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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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