piezosystem jena Inc.    Hopedale, MA 01747
Jun 17, 2013 Made for adapting onto top of standard XY microscopy stages, piezoelectric actuator-based PZ 300 AP series features flat design and unique stage design that offers dynamic parameters and settling time under a load of a few milliseconds. Monolithic stage design is free of any mechanical play and offers travel range of up to 300 microns with step resolution of ±2.5 nm. Dual parallel working piezo drives allow centrically located microscopy probe adapter to be lifted symmetrically.

piezosystem jena Inc.    Hopedale, MA 01747
Jun 06, 2013 Designed to fulfill requirements for 2D scanning applications, Scan XY40 Piezoelectric Actuating Stage offers resonant frequency of more than 800 Hz per axis. X- and Y-axis, positioned orthogonally to each other, can be controlled separately, and direction of motion is shown by small markings on stage. FEM optimized flexure hinge design provides optimized trajectory accuracy. Offering motion without mechanical play or wear, Scan XY40 is also available in vacuum configuration.

Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Jun 04, 2013 Comprising 2 PMT160-300-SM stages for X and Y axis and one LTP60-50-SM as Z axis, 3-axis positioning system features granite platform, measures 71 x 67 x 50 cm, and weighs 120 kg. This heavy-duty, low-maintenance system, suited for medical dispensing applications, has integrated MDRIVE controller. Positional accuracy is <±20 μm, repeatability is <±5 μm, and resolution is 1 μm (adjustable via software control).

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
May 31, 2013 Measuring less than 1 in. wide, LPS-24 Series provides 15 mm travel and is equipped with piezo-walk motor which features 1 lb of thrust and several operating modes: long distance, high-dynamics nanostepping with less than 1 nm resolution, and constant velocity mode. Self-clamping design delivers long-term power-off position-hold capabilities without need for brake. PIone closed-loop, interferometric linear encoder offers 2 nm resolution as standard with 0.5 nm available on request.

Zaber Technologies Inc.    Richmond, BC V7E2J1
May 24, 2013 Designed to replace manual stages on upright and inverted microscopes, ASR Series 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 crossed roller bearings on hardened stainless steel rails for smooth movement. Suitable for use with stage, A-MCB2 Stepper Motor Controller drives up to 2 axes of bipolar stepper motors or actuators, up to 2.5 A/phase.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
May 20, 2013 Capable of independent or synchronized 2-axis control, Model VCS15-050-LB-01-MC-2 is suited for high-end motion control applications. Each head that rides on common linear rail is driven by NCC moving coil type linear actuator, and is guided by 2 recirculating linear bearings. Each voice coil has 1.5 in. stroke and generates 8.4 lb of continuous force with 25.2 lb of peak force. For position feedback, stage is supplied with two non-contact, 1 micron resolution digital output linear encoders.

Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
May 10, 2013 Suited for liquid handling systems and medical dispensing applications, series LTZ incorporates precision composite belts and is driven by stepper motors. This 2-axis positioning system features linear guidance as provided by miniature profile guideways, positional accuracy of 50 μm, and speed of 20 mm/s. Accommodating loads up to 500 g, system offers respective horizontal and vertical travels of 150 and 55 mm.

Axcelis Technologies Inc.    Beverly, MA 01915 1053
May 09, 2013 Incorporating single wafer LINAC technology, Purion XE ion implanter enables high-yield manufacture of sub-16 nm planar and 3D devices. System incorporates 500+ wafers/hr end station and advanced filtration systems. Latter optimize beam purity, while angle control system and constant focal length scanning deliver precise and repeatable dopant placement. Scanned spot beam architecture enables control of damage engineering as well as other advanced processes.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
May 06, 2013 Driven by 3-phase brushless linear motor and guided by pair of precision recirculating linear ball bearings, SR Series features integrated closed loop servo theta stage for 2-axis linear/rotary motion control applications. Open-type positioning stages, providing 24 in. stroke, generate 100 lb of continuous force and 300 lb of peak force. Rotary axis is capable of full 360° rotation. Equipped with 1 micron linear encoder, stages have vertical orientation and include mounting.

Amacoil Inc.    Aston, PA 19014
Apr 15, 2013 Providing 100 N axial thrust and zero backlash linear motion, RS8 rolling ring linear drive nut runs on 8 mm dia, case hardened and ground, smooth shaft. There are no threads where debris may be trapped and cause clogs or jams, providing built-in overload protection if system becomes overloaded. Drive housing is made from extruded aluminum profile, and nut has standard linear pitch of 4 mm; other pitch settings – 3.2, 2.4, 1.6, and 0.8 mm – are available.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Mar 29, 2013 Driven by stick-slip-type and piezo-stepping-type linear motors, LPS Series achieves resolutions in low nanometer range and below. Smallest model in series measures 20 x 23 x 10 mm, while largest member features travel ranges of ½ and 1 in. and employs synchronized piezo stepping motor for forces to 10 N. Integrated linear encoder provides 0.5 nm resolution. In addition to single-axis stages, XY combinations and SpaceFAB parallel positioning design with 6° of freedom are also offered.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Mar 28, 2013 Equipped with PIOne interferometric linear encoder, 2-axis PI miCos MCS can handle loads up to 45 lb with resolution to 5 nm and repeatability of 0.2 µm. With reduced maximum speed, 1 nm resolution is feasible. Stage provides 4 in. of positioning range in both axes and achieves ±2 µm straightness/flatness of motion. Angular precision is also optimal with yaw of only ±20 µrad and pitch of ±40 µrad. Driven by SMC Hydra motion controller, stage achieves velocity ranges from 1 µm/sec to 200 mm/sec.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Mar 06, 2013 Suitable for high force positioning applications, Model VCS08-700-08-350-CR-01-MC-XY is driven by 3 NCC moving coil type linear actuators. Closed loop system is guided by dual crossed roller bearings on X-Axis and precision linear rail on Y-Axis. Each voice coil, providing 0.80 in. stroke, generates 35 lb of continuous force and 105 lb of peak force, or combined 70 lb continuous force and 210 lb of peak force on X-Axis. One micron resolution linear encoder is included on each axis.

Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Feb 19, 2013 With overall height of 100 mm and width of 240 mm, DT240 delivers repeatability of ±0.0001°, max speed of 480 rpm, and continuous torque of 8 Nm. Precision rotary stage, manufactured from low-distortion aluminum alloy (black anodized), is also equipped with angular encoder with resolution of 0.0001° and contactless hall sensor for reference switch. Suitable applications include laser machining, precision wafer inspection, photonics, and fiber optics.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Feb 05, 2013 Driven by vacuum compatible 3-phase brushless linear motor, SR Series is guided by pair of vacuum compatible recirculating linear ball bearings. Stage has 24 in. stroke and generates 20 lb of continuous force and 60 lb of peak force. Ironless core coil assembly has no magnetic attractive force to stationary magnet assembly which extends life of bearing system. Equipped with 1 micron resolution linear encoder, stage is suited for long stroke applications requiring high speed and acceleration.

Amacoil Inc.    Aston, PA 19014
Jan 14, 2013 With rolling ring bearing assembly housed inside drive unit, Uhing Model RG Linear Drives offer manual pitch control, which permits 10:1 adjustment of linear pitch of drive unit. Users can turn pitch down in 0.01 increments across 100 discrete settings. In applications where it is desirable or necessary to keep drive motor running at constant speed, adjustable pitch feature enables variable speed drive system without requiring changes or adjustments to motor speed.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Jan 07, 2013 Driven by 3-phase brushless linear motor and guided by pair of precision recirculating linear ball bearings, SR series generates 100 lb of continuous force and 300 lb of peak force. Open type positioning stage includes 1 micron resolution linear encoder and ironless core coil assembly that has no magnetic attractive force to stationary magnet assembly, maximizing life of bearing system. Low overall weight of stage makes it suitable as Y axis in multi-axis system.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Dec 07, 2012 Developed to accelerate loads having higher rotational inertia, RGV100HL employs direct-drive technology and is compatible with XPS-DRV02 driver. Precision glass scale encoder ensures 0.0003° repeatability and 0.0001° min incremental motion, while brushless DC torque motor with rare earth magnets optimizes available torque to deliver rapid point-to-point motions. Integrating bearings with motor, stage has footprint of 115 x 115 mm and offers 360° travel with 0.01° on-axis accuracy.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Pneumatics Div.    Lexington, KY 40511
Nov 30, 2012 By integrating ironless linear motor with Ball Rail® system, CKL Compact Module eliminates need for mechanical drive elements to execute movement, providing wear-free and zero-backlash drive that enables precise positioning. Unit is available in pre-configured lengths up to 5,500 mm, travel velocities up to 5 m/sec, and acceleration up to 150 m/sec. Module is suited for packaging and processing applications such as pick-and-place handling systems, feed units, loaders, and palletizers.

H2W Technologies, Inc.    Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Oct 24, 2012 As closed loop system driven by 2 NCC moving coil type linear actuators, P/N VCS12-2000-LB-01-C is guided by parallel shafts and linear bushings and can be used for high force positioning applications. Each voice coil has 1.20 in. stroke and generates 100 lb continuous force (300 lb peak). Suited for applications that require quick, short moves with fast settling times, stage includes 1 micron resolution linear encoder and is available with custom strokes and force configurations.