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1 Axis stages
Product_Picture Description Axis Travel_Range Z-STAGE
Compact Z direct-drive nanopositioner with high speed capabilities.Z 5 µm
10 µm
30 µm
50 µmHS1
High speed compact nanopositioner.
Can be combined with other stages to form 2 or even 3 axis nanopositioning systems.X 10 µm
30 µm
50 µm
70 µm
100 µmHS1H
High speed compact nanopositioner with a 33 mm central aperture. Ideal for optical microscopy applications.
Can be combined with other stages to form 2 or even 3 axis nanopositioning systems.X 10 µm
30 µm
50 µm
70 µm
100 µmTT1
One axis high-speed stage (Theta). The ideal tool for applications with optical beam steering.Θ 5 mrad
10 mradCX
One axis compact nanopositioner. Ideal for optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation and laser writing application.
Can be combined with a Y or Y-Z axis.X 100 µm
200 µmCZ
One axis compact nanopositioner. Ideal for applications such as optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation and laser writing application.
Can be combined with a X-Y axis.Z 100 µm
200 µmFOCHS.100
High speed piezotage with a tubular design dedicated to accurate positioning of microscope objective (with stability at the picometer level). Used with Z-stack, laser machining, autofocusing.
Can work together with an automated focus stabilisation device (e.g. CRISP from ASI Imaging).Z 100 µm FOC
Nanopositioner dedicated to accurate positioning of microscope objective (stability in the picometer level). Used with Z-stack, automated focus or automated thermal expansion compensation.
Exchangable brass mounting ring designed to fit in any objective.Z 100 µm
200 µm
300 µmFOC.500
Long travel range nanopositioner dedicated to accurate positioning of microscope objective (stability in the picometer level). Used with Z-stack, automated focus or automated thermal expansion compensation.
Exchangable brass mounting ring designed to fit in any objective.Z 500 µm LF1
Compact one axis piezostage with a 66mm square aperture. Recommended when low-footprint and an aperture are needed. Can be stacked.
Can be combined with a coarse positioning Microstage.X 100 µm
200 µm
300 µmZ-INSERT K-TYPE
Compact version of the Z-INSERT. With a low thickness and a large openning. Interesting to upgrade your setup with little constraints.
83,6 mm by 54 mm opening compatible with our rectangular sample holders.Z 100 µm
200 µm
300 µmZ-INSERT
Piezostage adapted for every standard 160mm x 110mm opening (K-type frame, used on most motorized stages provided by third party manufacturers. 128.5 mm by 86.5 mm opening compatible with every multi-well microplates with SBS Standard 127.5 x 85 mm footprint.
Z 100 µm
200 µm
300 µm
500 µmZ-INSERT-INC
Special version of the Z-INSERT with an embedded stage-top environmental chamber. The ideal design to create the proper environment for long-lasting live cell imaging.Z 100 µm
200 µm
300 µm
500 µmZ-INSERT NIKON
Special version of the Z-INSERT designed for the NIKON Ti XY motorized stage. With a low thickness and a large openning. Interesting to upgrade your setup with little constraints.
160 x 110 mm opening compatible with our K-Type sample holders.Z 100 µm
200 µm
300 µm
500 µmLTZ
Z stage with a 128.5 mm by 86.5 mm opening designed for any multi-well microplates with an SBS Standard 127.5 x 85 mm footprint.
Can be combined with a coarse positioning Microstage
Available in incubator version.Z 100 µm
200 µm
300 µm
500 µmSLR
Longest travel range piezostage (1500 microns) available in our product line. Exceptionally reliable thanks to a totally frictionless assembly.
Can be combined to form 2 or even 3 axis nanopositioning systems.
X 100 µm
200 µm
300 µm
500 µm
800 µm
1500 µm2 Axis stages
Product_Picture Description Axis Travel_Range HS2
Two axis ultra-a combinason of 2 HS1 nanopositioner. It is offered with 10, 30, 50, 70 or 100 µm range of motion along X, Y axis.
This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available).X-Y 10 µm
30 µm
50 µm
70 µm
100 µmLFHS2
Two axis ultra-high speed nanopositioner, with a large 66mmx66mm aperture.
Can be combined with an integrated Z axis (50µm travel range).
X-Y 30 µm
50 µm
75 µmLTHS2
Two axis high-speed stage with a very low profile (20mm), easy to integrate into inverted microscope, most of the time together with a coarse positioning stage.X-Y 30 µm
50 µm
75 µmC2
Two axis compact nanopositioner. Designed fo applications such as optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation and laser writing.
Can be combined with a Z axis.X-Y 100 µm
200 µmLFS2
Two axis nanopositioner with a 40 x 40 mm aperture.
Can be combined with a coarse positionning Microstage and a 20µm along Z axis.X-Y 100 µm LT2
Two axis stage with a very low profile (15.6mm) making it easy to integrate into inverted microscope.
Can be combined with a coarse positioning stage.X-Y 100 µm
200 µm
300 µmBIO2
Two axis ultra-low profile (15,5mm) nanopositioner designed to be integrated in inverted microscopes. Microscope slides can be accomodated inside its rectangular aperture.
Can be combined with a coarse positioning stage.X-Y 100 µm
200 µm
300 µmLF2
Compact, low-footprint two axis piezostage with a 66mm square aperture.
Can be also combined with an integrated Z axis (50µm travel range) and a coarse positioning Microstage.X-Y 100 µm
200 µm
300 µmMWP2.600
XY piezostage designed for fast scanning of large area (up to 600µm x 600µm). With its 128.5 mm by 86.5 mm opening designed for any multi-well microplates with an SBS Standard 127.5 x 85 mm footprint.
X-Y 600 µm TT2
Two axis high speed stage (Theta, Phi) with a range of motion of 5 or 10 mrad (for each axis).
Ideal tool for application with optical beam steering.Θ,Φ 5 mrad
10 mrad3 Axis stages
Product_Picture Description Axis Travel_Range LT3
Three axis low profile (20mm) stage (X, Y, Z). Easy to integrate into inverted microscope, most of the time together with a coarse positioning stage.X-Y-Z 100 µm
200 µm
300 µmBIO3
Three axis ultra-low profile nanopositioner designed to be integrated in any kind of inverted microscopes. Microscope slides can be accomodated inside its rectangular aperture.
Can be combined with a coarse positionning Microstage.X-Y-Z 100 µm
200 µm
300 µmLF3
Compact three axis piezostage with a 66mm square aperture.
Can be combined with a coarse positioning Microstage.X-Y-Z X-Y :
100 µm
200 µm
300 µm
Z :
50µmLFS3
Three axis nanopositioner, with a 40 x 40 mm aperture.X-Y-Z X-Y :
100 µm
Z :
20 µmLFHS3
Three axis ultra-hight speed nanopositioner with a large 66 x 66 mm aperture and resonant frequencies higher than 2kHz on both axis.
Can be combined with a coarse positionning Microstage.X-Y-Z X-Y :
30 µm
50 µm
75 µm
Z :
25 µm
50 µmLTHS3
Three axis low profile (20mm) high speed stage. Easy to integrate into inverted microscope, most of the time together with a coarse positioning Microstage.X-Y-Z X-Y :
30 µm
50 µm
75 µm
Z :
25 µm
50 µmC3
Three axis compact nanopositioner.
The ideal tool for applications such as optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation, laser writing application.X-Y-Z 100 µm
200 µmSPM3
Three axis ultra-high speed nanopositioner.
The Z portion of the SPM3 stage can have up to 50µm travel range and offers the highest speed capabilities available on the market (up to 12.5kHz resonnant frequency). Designed for demanding metrology applications such as Atomic Force Microscopy.
Can be combined with a coarse positioning Microstage.X-Y-Z X-Y :
30 µm
50 µm
75 µm
Z :
5 µm
10 µm
25 µm
50 µmSPM3LR
Three axis nanopositioner
The Z portion of the SPM3LR stage can have up to 50µm travel range and offers the highest speed capabilities available on the market (up to 12.5kHz resonnant frequency). Designed for demanding metrology applications such as Atomic Force Microscopy.X-Y-Z X-Y :
100 µm
200 µm
300 µm
Z :
5 µm
10 µm
25 µm
50 µmController
The Piezoconcept controller includes ultra low noise and highly linear electronics, closed-loop control (PID) leading to a movement free of positioning errors.
Our controller offers three different ways of control that can be used simultaneaously :- Voltage control : an analogue input (BNC) located on the front panel of the controller allows to control the position of the stage by using voltage. Different ranges are possible : (0-10V, -5V/+5V, or -10V/+10V)
- As an option, the USB interface allows to control the position of the stage by using a computer. The USB connector is located on the front panel of the 1-axis controller or on the back panel of the 2/3 axis controller. It comes with 4 TTL outputs ( that can be configured also as inputs)
- As an option, it is also possible to control the position manually by using a 10-turns potentiometer located on the front panel.
1 Axis Controller 2 Axis Controller 3 Axis Controller
Main characteristics of the USB interface :
- Four channels DAC : depending on the number of axis, one, two or three channels are used. Upon request, the remaining DAC(s) can be used to send a command voltage (through a BNC) to an external device.
- Four channels ADC : depending on the number of axis, one, two or three channels are used. Upon request, the remaining ADC(s) can be used to acquire a signal between 0 and 10V (through a BNC) from an external device.
- Four TTL outputs (through BNC). Upon request, those can be also configured as inputs
- Computer waveform generation and position data logging with internal memory for up to 65000 positions
Advanced scanning mode
Our USB interface offers full scanning functionnalities :
- SWIFT mode : 1D Line scan, 2D Image scan, 3D Volume scan
- FRAP mode : With this mode, you can get the system to scan over the area of a polygon. As an example, in Micromanager, you can draw regions of interest on an image. You can then control the piezostage through the MM device adapter.
- Arbitrary 3D laser writing mode : This mode is ideal to scribe a photoreactive material.
Our controller is supported by almost any softwares on the market :- Labview
- Micromanager
- C/C++
- NIS Element
- Visiview
- Metamorph
- Matlab
- Python
Compatible operating systems :
- Windows
- LINUX
- Mac OS X
- The MS2000 (can support only 1-axis stage)
- The Tiger Controller (can support any multi-axis stages)Manual stage
The manual Microstage we offer has been designed to be a very stable base for our nanopositioners. It offers 25mm travel along X and Y and it is proposed for any inverted microscopes (ZEISS, OLYMPUS, NIKON, LEICA). A blocking force of 20N has been implemented into this system so that it doesn't move at the nanometer level even if an high-speed piezostage oscillates on top of it. Standard Microstage are often not able to reach that performance (presence of oscillations or drifts).
Optional wings or an optional breadboard (with threaded M6 holes on a 25mm pattern or 1/4-20 holes on a 1 inch pattern) can be also provided.
Features : - Low profile
- Rectangular aperture (95 x 66 mm)
- 25 x 25 mm range of motion
Applications : - Coarse positioning of standard or hight speed nanopositioner
Piezostage compatibility :
The manual Microstage is compatible with following nanopositioners :1 Axis PiezoStage 2 Axis PiezoStage 3 Axis PiezoStage -> LT-Z -> BIO2 -> BIO3 -> LF1 -> LT2 -> LT3 -> LF2 -> LF3 -> LTHS2 -> LTHS3 -> LFHS2 -> LFHS3 -> SPM3
Download :
Technical Drawing
Manual-Micro-Stage dimensionsDownload
PDF -
564 KoPiezoConcept datasheet
Complet datasheet with the différents features, applications,Download
PDF -
164 Ko
Specifications :
Unit Manual Microstage Range of motion X,Y (mm) 25 Maximum load (Kg) 2 Graduation (µm) 10 Vernier scale graduation (µm) 1 Material Al
Manual Z-Adjust
We offer two types of manual Z-Adjusters (13mm) compatible with our piezostages which have a square (66x66mm) or rectangular (83x54 mm) opening.
These adjusters were created to be as adaptable as possible while remaining stiff with a +35mm to -45mm mechanical adjustment of the sample holder .
If you are looking for a more compact design you can opt for a side-mounted Actuator (see technical drawings).
Square Manual Z-Adjust
Directly fits on LT2 / LT3 / LF1 / LF2 / LF3 / LFHS2 / LFHS3
Compatible with re-entrant Square Sample Holder :
- CoverSlip
- Petri-Dish (35mm)
- Lab-Tek Chambered coverglass
Technical Drawing
Rectangular Manual Z-Adjust
Directly fits on BIO2 / BIO3 / LTHS2
Compatible with re-entrant Rectangular Sample Holder :
- Slide (75x25mm)
- CoverSlip
- Petri-Dish (35mm)
Technical Drawing
Hybrid systems
Piezoconcept can provide fully integrated positioning system for use with inverted optical microscopes (ZEISS, OLYMPUS, NIKON, LEICA). Easy to operate and affordable, our hybrid system combines a manual micrometer driven, two axis, linear motion stage with high resolution, long range nanopositioners ultra-low profile, with either standard or ultra-high speed.
A stable blocking force into each axis of the coarse positioning stage provides a secure base for precision nanopositioning. The nanopositioning systems built into have the lowest profiles available and provide sub-nanometer resolution under closed loop control
Hybrid Systems
(combine a 25x25mm Manual MicroStage with a 1, 2 or 3 axis PiezoStage)1 Axis PiezoStages 2 Axis PiezoStages 3 Axis PiezoStages Picture PiezoStage Picture PiezoStage Picture PiezoStage LT-Z
Range Z :
- 100 µm
- 200 µm
- 300 µm
- 500 µm
Velocity : S*
Aperture :
128,5 x 86,5 mm
"Well-Plate Sized"BIO2
Range X, Y :
- 100 µm
- 200 µm
- 300 µm
Velocity : S*
Aperture :
54 x 83,6 mmBIO3
Range X, Y, Z :
- 100 µm
- 200 µm
- 300 µm
Velocity : S*
Aperture :
54 x 83,6 mmLT2
Range X, Y :
- 100 µm
- 200 µm
- 300 µm
Velocity : S*
Aperture :
66 x 66 mmLT3
Range X, Y, Z :
- 100 µm
- 200 µm
- 300 µm
Velocity : S*
Aperture :
66 x 66 mmLF1
Range X :
- 100 µm
- 200 µm
- 300 µm
Velocity : S*
Aperture :
66 x 66 mmLF2
Range X, Y :
- 100 µm
- 200 µm
- 300 µm
Velocity : S*
Aperture :
66 x 66 mmLF3
Range X, Y :
- 100 µm
- 200 µm
- 300 µm
Velocity : S*
Range Z :
- 50 µm
Velocity : HS*
Aperture :
66 x 66 mmLTHS2
Range X, Y :
- 75 µm
Velocity : HS*
Aperture :
54 x 83,6 mmLTHS3
Range X, Y :
- 75 µm
Range Z :
- 50 µm
Velocity : HS*
Aperture :
54 x 83,6 mmLFHS2
Range X, Y :
- 75 µm
Velocity : HS*
Aperture :
66 x 66 mmLFHS3
Range X, Y :
- 75 µm
Range Z :
- 50 µm
velocity : HS*
Aperture :
66 x 66 mmSPM3
Range X, Y :
- 75 µm
Range Z :
- 5 µm
- 10 µm
- 25 µm
- 50 µm
velocity : HS*
* Velocity : S = Standard / HS = High Speed
Features - Low profile
- Standard or Ultra-High speed
- 25 x 25 mm range of motion
- Up to 300µm XYZ travel (piezostage)
Applications - Super Resolution microscopy
- Nanolithography
- Particle tracking
- Confocal microscopy
- Atomic Force Microscopy
Optional Product Breadboard :
- Metric (M6, 25mm spacing)
- or Imperial (1/4" - 20, 1" spacing)Sample holders 13mm manual Z-Adjusters for our piezostages with square (66x66mm) and rectangular (83x54 mm) opening. Customized products & OEM
At very low extra cost, we can customize most of our products to give the best solution for your application.
For example, it is possible to change the range of motion of one or more axis and/or change dimensions of the central aperture. Indeed, we can provide nanopositioning stage with 10 to 500 microns range of motion on X, Y, Z. For the central aperture, all dimensions (up to 160X110mm) are possible
To start with, we will ask information regarding your exact requirements such as :
– Number of axis
– Travel range on each axis
– Size of the aperture
– Space restriction
– Speed requirement (type of signal, frequency)
– Mass of the sample to be moved
– Environment (vacuum, humidity, temperature, magnetic field, etc, )
– USB interface or analogue controller needed (OEM electronics are also available)
In a second step, based on this information, we will design your system by using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) method in order to find the best compromise to match your needs.
Finally, we will send you the specifications of the customized product, an image and a drawing.
For large quantity OEM, we generally send a prototype stage in order to validate the design which we offer.
EXAMPLE OF OEM CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS
Z-axis stage inserts
- Up to 500μm ranges of motion
- Customized dimensions and mounting (insert are possible)
- Custom aperture sizes
- Higher resolution and lower cost than competition
- Custom sample holders
Objective lens nanopositioners
- Higher ranges of motion
- FEA designed to produce exceptionally low off-axis error
Long range, multi-axis nanopositioners for microscopy
- Ranges of motion up to 500μm
- Super large aperture (105mmX105mm possible)
- High resolution
- Low height stages for convenient sample placement
- Customized dimensions and mounting hole
If you have any questions for us about custom products please contact us.
Accessories
Product Description Square Sample holders
Square sample holders are compatible with our Piezoconcept PiezoStages which have a 66 x 66 mm aperture.
-> MoreRectangular Sample holders
Rectangular sample holders are compatible with our Piezoconcept PiezoStages which have a 54 x 83,6 mm aperture.
-> MoreLight Sample holders
Light sample holders are compatible with the LTHS3 PiezoStage.
-> MoreWell-plate Sized Sample holders
Well-Plate Sized sample holders are compatible with the Piezoconcept PiezoStages which have a 128,5 x 86,5mm aperture.
-> MoreK-Type Sample holders
The K-Type sample holder is compatible with Stages which have a 160 x 110 mm aperture.
-> MoreAdapters
Adapters are compatible with Sample holders designed for 75 mm long microscope slide.
-> MoreManual Z-Adjust
13mm manual Z-Adjusters are directly mountable on our piezostages with square (66x66mm) and rectangular (83x54 mm) opening.
These adjusters were designed to be the most adaptable while remaining as stiff as possible with a +35mm to -45mm mecanical adjustment of the rectangular sample holder.
-> MoreAdapter Plates
Different adapter plates are available for mounting PiezoConcept PiezoStages on specific systems.
-> MoreBrackets
Different brackets are available for specific systems.
-> MoreExtension Rings
12 mm extension ring. This device is designed for example to extend your microscope lens without FOC piezostage.
Size available : RMS / M25 / M26 / M27 / M32
Available on request.Extension Cables
2 meter extension cable which can be used for extending your piezostage cables.
Available on request.