Modular Motion

Custom Systems from Standard Parts

Mix & Match Compatible Positioning Stages

Easily and affordably create your bespoke motorized XY and XYZ setups, gantry systems, gimbals, and more. Simply combine Zaber's compatible stages from our portfolio of motorized linear, rotary, vertical, microscope, and tip/tilt positioning stages. Then, control your new system through our intuitive, unified software suite and API. Learn it once, and apply it across all your Zaber projects.

Accelerate
Prototyping

Start Moving in Minutes:

Plug & play stages with integrated controllers, quick screw-together assembly, and auto-detect software gets you going quickly.

Iterate Quickly:

Easily swap stages as your project changes and with minimal or no re-programming.

Design Unique
Experiments

Overcome Limitations:

Build custom configurations when off-the-shelf products are unsuitable or cost-prohibitive.

Adapt for the Future:

Reconfigure, repurpose, or expand your setup quickly by swapping in or adding more stages.

Integrate Precision
Motion Easily

Leverage Integrated I/O:

Interface directly to sensors and external hardware with digital & analog I/O, encoder output, and E‑Stop options via Ethernet, EtherCAT, RS‑232, and USB.

Use Your Controller:

Most Zaber stages offer optional integrated controllers for easy setup. We also have versions to use with our external controllers or your preferred one.

Multi-Axis
Configurators

Start with our pre-selected configurations and start editing. Define your travel, add features, and see real-time pricing. Suggested accessories are added automatically. Once ready, you can click for a quote or add to cart.

XY XYZ Configurator

XY, XYZ Stage
Configurators

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XY, XYZ Gantry
Configurators

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Gantry Configurator

Automated Microscope
Configurators

Build your Nucleus® fluorescence microscope one module at a time. Our two configurators will guide you through module selection and display pricing at each step. Once ready, you can click for a quote or add to cart.

Inverted Microscope
Configurator

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Inverted Microscope Configurator
Upright Microscope Configurator

Upright Microscope
Configurator

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Controlling Zaber
Multi-Axis Systems

Beginner-Friendly & Expert-Level Tools

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Stand-Alone
Software

Quickly set up, control, and explore Zaber devices with the Zaber Launcher suite of apps.

Zaber Software Suite
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Open-Source
API

Accelerate your programming with the Zaber Motion Library API. Sample code for each feature reduces programming to nearly a copy-and-paste task.

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Third-Party
Software

Integrate Zaber devices with your favourite software programs.

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Zaber Launcher Apps for Multi-Axis

Mastering Motion

Mastering Motion

Position-Velocity-Time control for smooth and precise path planning.

G-Code Translation

G-Code Translation

Move along 2D or 3D paths created from your CAD/CAM software.

Lockstep Configuration

Lockstep Configuration

Synchronize movement of multiple axes.

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