New Scale Technologies - DART™ Smart Linear Actuator & Stage
- Precise: 0.5 µm resolution with absolute sensor
- High Push Force: 2N
- Low Power: 6 V DC, < 1 A
- Embedded: Closed-loop positioning
- Zero power Hold: With rigidity and no jitter
High-Force, High-Resolution Linear Motion in One Smart Actuator
The DART™ Smart Actuator offers precise, reliable motion control in a compact design. Engineered for seamless integration, it enhances positioning accuracy in miniaturized photonics, optical, and life science instruments while enabling smaller, smarter, and more efficient systems.
- Embedded control with zero-power hold and low power consumption
- Rigid, low-jitter design for consistent performance in demanding environments
- Modular stage options for scalable, complex motion configurations
- Built on New Scale’s proven SQUIGGLE® technology
10x Force, 4x Stroke, 30% Lower Cost for High Volume Applications
The DART Smart Actuator delivers exceptional motion performance while minimizing system size and complexity. Its integrated electronics eliminate the need for external drivers, reducing wiring, weight, and total power consumption.
This balance of power, precision, and compactness makes it ideal for embedded and space-constrained applications, offering:
- Longer travel range, up to 25mm
- Higher speeds, 10mm/second
- Modularity for greater design freedom
- Scalability, with capacity and cost suited to high-volume applications
Flexible Options for Faster Integration
Enhance performance and speed your development with DART Linear Stages. The optional precision stage adds stiffness and smooth, stable motion using a crossed-roller bearing slide that minimizes runout, pitch, roll, and yaw across the full 25 mm travel range—ideal for demanding alignment and positioning applications.
For rapid prototyping, DART Developer Kits include all required hardware, cables, and New Scale Pathway™ software for motion control, diagnostics, and scripting. Connect via USB and start testing in minutes with no external controller required.
Advancing Embedded Motion Control for Compact, High-Performance Systems
The DART™ Smart Actuator and Stage redefines what’s possible in embedded motion control, delivering precision without compromise for engineers building the next generation of miniaturized, high-performance systems.
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New Scale Technologies (NST)
Embedded Motion Modules Make Great Products Smaller
Founded in 2002, NST develops, licenses and manufactures standard and customized embedded motion modules that fit on your fingertips. These include rotary and linear smart stages that incorporate our patented and proprietary technologies: SQUIGGLE® and UTAF piezoelectric ultrasonic motors, position sensors, precision bearings, drive and control circuits, and microprocessors with closed-loop firmware that connect to New Scale Pathway® PC software.