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62-model engineering catalogue · source drawings published

Motorized Positioning Stages

Six series, 62 standard models, from a 25 mm bench translator to a 200 kg lift platform. Pick a model on its specification — and see whether each value is transcribed, derived, or unconfirmed.

What motion do you need?

6 series

Representative models

one from each of four series

How we publish a specification

and what we will not do

Every parameter carries its own basis, so you can tell a published value from a normalised one and see where engineering confirmation is still needed.

Catalogue

A value transcribed from the supplied published catalogue.

Derived

Normalised from the catalogue, such as half-range travel stated as a total.

Not confirmed

Values absent from the source stay empty, never zero. Horizontal payload is not a vertical rating.

Three different measures of precision

Resolution
The smallest commanded increment.
Repeatability
How closely a stage returns to a visited point.
Positioning accuracy
How close it gets to the requested point.

A crossed-roller linear stage can repeat to ±0.3 µm yet position to 5 µm. If a number you need is absent, ask engineering to confirm it.

Illustrative studio view of a motorized linear positioning stage
Illustrative image · use the drawing for dimensions

Fiber alignment in optical-module workflows

Published industry references

See how optical feedback and precision motion come together in transceiver assembly, fiber-array coupling and co-packaged optics.

VISION POSITIONINGFiber arraySWIR visionPlacementCONCEPTUAL WORKFLOW · NOT TO SCALE
SWIR vision · through-substrate reference · workflow illustration
01Optical transceiver assembly

CALADAN: fiber attachment for Terabit/s optical engines

CALADAN investigated wafer-scale integration for Terabit/s-capable optical engines. ficonTEC describes its role in automated through-substrate fiber alignment and bonding, with optical packaging cost and cycle time as project goals.

Public reference · ficonTECExplore the workflow
FIBER / PIC COUPLINGInput arrayOutput arrayPICCoupling optimizationCONCEPTUAL WORKFLOW · NOT TO SCALE
Optical feedback · translation and tilt · workflow illustration
02Fiber array to PIC

PI: aligning photonic arrays on both sides of a chip

PI’s published photonic-array assembly case study describes fiber arrays coupled to photonic integrated circuits or waveguides. Its active alignment approach uses optical feedback and multi-axis positioning to optimize coupling.

Public reference · Physik Instrumente (PI)Explore the workflow
MULTICHANNEL ALIGNMENTConnector arrayChannel measurements6-DOFCONCEPTUAL WORKFLOW · NOT TO SCALE
Six degrees of freedom · synchronized signals · workflow illustration
03Co-packaged optics

PICAlign: coordinated multichannel CPO alignment

Aerotech, Santec and SENKO announced a PICAlign demonstration for Photonics West 2026. It combines six-degree-of-freedom motion, synchronized optical measurements and alignment algorithms for multichannel arrays.

Public reference · Aerotech, Santec and SENKOExplore the workflow

These references describe third-party systems and projects. They are not customer installations or performance validation of positioningstages.com products.

Positioning stage questions, answered

Practical answers for selection, drawing checks and your next engineering conversation.

How do I choose a motorized positioning stage?

Start with the motion type, total travel, payload and required repeatability. Use the stage selector to enter exact values. Results distinguish published ratings that meet your conditions from models needing engineering confirmation. Confirm mounting orientation, positioning accuracy and current drawings before ordering.

Are repeatability, resolution and positioning accuracy the same?

No. Resolution is the smallest commanded increment. Repeatability describes returning to a previously visited point. Positioning accuracy describes closeness to the requested position. Compare the specific parameter required by your application rather than substituting one for another.

What do Catalogue, Derived and Not confirmed mean?

Catalogue identifies a value transcribed from the supplied 2026 catalogue. Derived identifies a normalised value, such as half-range travel converted to total travel. Not confirmed identifies information absent or inconsistent in the source; it is not a zero rating.

Can a horizontal payload rating be used for vertical mounting?

A horizontal payload rating does not establish a vertical load rating. Mounting orientation, load offset and motion conditions need engineering confirmation when the catalogue does not explicitly rate them.

Where can I find dimensions and wiring information?

Each product page links to its source drawing crop and original catalogue page reference. Check the current product revision before installation. Scanned dimensions and source-language connector labels may need clarification; request a readable drawing or verified English wiring assignment when needed. Product images are not dimensioned drawings.

Are motor options, certificates and delivery times confirmed?

Only details supported by the supplied catalogue are published as confirmed specifications. Missing motor information, current certificates, availability and delivery dates need confirmation for the selected model and order.

What should I include in a positioning stage inquiry?

Send the model or motion type, application, travel, payload, mounting orientation and accuracy requirements. You can contact sales by email, phone or WhatsApp. The inquiry form accepts up to three PDF, JPEG, PNG, WebP or TIFF files, with a 10 MB limit per file and 25 MB total; native CAD can be arranged with engineering.

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