Advanced Servo Algorithm Adapts to Different Loads on Positioning Stage in Real Time:


 ServoBoost™ is a real-time automatic adaption to load changes for ACS motion controllers: The video shows how an ACS motion controller with ServoBoost™ automatically maintains the performance and stability of a high-precision motion stage despite a significant load changes.

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Piezo Motors and Interferometers: Nanometer Precision

The video shows how a piezo linear motor can be controlled using feedback from a laser interferometer. Resolution to 0.15 nanometers is feasible.




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Positioning Technology Gets Smart - Active Alignment

Intelligent precision motion and positioning systems can perform active alignment tasks important in optics, and photonics applications such as fiber-to-chip alignment, SiP wafer level alignment, lens optimization etc. Autonomous and simultaneous optimization, will affect a range of global industrial sectors.

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Even the smallest camera lenses today consist of multiple elements that need to be aligned for optimized resolution and performance

Silicon photonics wafer prober integrates a fast active photonics alignment system based on hexapods and parallel-kinematic piezo scanners for high-throughput optical probing of on-wafer silicon photonic devices. Courtesy of Cascade Microtech, division of FormFactor Inc.



Advances in Compact Precision Motorized Linear Stages

Advances in drive and encoder technology have made it possible to design compact positioning equipment, such as used in scientific and industrial applications that can combine high precision, with load capacity and affordability.

The L-505 linear translation stage family is available with integrated linear encoders down to 5 nanometers resolution. Applications include photonics, optics assembly and high resolution microscopy.



Technical specifications on the miniature precision linear stage