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June 20, 2005
- Victor, NY - A new closed-loop positioning stage from New Scale
Technologies, Inc. provides 5 Newtons of force in a thin, 17 mm
profile. The SQ-2115 motorized stage contains an integral optical
encoder and a piezoelectric SQUIGGLE motor, which supports vertical
loads of up to 0.5 kilograms with negligible heating.
"The tiny SQUIGGLE motor allows us to create a very thin motorized
stage, with the unique ability to hold its position in power-off
mode," said David Henderson, president of new scale technologies.
"This means that the stage can support a vertical load indefinitely
without generating heat, unlike conventional motorized stages."
The SQ-2115 is designed for automated nanopositioning in research
and industrial instruments. This low-profile closed-loop stage is
ideal where space is a premium, including microscope stages and
vacuum chambers. A high-vacuum compatible option is available.
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The SQ-2115 closed-loop mini stage offers
20 nm precision, 0.5 kg axial load capacity, and low heating. The
crossed roller bearing stage integrates a piezoelectric SQUIGGLE motor
and glass scale encoder. Stages are easily assembled into two- and
three-axis configurations.
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Applications include:
- adaptive optics
- imaging
- lasers
- waveguide alignment and assembly
- optical microscopy
- wafer inspection
- nanolithography
The patented SQUIGGLE motor uses ultrasonic vibrations of a threaded
nut to directly rotate a mating screw. This creates linear motion
with 20 nm resolution, high stiffness, very low noise and negligible heat.
SQ-2115 stages are easily assembled into two-axis and three-axis
precision positioning systems. New Scale's SQ-3300 controller allows
the user to drive up to three motorized stages using Windows-based
control software provided.
The SQ-2115 motorized closed-loop stage specifications include:
(Complete specifications)
| Stage Dimensions |
63.5 mm x 63.5 mm x 17 mm |
| Travel range |
15 mm |
| Maximum speed |
2 mm/s |
| Minimum resolution |
20 nm |
| Axial load |
5 N |
| Stage load capacity |
up to 5 kg |
| Stage type |
crossed roller bearing |
| Encoder type |
glass scale |
About New Scale Technologies, Inc.
New Scale Technologies, Inc. (www.newscaletech.com)
makes miniature ceramic motors that enable our customers to create smaller products and research tools.
With only four parts and no gears, this patented piezoelectric motor design uses ultrasonic vibrations to create
precise linear motion. New Scale's miniature motors are compatible with extreme environments including vacuum,
very low (sub-Kelvin) temperatures, and high magnetic fields. They are used in nanotechnology research,
microelectronics, optics, lasers, biotechnology, medical devices, aerospace and defense, fluid control, and
office/consumer products including mobile phone cameras.
SQUIGGLE is a registered trademark of New Scale Technologies, Inc.
For more information contact:
Fred Haas, Sales Manager, New Scale Technologies
Phone 585-924-4450 x 112
fhaas@newscaletech.com
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