
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.


New Patents Awarded to New Scale Technologies for Miniature High-Density Microfluidic Valves to Advance Haptics, Precision Robotics and Diagnostics
New Scale Technologies, Inc. has been awarded two patents for microfluidic valves that enable next-generation products in high-growth emerging markets such as diagnostic instruments, high-definition haptics, precision robotics, braille displays, and more. These...
Solid Optics vs. Liquid Lenses for Imaging Applications
SWaP-C Considerations for linear stages vs. voice coil motors Liquid lenses can adjust focus at various working distances. These small, mechanically or electrically controlled cells contain optical grade liquid, which changes shape when a current or voltage is...New Scale Technologies is Expanding, Announces Promotions to Support Next Phase of Growth
New Scale is pleased to announce these internal staff promotions that enhance our organization’s effectiveness and support the next stage of product development and growth. By expanding the leadership bench, New Scale Technologies is positioning the company to pursue...
New Scale Technologies and Q-Block Computing Connect to Advance Quantum
New Scale Technologies is pleased to announce its support as a supplier to Q-Block Computing, a member of the Luminate 2024 cohort. Q-Block Computing provides fault-tolerant quantum devices for advanced computation, communication, and sensing. It utilizes New Scale...
New Scale Technologies, Inc. is manufacturing next-generation “Viper” fiber positioners for the Via Project, a collaboration with the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, Carnegie Observatories, and Stanford University.
New Scale Technologies, a leading manufacturer of the smallest micro positioning systems, is manufacturing prototype Viper fiber positioners for the Via Project. Via is a collaboration between Carnegie Observatories, the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard &...
Resolution, Repeatability, and Accuracy in Micro Motion Systems
Resolution, accuracy, repeatability, and precision are critical requirements of motion systems. They fundamentally impact system complexity, cost, and development time. Understanding these terms will help you refine and optimize your instrument requirements. At a high...
New Miniature Two-Axis Two-Mirror Beam Steering System Developer’s Kit Now Available
Simple, Precise, Point-to-Point Beam Steering and Easy Integration into Quantum Computing, Remote Sensing, Free Space Optical Communications, Medical Lasers, & Defense Systems Victor, NY – Today, New Scale Technologies, Inc. announced the availability of a...
New Scale Surpasses Operational Lifetime Spec for Rotary Micro Stage, Targeting Demanding Industrial and Biotech Applications
M3-RS-U2 Rotary Micro Stage Achieves a Customer’s Use Case of >7 Million Moves at 65 Years of Use Victor, NY – An industry-leading biotechnology company has successfully achieved its demanding life specifications with New Scale Technologies’ M3-RS-U2-4.5-360 Rotary...
Design World: Piezos for delicate actuation
Design World published an excellent overview of piezo-based technologies and their applications (April 2023 issue). But how can system designers get started with using piezoelectric motors? When considering using piezoelectric motors, major challenges include: 1....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.