The SMS12 Linear Stepper Motor Stage shown above is a ultra compact stage that provides up to 12 millimeters of linear motion.This
stage offers near sub-micron resolution with the ability to accelerate
a small load at 2G's. A non-contact home sensor provides a reference
position with repeatability of a couple microns. It was
specifically developed for optical applications requiring both high
precision and modest-speed positioning over a short to medium stroke.The SMS12
is well suited for optical focusing and other micropositioning
applications such as scanning interferometry, surface structure
analysis, disk drive testing, autofocus systems, confocal microscopy,
bio-technology, semiconductor test equipment.
The SMS12can be ordered with an optional stepper motor controller that is nearly the same size a the SMS12 itself. Only raw power and a simple RS232/RS485 communications line is needed to completely control this high-resolution stage.