Ultra small miniature translation stages

1. Compact Size: These stages are designed to be extremely compact, often with small footprints and low profiles, making them ideal for setups with limited space.
2. High Precision: Ultra-small stages are known for their high precision and accuracy, often with resolutions in the micron or even sub-micron range. They are capable of precise positioning and controlled movement.
3. Low Friction: They typically use precision ball bearings or air bearings to minimize friction, ensuring smooth and stable motion.
4. Drive Mechanisms: Various drive mechanisms can be used, including manual, motorized, or piezoelectric actuators, depending on the specific requirements of the application.
5. Feedback Systems: Many of these stages incorporate feedback systems, such as encoders or capacitive sensors, to provide accurate position feedback for closed-loop control.

1. Microscopy: Used for precise sample positioning and scanning in optical and electron microscopy, enabling high-resolution imaging.
2. Microelectronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing: In semiconductor equipment and microelectronics manufacturing, they are used for wafer alignment, inspection, and testing.
3. Biotechnology and Life Sciences: Applied in lab automation for sample handling, analysis, and precise positioning of microfluidic devices.
4. Photonics and Optics: Utilized for optical component alignment, fiber optic coupling, and laser beam steering.
5. Materials Science: In material characterization and testing equipment to manipulate samples and probe materials at the micro and nanoscale.
6. Precision Metrology: Applied in metrology systems for the measurement of various physical quantities, such as length, thickness, and flatness.
7. Research and Development: Used in various research applications across physics, chemistry, and engineering, where precision positioning is required for experiments and testing.
8. Medical Devices: In medical device manufacturing and testing, they are used for tasks like laser machining and precise positioning of optical components.

For ultra-high vacuum conditions up to 10^(-9) mbar

3.5 mm travel in x, y and z direction

15 x 15 mm footprint