HEIDENHAIN's New LIC 3100 Absolute Kit Encoder

The XYR-15-60-01 and XYR-15-60-04 XY-Theta Alignment Stages from Optimal Engineering Systems Inc. feature sub-µm resolution with 15 mm of travel in the X and Y axes. The devices feature...

The AU400-AER (Azimuth, Elevation, and Roll) series of three-axis gimbal mounts from Optimal Engineering Systems Inc. feature high-precision 180:1 worm gear driven V-groove rotary stages. ...

The Omni+™ 130-mm direct drive motor platform from Celera Motion is the largest in its series of frameless motor kits. The series offers high torque density, ultralow cogging, and a low...

The Fluke 831 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool from Fluke Corp. features an intuitive guided user interface that enables quick and complete shaft alignment without advanced training or complicated...

The rapid spread of COVID-19 and other diseases has shown that understanding viral infection is critical to the health of people around the world. In particular, understanding the dynamics of the...

Physik Instrumente (PI) has established an “innovation hub” in Karlsruhe, Germany, as the company looks to intensify its cooperation with leading universities and research institutions....

With the advent of the IoT, there is increased need to display large amounts of information to people quickly and without distortion in all types of lighting conditions. Though transmissive and...

An optical plasmonic tweezer-controlled surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) platform developed by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) enables efficient, high-throughput,...

Abbe Error — Linear off-axis errors introduced by angular deviations coupled to a moment arm at the point of interest on stage mounted devices (θ in Figure 1). The effect of Abbe error...

By its original definition, a nanopositioning device is a mechanism capable of repeatedly delivering motion in increments as small as one nanometer. Lately demands from industry and research have...

In general, there are three common approaches to reducing mechanical excitation of photonic systems. The first is identifying the sources of vibration and implementing ways to eliminate or reduce...

One of the most critical elements of any time-resolved spectroscopy and dynamics experiment is the optical delay line. A typical optical delay line consists of a retroreflector or folding mirrors on...

ASI's VTS-2300 Versatile Test Stand used in conjunction with our Modular Infinity Microscope System.

This article will explain how multi-axis motion systems can be analyzed to estimate functional point(work point) errors. Specifics on how to review system geometry and how to convert component-level...

Overview of FTP-2000.

Positioning systems are used to automate almost every high-precision manufacturing process. Many of these processes occur in 3D. Some examples include positioning a part’s surface in 3D to be 100%...

With the explosive growth of applications such as AI and high-performance computing, modern data centers must find ways to support an exponentially rising demand for transferring massive amounts of...

Developing a high-performance fluorescence microscope is a challenging task in which all subsystems must work in harmony. In this webinar, Joseph Mulley and Jim Feeks from IDEX Health & Science...

For many electronic products sold today, markings such as text, characters, and symbols are applied to component surfaces via laser or other methods. Product makers must ensure that any markings are...

In today’s energy-challenged world, clean energy topics are increasingly important, particularly with solar cell designs reaching new efficiency breakthroughs. This webinar series shares the...

Motorized positioning equipment in optics and photonics refers to devices and systems that use motors to precisely control the position and movement of optical components and instruments. These...

A linear positioning stage, also known as a linear stage or translation stage, is a precision mechanical device used to accurately move and position objects along a linear axis. These stages are...

Servo motion is the controlled motion of a mechanical system achieved through the use of a servo motor, which utilizes feedback mechanisms to ensure accurate positioning, speed, and acceleration....

Motor controllers and drivers in photonics are electronic devices used to control and drive motors that are part of photonic systems. These motors are often used in precision positioning...

Established in 1990, Applied Scientific Instrumentation is a reknown American company committed to the advancement of science. ASI products have been thoroughly tested and evaluated in numerous labs...

As separate disciplines, quantum science and integrated photonics are pushing the bounds of possibility in communication science, compute, data processing, and more. In tandem, the two realms are...

Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a single flat lens that can focus the entire visible spectrum of light in the same spot and in...

An optical encoder is a device designed to measure linear or rotary motion by detection of the movement of markings on a transparent medium past a fixed point of light. The encoder has a moving code...

Heidenhain Corporation is an international manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment. Our technology is utilized within precision motion control and machining systems worldwide. ...

For over 100 years, Prior Scientific has been manufacturing precision optical and electro-mechanical equipment and instrumentation. Prior is a leader in the development of precision motion,...

Baumer Group is a manufacturer of sensors, encoders, measuring instruments, and components for automated image processing. Baumer combines innovative technologies and customer-oriented service into...

Positioning systems for science and industry Velmex is a premier North American manufacturer of stock and custom linear and rotary motion control positioning equipment for scientific, research,...