Positioning Systems

Nanomotion piezoelectric positioning systems are available as single and dual-axis linear stages as well as rotary and vertical stages. Custom designed positioning stages are also offered.

FB Series Linear Stages

The FB series is a family of standard linear positioning systems (stages), designed for modular single and multi-axis, applications. The stage configuration utilises crossed roller bearings, a linear optical encoder, and Nanomotion piezo-ceramic motors. The stages are offered in a wide range of widths, travel lengths and encoder resolutions to achieve a range of performance criteria. Various motors sizes are available for each configuration to meet necessary force/acceleration requirements. The stages can be combined in X/Y or X/Y/Z or other multi-axis configurations.

FBR Series Rotary Stages

The FBR series are compact rotary stages for precision rotary motion. They utilise piezo-ceramic motors, a crossed roller bearing and a non-contact high resolution rotary encoder. A variety of encoder resolutions and motor configurations is available for different speed, force and positioning requirements down to 1 µrad. Stages are available in standard, vacuum and UHV configurations.

FBZ Series Vertical Stages

The FBZ vertical stage series provides pure vertical motion, whilst driving a wedge axis horizontally. The FBZ provides complete access to the top surface of the user interface without having to stand a linear axis up. The top surface is guided with a linear bearing to prevent horizontal displacement and the Z position is encoded with an optical linear encoder for sub-micron positioning.

Customised Piezo Stages

Nanomotion is the leader in linear and rotary stages utilising ceramic servo motors. From the motor to the motion platform to the drive and control, Nanomotion will provide you with the complete motion solution for your project. Please get in touch to discuss the requirements for your application.