Videos Archives - New Scale Technologies

VIDEO: Two-Axis and Three-Axis Positioning

Aug 22, 2018 | Videos

Precision XY and XYZ micro stages have controller inside for smallest size, fastest integration These linear micro stages offer compact size and easy integration into handheld and portable instruments. Each stage is a “smart stage” with all control electronics...

VIDEO: M3-RS-U-360 Rotary Microstage Developer’s Kit

Dec 13, 2017 | News, Top News, Videos

Rotary micropositioning stage is only 12 mm diameter including embedded controller. It offers 360 degrees continuous rotation at up to 1,100 degrees/second with an accuracy of 0.25 degrees.

VIDEO: M3-LS Microstage low acoustic noise demo

Oct 23, 2017 | Videos

Quiet, compact piezoelectric microstage The M3-LS-3.4 linear microstage has very low acoustic noise, which is one more advantage of this compact module for adding motion into handheld and portable instruments. The piezo stage is a “smart...

Video: M3-LS-3.4 Linear Smart Stage Developers’ Kit

Aug 11, 2017 | News, Top News, Videos

Micropositioning stage with embedded controller has 0.5 µm resolution, absolute position encoding Our newest linear microstage has a 15 mm travel range and moves loads of 200 grams (horizontal orientation) or 100 grams (vertical orientation). This is more than...

Video from Laser World of Photonics in Munich

Jun 28, 2017 | News, Videos

The video “Forward-looking medical technology” features innovative products on display in Munich at Laser World of Photonics 2107. New Scale Technologies’ David Henderson describes a medical application of the M3-FS Focus Module. Watch the video.

M3 motion module manufacturing

Apr 24, 2017 | Videos

Manufacturing piezo motion systems with embedded controllers. New Scale Technologies develops and manufactures precision micro-motion modules, micro stages and piezoelectric motors at our advanced manufacturing center near Rochester, NY. Here is a look at the...

Cobra Fiber Positioner in Full-Scale Production

Jun 13, 2016 | Videos

New Scale deploys its manufacturing equipment, process capability and micro-assembly experience to meet the volume, consistency and quality needs of its customers. In May 2016 New Scale achieved full production capacity — 200 per month — of Cobra fiber...

M3-RS-U Developer’s Kits for Beam Steering and Mirror Positioning

Oct 6, 2015 | Videos

Rotary Smart Stages with embedded drive electronics offer smallest size and unmatched ease of use. This miniature two-axis beam steering system and one-axis mirror positioning system are ideal for precise, point-to-point beam positioning in small spaces. The...

Handshake stabilization in microsurgery

Sep 22, 2015 | Videos

Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute demonstrates a new surgical tool using New Scale’s piezoelectric micro hexapod. This video, from the Surgical Mechatronics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, shows how the new “Micron” handheld...

Inside the M3 all-in-one smart module

Dec 1, 2014 | Videos

Piezo motor, built-in controller and precision mechanical guides create a complete, tiny, and precise motion module. An M3 smart module has everything you need integrated right into the module. It is the smallest, easiest-to-integrate motion solution and...

M3-FS precision miniature focus system developers’ kit

Nov 19, 2014 | Videos

Precision focus for the smallest OEM cameras in handheld, portable and mobile instruments. This is the developer’s kit for our new, high-precision M3-FS focus module for OEM system designers. It’s a miniature focus system that you can use in your new...

M3-LS-1.8 Linear Smart Stage Developer’s Kit

Oct 15, 2014 | Videos

World’s only all-in-one micropositioning stage has embedded drive electronics for smallest size and unmatched ease of use in OEM systems. The M3-LS Linear Smart Stage is a direct-drive, high-precision micro stage built for fast, simple integration into...

M3-LS-1.8 Linear Smart Stage

Jan 24, 2014 | Videos

All-in-one USB micro stage has 0.5 μm resolution, 6 mm stroke and high lateral stability The ultra-compact M3-LS-1.8 Linear Smart Stage is a miniature USB microstage with 0.5 µm resolution and absolute position encoding. It has less than 10 µm run-out and 1 millirad...

Moisture-resistant piezoelectric micro motor

May 13, 2013 | Videos

Small, precise motor is sealed for operation in high-moisture environments This video demonstrates a customized SQUIGGLE micro motor operating under water. The piezoelectric motor is customized with a water-resistant housing including a silicon molded bellows and a...

Cobra fiber positioner for NASA JPL telescope Prime Focus Spectrometer

Nov 13, 2012 | Videos

Miniature SCARA robot is 7.7 mm diameter with high torque and high precision. This video shows New Scale Technologies’ custom, high-torque rotary motors configured in a two-stage optical fiber positioner called the Cobra Fiber positioner. It’s a miniature SCARA robot...

Multi-axis positioning system: Small, precise and smart

Oct 18, 2012 | Videos

Four two-axis positioners fit in 80 mm space; deliver closed-loop resolution of 0.5 μm. This multi-axis positioning system operates on 3.3 V and accepts high-level motion commands over an I2C interface. This implementation solves an optical alignment problem in a new...

M3-L closed-loop actuator: applications

Apr 12, 2011 | Videos

Miniaturizing precision devices for biomedical, defense and security applications. This video demonstrates the use of the M3-L closed-loop linear actuator for laser beam control applications as well as tuning of high-powered RF and microwave systems....

Developer’s kit for the M3-L linear actuator

Jan 12, 2011 | Videos

This video demonstrates M3-L motion using the M3-L developers’ kit. The M3-L closed-loop linear actuator is a compact, high-resolution motion system for photonics tuning, tunable RF filters, aerospace controls, biomedical systems and defense...

M3-F customizable focus module for OEM cameras

Jun 2, 2010 | Videos

Precision lens motion in a tiny integrated package with controller inside. New Scale’s M3-F customizable focus module provides precise lens motion in a fully integrated package for the smallest OEM cameras. It takes a 3.3V supply and high-level commands via standard...