Objective Focus Stages
- Unbeatable Price Performance
50 nm repeatability and 10 nm minimum incremental move maximizes your imaging throughput and is comparable to Piezo stages at ⅓ the cost - Simplify System Design
Easily integrate with Zaber XY stages, filter wheels, illuminators, process controllers, and more to quickly build advanced, custom imaging systems - Small Size. BIG Features.
Adjustable frictionless counterbalance and integrated controller with rich IO connectivity and driver all within 77 mm x 100 mm x 30.5 mm. No bulky external hardware is required. - OEM Ready
High performance and industrial reliability backed by a reliable supply chain and high production capacity
The DMA objective focus stage is a high-performance, direct-drive solution for microscope system builders and OEM device manufacturers requiring rapid, accurate focus for high-magnification imaging.
It is ideal solution for high duty-cycle applications where precision and throughput are non-negotiable:
- Spatial Biology: Rapid Z-stacking for high-throughput spatial workflows.
- Digital Pathology & Cell Morphology:: High-speed tile scanning with fast objective focusing.
- Drug Discovery: Reliable 24/7 operation for high content screening campaigns.
- Optical Metrology & Semiconductor Inspection:: Precision positioning with 1 nm resolution optical encoders.
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X-DMA-AEZ Series — Direct Drive, Built-in Controller, Vertical Stage
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- The DMA objective focus stage is a high-performance, direct-drive solution for microscope system builders and OEMs requiring rapid, accurate focus for high-magnification imaging.
- The DMA is ideal for demanding, high-accuracy imaging applications including: Spatial Biology: Rapid Z-stacking for high-throughput spatial workflows. Digital Pathology & Cell Morphology: High-speed tile scanning with fast objective focusing. Drug Discovery: Reliable 24/7 operation for high content screening campaigns. Optical Metrology & Semiconductor Inspection: Precision positioning with 1 nm resolution optical encoders.
- Technical Highlights: Exceptional Precision: Achieve 50 nm repeatability and 10 nm minimum incremental moves at one-third the cost of piezo alternatives. High Throughput: Maximize imaging efficiency with sub-15 ms move and settle times. Reliable Performance: Ensure long-term reliability with a non-contact direct-drive motor and 1 nm resolution linear encoder. Compact Footprint: Integrate easily into tight spaces with a 77 mm x 100 mm x 30.5 mm package, including the controller. Extended Travel: Utilize 10 mm of travel, higher than industry standard for this class. Adjustable Counterbalance: Accommodate payloads up to 1 kg with a user-tunable magnetic counterbalance.
| Shortest Travel | Longest Travel | Best Accuracy | Best Repeatability | Best Minimum Incremental Move | Highest Thrust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 mm (0.394") | 10 mm (0.394") | 8 µm (0.000315") | < 0.05 µm (< 0.000002") | 10 nm | 15 N (3.4 lb) |