


Precision microstage brings New Scale’s “Smart Stage” advantages to high-volume applications for embedded motion
M3-LS-U2 Linear Smart Stage has small size, low power and fast integration benefits of the M3-LS family; now optimized for long life and high-volume production. New Scale Technologies, Inc. today announced its M3-LS-U2-10 Linear Smart Stage, a direct-drive precision...
Manipulator mounting kit supports Neuropixels 2.0 probes
Compact Multi-Probe Micromanipulator (MPM) System allows neuroscience researchers to quickly and precisely position multiple Neuropixels 2.0 probes for neural recording New Scale Technologies has announced a probe mounting kit for Neuropixels 2.0 probes (alpha phase)...Holiday 2020
Happy Holidays from the Team at New Scale Technologies Full speed ahead in production. Any job is easier with apup at your feet. If you don’t have a dog, just borrow one. PPE (Personal Phestive Equipment). The Head Elf. Those are engineering videos!...
New Virtual Coordinate System (VCS) Software Simplifies Highly Accurate Positioning of Multiple Silicon Neural Probes Within a Common Stereotactic Coordinate Space
New software for planning, simulation and execution automatically calculates manipulator alignment based on desired probe trajectories. Fast, accurate and reliable setup of neural recording experiments improves productivity, frees more time for data collection.

Webinar: The Miniaturization of Medical Components
New Scale Technologies’ David Henderson recently spoke at a Design News webinar on the miniaturization of medical components. Motors and motion control components continue to shrink. The miniaturization trend allows manufacturers to install motors and motion...MD+DI Chats with New Scale about Miniaturization of Medical Devices
Editor Rob Spiegel chatted with New Scale Technologies CEO David Henderson about the miniaturization of medical devices in an article posted on Design News and MD+DI. Henderson explained that miniaturization requires re-assessment and new thinking of all product...Webinar: The Tiny World of Miniaturization in Motors and Motion Control
New Scale Technologies’ David Henderson recently spoke at a Design News webinar on the miniaturization of motors and motion control. Watch on demand.
Jacob Jacobsson Appointed Director at New Scale Technologies
New Scale Technologies has appointed technology industry veteran Jacob Jacobsson to its board of directors. Mr. Jacobsson has held CEO positions at Blaze DFM, Inc., Forte Design Systems and SCS Corporation; and executive positions at Xilinx Inc., Cadence Design...New Scale Technologies Honored for Global Advancement
Award presented by Rochester Manufacturing Technology Association and the Rochester Business Journal. New Scale Technologies was pleased to be honored for its work in global advancement by the Rochester Manufacturing Technology Association and the Rochester Business...
Virtual Coordinate System (VCS) Software in Beta Testing
Position multiple neural probes using stereotactic coordinates. Use simulation mode to plan probe positions and approach angles. Virtual Coordinate System (VCS) software – now in beta testing – makes positioning multiple probes with the MPM System even...New Scale Technologies names Heidi Quinlivan vice president of sales and marketing
New Scale Technologies has promoted Heidi Quinlivan to vice president of sales and marketing. Quinlivan has more than 25 years of experience in business development, marketing, customer care and financial management. She joined New Scale in 2012 and was promoted to...
19th New Scale Patent Extends UTAF Motor Applications
New Scale Technologies has been awarded its 19th US patent for a highly miniaturized, two-axis angular pointing device using its UTAF (Ultra-Thin Actuator Family) piezoelectric motor technology.

New Scale featured in NASA Spinoff
New Scale Technologies is featured in the 2019 NASA Spinoff magazine for its work in developing precision, miniaturized piezoelectric positioning systems for the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The technological...
The Promise of High-Density Silicon Probes for Neural Research
A recent article in Neuron outlines the road map to overcome the existing conceptual and technical challenges for obtaining a detailed understanding of the role of cortical layers in sensory computation and perception. These challenges include the precise positioning...
New Scale adds patent for piezoelectric micro stages
New Scale Technologies has been awarded a patent for a highly miniaturized slip-stick stage using piezoelectric technology. Patent 10,187,037 issued January 22, 2019 to inventors David Henderson, Qin Xu and Danielle Piazza. “This, our 18th patent, illustrates...
Miniature piezo smart stage now available at Digi-Key and Mouser
Precision linear microstage with embedded controller is a compact, easy-to-integrate motion system with 15 mm travel and >100 gram load capacity

Multi-Probe Manipulator supports imec Neuropixels probes
Precision manipulator supports imec’s new ultra-high density Neuropixels 1.0 probes for acute in-vivo neural recording in awake, behaving animals. The compact, easy-to-use manipulator allows neuroscience researchers to quickly and precisely position multiple probes.

Facility Tour Supports Instrumentation and Controls Education Program
Victor, NY – Oct. 19, 2018 – New Scale Technologies, Inc. hosts students from the Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) in New Scale’s micro-mechatronics research and development lab near Rochester, NY. The Instrumentation and Control Technologies program at...