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See our micro motion systems in action! Learn more about our M3 Module developer’s kits, applications, custom product examples and more.

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Handshake stabilization in microsurgery

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

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-LS-1.8 Linear Smart Stage Developer’s Kit

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-1.8 Linear Smart Stage is a direct-drive, high-precision micro stage built for fast, simple integration into...

M3-LS-1.8 Linear Smart Stage

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

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...

Multi-axis positioning system: Small, precise and smart

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

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

 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 applications. The...

M3-F customizable focus module for OEM cameras

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...