Product Customizations
Whether you need a simple modification or help integrating a motion system, our team works with you to meet your specific space, budget, and performance needs. As with all Zaber products, you can rely on 1-day response times, fast lead times, and a dependable supply chain. Every solution is supported by our easy-to-use software and open-source API supporting all major languages.
Modifications & Accessories
Adapt standard models with mechanical or electrical modifications—such as custom travel lengths, mounting features or integrated sensors—and receive shipments within weeks.
OEM Customizations
Meet precise requirements for performance and delivery schedules with bespoke hardware solutions designed for high-volume production and long-term supply chain stability.
System Design & Build Services
Outsource complex positioning needs to a dedicated team capable of developing complete motion systems using a mix of standard hardware, customized components, and third-party integration.
Example Customizations
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Affordable Dual-Camera Integration for Automated Microscopy
The Challenge: Whether in live cell imaging, semiconductor wafer inspection, or other types of microscopy, microscope users often need to acquire data from two detectors as quickly as possible. Zaber has supported many customers requiring dual camera microscope systems. The three most common reasons are: Higher-Speed: Eliminating mechanical filter switching maximizes imaging throughput. For example, simultaneous imaging of two different fluorophores is essential for investigating rapid processes in live cells. Hyperspectral Imaging: Imaging across an expanded spectral range often requires multiple detectors. The performance of cameras optimized for the visible spectrum falls off beyond 750 nm (Fig. 1). Conversely, cameras which excel well at long wavelengths, do not perform as well in the visible spectrum. A two camera system delivers the best of both worlds. Multi-Mode: Multiple detectors on a single microscope frame can greatly increase a system’s versatility without the need to purchase an entire second microscope. A single system can combine a colour camera for slide scanning with a monochrome camera for fluorescence, or pair a standard camera with more exotic detectors (like SPAD arrays or spectrometers) to easily locate regions of interest. Figure 1. Quantum Efficiency curves of one camera optimized for maximum sensitivity in the visible spectrum (blue curve), and one which trades reduced peak QE for sensitivity over a much larger range of wavelengths (red curve).
Jun. 26, 2026
Automated Microscopes
6-Axis Microscope Positioning for Complex Sample Geometries
The Challenge: In applications like materials science and semiconductor inspection, larger or irregularly shaped samples can be difficult to position under a standard microscope. Fixed microscope frames don't have enough vertical clearance for larger parts and flat XY stages do not tilt or rotate the sample to expose all observable surfaces. While engineers might consider adding a hexapod stage, they are often cost-prohibitive.
May. 19, 2026
Automated Microscopes
Precision Optical Path Switching for Multimodal Raman-Fluorescence Microscopy
The Challenge: A customer needed to perform single-cell metabolomics by identifying specific bacterial cells via widefield fluorescence imaging and subsequently analyzing those same cells using Raman spectroscopy. Because typical bacterial cells are only 1–10 μm in size, any mechanical deviation during the switch between fluorescence imaging and Raman spectroscopy would cause the Raman laser to miss the target identified in the fluorescence view. This customization allows the researcher to identify a target cell in fluorescence mode and trigger a Raman acquisition with a single software command. The automated switch occurs in under 350 ms, with the high precision of the kinematic mount ensuring the cell remains perfectly centered. This eliminates the need for manual recalibration between modes, allowing for much higher throughput.
Mar. 25, 2026
Automated Microscopes | MKR
Custom Gimbal with Through-Bore Slip Ring
The Challenge: A customer needed continuous two-axis rotation for a new instrument but also required clear, unobstructed access through the center to mount a stationary object. Standard rotary stages include an aperture, but running cables through a continuously rotating stage can cause cables to tangle. Zaber's standard gimbals include optional slip rings to provide unrestricted rotation with cables but this component occupies the rotary stage aperture. The Solution: Our Custom Engineering team designed a custom miniature gimbal that integrates a through-bore slip ring.
Nov. 24, 2025
Gimbal Stages | Rotary Stages | G-RST | RSB | RST
Modular System for Longer Travel
Need travel beyond 3.5 meters? We provide modular rail segments that join together for a longer range stage. The assembly process is straightforward, allowing a user to quickly construct it on-site and ensuring components can ship within a reasonable package size.
Aug. 15, 2025
Linear Stages | XY & XYZ Gantries | LC40
Custom Parallel Drive LSM
This parallel drive configuration of the LSM-E minimizes the total length of the stage with a side-mounted motor and shaft encoder. The compact form factor is ideal for space-constrained applications.
Jul. 30, 2025
Linear Stages | LSM
Dual-View Microscopy System
A microscope system to simultaneously image a sample from the top and bottom. Each objective has independent focus control and the upper and lower optical axes are precisely aligned to ensure concentricity.
Mar. 31, 2025
Automated Microscopes
OEM Microscope Stage
Need a custom OEM version? This custom ASR highlights some of our capabilities. Fine-pitch ball screws and high resolution encoders were integrated to provide even better small move performance for high throughput imaging tasks. Additionally, a custom base-plate was designed to mount directly to the customer’s optical system without additional adaptor plates. Product branding was also removed as per the customer’s request.
Sep. 18, 2024
Motorized Microscope Stages | ASR
Microscope Stage Camera Synchronization
Ultra high-speed imaging and TDI scanning requires tightly synchronized motion and camera triggering. This peripheral ADR microscope stage can be combined with Zaber’s X-MCC Controller optional encoder outputs to enable low latency camera synchronization.
Sep. 18, 2024
Motorized Microscope Stages | ADR
LRQ Dual Drive
This LRQ stage has two independently driven carriages. This type of stage is ideal for space constrained applications requiring separate control of multiple payloads along the same axis of travel. This stage can be configured to allow up to 250 mm of travel per side. For synchronized movements, we recommend configuring this stage as a peripheral and controlling it with an X-MCC2
Jul. 29, 2024
Linear Stages | LRQ
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