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Z-Axis Focusing Stage

Z-Axis Focusing Stage

Type: Clean-Sheet Design, Designed for Volume Manufacturing

Layout: Z-axis positioner

Number of axes: one, vertical

Specialty components: cross-roller bearings, custom linear motor, custom linear encoder

Key System Characteristics:

  • Magnetic or pneumatic counterbalances
  • Force: Up to 11.9 N continuous, 47.6 N peak (with standard motor): configurations
  • Resolution: nanoscale, depending on encoder
  • High bandwidth
  • Excellent response and in-position stability, critical for focus and imaging applications
  • Zero cogging and low velocity ripple for scanning applications

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Our Design Process

“It’s really important to thoroughly understand the application. We would start by reviewing the statement of work or application information that the customer provides, and then we would have a consultative meeting to make sure that we really understand how the system should function, and all of the nuances that are associated with it.”

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