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Piezo or Linear Motor? An Updated Selection Guide for Nanometer-Scale Precision

Compare piezoelectric vs. direct-drive linear motor stages for nanometer precision. Learn how to balance MIM, travel range, and cost-effectiveness in motion control.

Apr. 30, 2026

Technology Comparisons | Linear Stages

Extending Your Robot Arm’s Reach: The Role of 7th Axis Linear Stages

Discover how 7th axis linear stages extend the reach and flexibility of your collaborative robot. Learn when to use them, how to select and mount the right stage, and best practices for integration, control, and safety.

Oct. 29, 2025

3rd-Party Integration | Hardware Assembly | Reference Designs | Technology Comparisons | Linear Stages

How Angular Errors (Pitch, Roll, Yaw) Affect Linear Positioning

Learn how to calculate Abbe errors in linear XZ, XY, and XYZ systems and practical strategies to minimize their impact.

Jun. 02, 2025

Hardware Assembly | Performance Optimization | Linear Stages | Rotary Stages | XY & XYZ Gantry Systems | XY & XYZ Motorized Stages

Cleanroom Compatibility for Motion Control: A Practical Guide

Learn how to integrate motion control to your cleanroom while keeping particle contribution low

May 27, 2025

Performance Optimization | Technology Comparisons | Linear Stages | Rotary Stages | Vertical Stages | XY & XYZ Gantry Systems | XY & XYZ Motorized Stages

Affordable Custom Automated 25-Microplate Transfer System

Build an affordable and custom automated microplate transfer loading system for your lab.

Feb. 25, 2025

Developer Resources | Reference Designs | Automated Microscopes | Linear Stages | Vertical Stages

Streamlining Parts Inspection: A Cost-Effective Approach

Learn about how you can build a cost-effective custom parts inspection system.

Sep. 06, 2024

3rd-Party Integration | Reference Designs | Linear Stages

Minimize Process Variance by Optimizing Velocity Stability

Improve your material deposition consistency or produce sharper, undistorted captures when scanning by optimizing stage velocity smoothness.

Aug. 23, 2023

Performance Optimization | Linear Stages

Velocity Stability and Following Error

Introduction to velocity stability and following error specifications. Learn how velocity performance is defined and how to measure it yourself in situ.

May 26, 2023

Developer Resources | Performance Optimization | Linear Stages

Types of Bearings in Linear Motion Systems

Learn about the different types of linear bearings used in precision motion applications and how their use impacts the performance of linear stages.

Apr. 17, 2023

Technology Comparisons | Linear Stages | Rotary Stages | XY & XYZ Gantry Systems | XY & XYZ Motorized Stages

Input Shaping for Motion Control Vibration Reduction

Learn how simple trajectory modifications can be used to reduce vibrations with almost any motion controller.

Sep. 09, 2022

Performance Optimization | Linear Stages | Rotary Stages | XY & XYZ Gantry Systems | XY & XYZ Motorized Stages

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