New from Micromech are the RTP series of Precision Piezo stages manufactured by PM bearings, which combine a roller carriage table, a piezo- legs motor and a linear measuring system as a complete solution. The standard stages have aluminium table parts with integrated crossed roller bearings.

Inside the stages there is the novel and miniature piezo-legs motor from PiezoMotor (Sweden) and an optical measuring system from the world leaders in position – measurement, Renishaw. The goal for the new precision piezo stages is to produce high precision miniature stages suitable for all kinds of applications where micro or nano-positioning is needed. The clever design allows assembly of the stages into multi-axis systems.

On request stages can be modified to meet customer specifications. The systems can be supplied as a complete solution that includes the PDM90 driver module with  ‘set up’ and closed-loop positioning software. The range has three base sizes each having three different stroke lengths available up to 100mm with micro or nano-positioning resolution being achievable by choice of the RGH34 encoder module resolution.

 XY and XYZ multi-axis configurations are also available with drivers, software, high accuracy stages; and resolutions from 10μm up to 100nm are optional depending on encoder interpolation module. In addition a 5nm-move integrity is offered requiring special motor drives and control modes (consult Micromech for these applications); UHV Stages and non-magnetic stages can also be quoted on application by giving specific environment details.

Micromech also has the range of Trinamic piezo motor drive products (TMCM-090 and BB-035 base board) which may be used for multiple axis control of these stages.

Micromech also supplies from the standard product range, linear bearings, roller tables, re-circulating bearings and positioning stages as well as custom-built versions for complete positioning systems.

Micromech is the UK distributor and integrator for these amazing products and if you would like more information about them then contact Stirling Morley on 01376 333333 or stirling@micromech.co.uk