actuators. In addition, we support custom and OEM motion control applications with an extensive line of manual, motorized, and piezo actuators as well as threaded adjustment screws.
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Stages & Actuators
Our linear stages, rotary stages, and lift and Z-axis motion stages use our industry-leading motors to deliver smooth, reliable, high-quality motion. Plus they’re engineered with the highest performing bearings and feedback devices and can be integrated to create multi-axis stage assemblies
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Miniature Linear Motor Stage
M-661 · M-662
Physik Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG
M-661 and M-662 PILine translation stages offer accelerations to 5 g with millisecond response and velocities to 500 mm/sec in an extremely compact package. Providing travel ranges to 20 mm, they are among the smallest motorized translation stages currently on the market. Both models are designed for open-loop operation (a similar closed-loop stage with linear encoder is available as model M-663. The M-662, with its square footprint, is also suitable for use in XY configurations. For applications where the smallest dimensions are essential, the P-652 micro stage is offered.
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Linearizers
Gain Shape Linearizer Amplifiers are used in a number of applications where it's necessary to flatten the gain characteristic of the preceding or following component. This would include flattening the attenuation of a long cable run, or perhaps changing the input gain response to an MPM (Microwave Power Module) or TWT (Traveling Wave Tube) to compensate for the gain variation within the tube.
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Multi-Axis Stage Controller
MS-2000-WK
Applied Scientific Instrumentation
*100 MHz Microcontroller for faster command processing and servo control.*Closed-loop DC servo control of up to four motorized axes.*Firmware upgradeable via serial connection.*0-10V DAC for single piezo axis control.*Remembers last position on power down/up.*LCD display shows axes coordinates and status.*"Zero" and "Home" buttons for simple stand-alone operations.*USB or RS232 serial control with baud rates to 115200 Baud.*Compact ergonomic tabletop control unit 6"D x 9"W x 3"H (16 x 23 x 9 cm).
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Highly Dynamic XY Linear Motor Scanning Stage
L-731
Physik Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG
The magnetic linear direct drive is designed to provide high velocity and acceleration for inspection and microscopy. With a travel range of 205 mm square and solid velocity to 100 mm/sec, the L-731 is equipped to deliver high accuracy and smooth motion. Precision crossed roller bearings with anti-creep cage assist enable superior guiding accuracy (1.5 m straightness for loads up to 20 kg). An integrated optical reference encoder and limit switch provide further positioning control and accuracy for this compact stage with 5 nm resolution. DC servo motor versions are available on request.
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Linear Position
The linear magnetic position sensor product family measures the linear movement of a multi-pole magnetic strip. Circular multi-pole magnetic rings can also be used in rotary incremental rotation off-axis applications. This high precision product family allows the user to detect linear movement with a resolution as fine as 0.5μm. All products are aimed at applications which require extreme precision, accuracy, dynamic range and ultra-low power consumption.
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Dual Stage Temperature Switch
TSS2
Regulate temperatures for heating or cooling control with the Series TSS2 Dual Stage Temperature Switch. The Series TSS2 is designed to accept two inputs with independent relays output for dual stage temperature control.
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Linear Actuators
Electrak 205
Electrak 205 actuators feature multi-step positioning capability through a 10-turn potentiometer for precise feedback control when used with Thomson actuator control systems. With adjustable integral limit switches, the automatic shut off travel range can be easily adjusted. Fully gasketed housing and motor safety seals protect internal components from harsh industrial environments.
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Motion Stages
AUTOALIGN
The AUTOALIGN series is ficonTEC’s range of multi-axis positioning modules, with varying degrees of translational and rotational freedom. These modules form the high-precision core of the all-important motion systems for our automated assembly machines, providing accurate and rapid positioning versatility, reliable and reproducible alignment as well as in-line process pick-&-place capability.
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Linear Amplifiers
Macom Technology Solutions Holdings Inc.
MACOMs linear amplifiers offer high IP3, power up to 2.5 W and are offered in a variety of DIE and package types to simplify point-to-point wireless, SATCOM/VSAT, and radar system design.
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Nanopositioning Stage & Controller
PInano
Physik Instrumente GmbH & Co. KG
PInano® XY and XYZ low-profile piezo scanning stages are optimized for easy integration into high-resolution microscopes. They feature a very low profile of 20 mm (0.8") and a large aperture designed to hold Petri dishes and standard slide holders. The long travel ranges of up to 200 x 200 x 200 µm with nanometer closed-loop resolution are ideal for leading-edge microscopy and imaging applications. PInano® series piezo positioning stages are available in two versions: A) Highest Stability, Linearity and Precision with capacitive feedback sensors. B) High Precision with lower cost piezoresistive sensor feedback. Both types provide very high sensitivity and responsiveness as well as nanometer resolution. A proprietary servo controller significantly improves the motion linearity of the piezoresitive version compared to conventional piezoresistive sensor controllers.
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Translation Stage
XYZ 2000 Series
Quarter Research and Development
The Model XYZ 2000 Series translation stage was intended for moving optics and microscopes around. This unit is capable of handling loads up to 50 lbs and moving in increments as small as .0005 mm or half a micron.
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Linear Actuators
Electrak E150
Thomson continues its strong support of our current customers through our legacy product families. We encourage our customers to contact our sales application teams to discuss new and improved product offerings. See the table below for our recommended replacements for the Electrak 150 legacy actuator .
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Exposed Linear Encoders
Exposed linear encoders consist of a scale or scale tape and a scanning head. Their photoelectric scanning method is touch-free and wear-free, detecting graduation lines just micrometers in width and producing output signals with very short signal periods.
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Three Stage Matrix Switching System
TX Series
CYTEC's TX Series Three Stage Matrix Switching System is completely nonblocking, full fan-out configurations from 16x16 to 128x128, with a bandpass to 140 MHz.
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