New Scale Technologies - M3-LS-3.4-15 linear smart stage and developer’s kit

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All-in-one microstage - no separate controller
- Direct high-level command interface (I²C or SPI)
- USB adapter enables direct connection to PC
Small: < 32x32x11 mm including controller
Absolute encoding: high repeatability, no homing
Low power: 6 VDC, ~5 W (only when moving)
- For integration into battery powered devices
Long stroke: 15 mm
High force: 1 N (~100g load vertical, ~200g horizontal)
High stiffness with crossed roller bearing design

Manufactured By: New Scale Technologies (NST)

Absolute positioning, quiet operation

The M3-LS-3.4-15 is a direct-drive precision piezoelectric micro stage with embedded controller, designed for integration into compact instruments. With long travel and 100 gram vertical load capacity, it has 0.5 μm resolution for precise, repeatable positioning of optics, probes, sensors and more.

Absolute encoding means there is no need to home the stage on power-up, eliminating errors and disruptions in processes and experiments. It has high stiffness with no gears or backlash.

With quiet operation and no high voltage, M3-LS Smart Stages are superior to piezo inertia (stick-slip) stages especially for near patient instruments and wearable devices.

Embedded controller means “all-in-one” simplicity for smallest size, fastest integration

All drive electronics are integrated right into the stage housing to give product designers the smallest system size and fastest, easiest integration into miniature OEM systems.

The M3-LS-3.4-15 Smart Stage accepts simple high-level motion commands directly via standard serial interface (I²C or SPI) or via USB with adapter. Control multiple stages from one New Scale Pathway™ software screen. Or use the intuitive script generator to create command sequences for automated operation.

Precision motion in battery-powered systems

The M3-LS-3.4-15 Linear Smart Stage can be powered by standard batteries or any low-cost DC supply. The internal SQUIGGLE^® motor holds position with no power. The embedded controller’s sleep mode further reduces power consumption.

Refer to "Datasheets & Downloads" for more specifications.

APPLICATIONS

Hand-held and battery-powered instruments
Biomedical devices
Miniature/embedded microscopes
Spectroscopy
Precision opto-mechanical alignment
Micro manipulation

M3-LS-3.4-15 Specifications
Description	Longer travel, higher load capacity Linear Smart Stage: micro positioning stage with built-in controller
Travel Range (Stroke)	15 mm
Dimensions	32 x 32 x 11 mm including controller
Mass of Smart Stage (including controller)	30 grams including controller 36 grams (+ cable + connector)
Max Moving Mass (vertical) (note 2)	100 grams
Max Moving Mass (sideways and horizontal) (note 2)	200 grams
Force (operating)	1 N
Speed (at operating force)	> 4 mm/s
Duty Cycle	50% max recommended
Resolution	0.5 μm with absolute encoding
Bi-directional Repeatability	< 5 μm
Accuracy	< 20 μm
Input Power (note 4)	6 VDC +/- 5% 5 W typical at 4 mm/s, 1 N load, closed-loop < 0.2 W quiescent
Static Parallelism	< 30 μm
Run-out	< 10 μm
Pitch and Yaw	< 1 mrad
Absolute Max Load	10 N
Linear Slide Features	Crossed roller bearings with high stiffness
Relative Humidity	< 70%
Operating Temperature (note 5)	+5 °C to +40 °C
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to +85 °C
Lifetime	-
Compliance	CE / RoHS
Controller	Embedded
Control Interface	Directly via I²C or SPI serial interface Indirectly via USB adapter to PC

Note 1: For the M3-LS-U2-8 smart stage, moving mass of the stage carriage without payload is ~6 grams

Note 2: Higher moving mass is possible but affects performance and lifetime

Note 3: For the M3-LS-U2-8 smart stage, torque due to gravity of the payload calculated from center point (see the coordinates in the data sheet PDF) on the carriage is recommended to be within 1.5 Nmm. Also recommend center of gravity of the payload above the carriage surface to be <=15 mm.

Note 4: Power depends on input voltage, speed and load

Note 5: Speed and force reduced at lower temperatures within the range

Note 6: Tested horizontally, with 20 grams load offset 8.75 mm at reverse position

Note 7: Corresponds to 10 million moves with an average random move of 120 µm. Lifetime depends on the application and use case. Please consult the factory to discuss your specific system design.

Note 8: A <50% duty cycle is recommended for operating at room temperature (25 °C or below) and mounting the stage on a surface with a good thermal conduction path to dissipate heat. Please consult NST for when operating at higher ambient temperatures.

New Scale Technologies M3-LS-3_4-15 linear smart stage and developers kit datasheet.pdf

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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.

Our M3 micro mechatronic modules require only battery power and high-level digital commands to produce sub-micrometer precision movements. M3 smart stages are easy for customers to integrate into wearable, handheld, portable and battery-powered products to move very small optics, produce haptic feedback, and miniaturize complex instruments. For example, we use our M3 stages to create our multi-probe manipulator (MPM) system for electrophysiology.

New Scale Technologies uses ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management systems.