Aerotech: Piezo stage with nanometer precision

Aerotech’s QFOCUS QF1 piezo nanopositioning stage offers microscope objective and optics positioning with nanometer-level precision at high speeds.

Melissa Larson

Feb 2, 2016

Piezo stage with nanometer precision

With ultra-precision capacitive sensor feedback and high structural stiffness, the QF1 is perfect for demanding scanning applications, microscopy, or any optical application requiring high precision and throughput. The QFOCUS QF1 is guided by precision flexures that are optimized using finite element analysis to ensure high stiffness and long device life.

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