M3-LS-3.4 Linear Smart Stage

New Scale Technologies’ M3-LS-3.4-15 direct-drive precision piezoelectric micro-stage with embedded controller is designed for integration into compact instruments. With long travel and 100 g vertical load capacity, it has 0.5 µm resolution for precise, repeatable positioning of optics, probes, sensors, and more.

Absolute encoding means no need to home the stage on power-up, eliminating errors and disruptions in processes and experiments. It has high stiffness with no gears or backlash.

With quiet operation and no high voltage, M3-LS smart stages are superior to piezo inertia (stick-slip) stages, especially for near-patient instruments and wearable devices.

The embedded controller means all-in-one simplicity for small size and fast integration. All drive electronics are integrated into the stage housing to give product designers a small system size and fast, easy integration into miniature OEM systems.

The M3-LS-3.4-15 smart stage accepts simple high-level motion commands directly via standard serial interface (I²C or SPI) or USB with an adapter.

The M3-LS-3.4-15 linear smart stage can be powered by standard batteries or any low-cost DC supply. The internal piezoelectric motor holds position with no power. The embedded controller’s sleep mode further reduces power consumption.