Micro Motion Blog
Want to learn more about piezoelectric micro motors, micro stages, motion systems and applications? Here are some observations, articles and papers that we think you’ll find useful. Have a look, and then give us a call with your questions.
Resolution, repeatability, and accuracy in micro motion systems
In this video we review the basic definitions of resolution, accuracy, and repeatability. These parameters fundamentally impact the complexity, cost, and development time of a motion system. Understanding them can help you meet your requirements for performance,...Video: M3-LS Linear Smart Stage Applications
Embedded motion for spectroscopy, microscopy and manipulation This video demonstrates a variety of applications using M3-LS Linear Smart Stages to embed compact, closed-loop linear motion. This smart micro stage puts very precise motion in the palm of your hand so you...
New White Paper: Embedded Motion Solves Extended Reality (XR) Challenges
New Scale Technologies has released a new white paper describing the use of M3 Smart Modules – or “embedded micro motion devices” – in systems for extended reality (XR) applications. Embedded micro motion devices are solving challenges that are...
Embedded Motion Speeds Development of New NGS Instruments for DNA Sequencing
To achieve the goals of higher throughput and lower costs, NGS instrument developers are using smaller samples, parallel sequencing, and more automation. These factors necessitate miniaturization and distributed control of the photonics subsystems used in DNA sequencing instruments.
Podcast discussion with NYS Manufacturing Now
In a podcast with New York State Manufacturing Now, FuzeHub’s Steve Melito talks to Heidi Quinlivan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at New Scale Technologies, about what the company does better than anyone else – and what manufacturers need to know about...
Micro Technology Group Now USA-Wide Distributor of M3 Smart Stages and Micro Motion Modules
Building on a long-time technical sales and support relationship, Micro Technology Group has an expanded territory and is now shipping New Scale M3 products from stock
New online store for customers in Italy
New Scale Technologies’ partner Comestero Sistemi S.p.A has launched an online store for its customers in Italy. M3 Developer’s Kits are available for sale. Visit the Comestero Online...Video: M3-LS-U2 Linear Smart Stage Developers Kit
New video: Our latest micro stage with integrated controller is optimized for high-volume production. It has 10 mm of travel and fast point-to-point (non-scanning) motion.
Mikroantriebe Mit Grossem Innovationspotenzial
Maxmillian Dreher, sales engineer at New Scale Partner SI Scientific Instruments in Germany, published an article “Mikroantriee Mit Grossem Innovationspotenzial” in the Jan-Feb issue of antriebstechnik – Wissen Schafft Ideen. Read the article (in German) at...
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...
New Whitepaper: How Embedded Motion Makes Great Products Smaller
Starting new designs with all-in-one positioning modules allows product development engineers to achieve smallest system size. Find out how.
On Developing Precise Closed-Loop Positioning Solutions
Elektor Magazine spoke with New Scale CEO David Henderson about SQUIGGLE® micro motors, developing the world’s smallest precision motion systems, and what’s next for the company.
New Scale’s Focus Module Helps IrisGuard Aid Vulnerable Refugees
The innovative UK company IrisGuard is using New Scale Technologies’ Focus Module to power its iris recognition systems that serve millions of unbanked customers around the world.
Embedded motion modules enable development of complete neural probe positioning system in only a few months
Case Study: A neuroscience researcher successfully used M3-LS Linear Smart Stage assemblies for positioning of probes during in-vivo recording. New Scale engineers then collaborated on an integrated multi-probe positioning assembly to meet the needs of this market.
Instrument maker uses M3 motion modules to create new market opportunities
Case study: Piezo focus system enables portable cytometers, expands access to healthcare in resource-limited settings. A customer wanted to create a backpack-portable blood analyzer for use in resource-limited settings that do not have access to institutional laboratory instruments and services. New Scale’s miniature precision focus system helped to make it possible.
Top 20 Technology Picks for 2015
Article: New Scale’s micro beam steering solutions for handheld devices are among Laser Focus World’s Top 20 Technology Picks for 2015.
Precision micro beam-steering systems simplify move to handheld instruments
Article in Laser Focus World magazine: Fully integrated and miniaturized “point-to-point” beam steering system bypasses the issues with MEMS-based approaches and addresses the needs of many emerging markets in medicine and industry.
Advances in Micromechatronics Promote All-in-One Positioning Modules
Article in Photonics Spectra magazine: Smart motion technologies can reduce system size and simplify integration, enabling smaller photonic instruments with full performance.
Manipulator Design and Operation of a Six-Degree-of-Freedom Handheld Tremor-Canceling Microsurgical Instrument
Technical paper published in IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics by Sungwook Yang, R.A. MacLachlan and C.N. Riviere; Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
