Products

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 µm
	HS1 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 µm
	HS1H 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 µm
	TT1 One axis high-speed stage (Theta). The ideal tool for applications with optical beam steering.	Θ	5 mrad 10 mrad
	CX 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 µm
	CZ 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 µm
	FOCHS.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 µm
	FOC.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 µm
	Z-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 µm
	Z-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 µm
	Z-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 µm
	Z-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 µm
	LTZ 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 µm
	SLR 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 µm

2 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 µm
	LFHS2 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 µm
	LTHS2 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 µm
	C2 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 µm
	LFS2 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 µm
	BIO2 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 µm
	LF2 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 µm
	MWP2.600 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 mrad

3 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 µm
	BIO3 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 µm
	LF3 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 : 50µm
	LFS3 Three axis nanopositioner, with a 40 x 40 mm aperture.	X-Y-Z	X-Y : 100 µm Z : 20 µm
	LFHS3 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 µm
	LTHS3 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 µm
	C3 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 µm
	SPM3 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 µm
	SPM3LR 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 µm

Controller

• 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

Advanced scanning mode 

• Labview
• Micromanager
• C/C++
• NIS Element
• Visiview
• Metamorph
• Matlab
• Python

Compatible operating systems : 

• Windows
• LINUX
• Mac OS X

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 dimensions Download PDF - 564 Ko PiezoConcept datasheet Complet datasheet with the différents features, applications, Download PDF - 164 Ko

Specifications :

Manual Z-Adjust

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 mm		BIO3 Range X, Y, Z : - 100 µm - 200 µm - 300 µm Velocity : S* Aperture : 54 x 83,6 mm
			LT2 Range X, Y : - 100 µm - 200 µm - 300 µm Velocity : S* Aperture : 66 x 66 mm		LT3 Range X, Y, Z : - 100 µm - 200 µm - 300 µm Velocity : S* Aperture : 66 x 66 mm
	LF1 Range X : - 100 µm - 200 µm - 300 µm Velocity : S* Aperture : 66 x 66 mm		LF2 Range X, Y : - 100 µm - 200 µm - 300 µm Velocity : S* Aperture : 66 x 66 mm		LF3 Range X, Y : - 100 µm - 200 µm - 300 µm Velocity : S* Range Z : - 50 µm Velocity : HS* Aperture : 66 x 66 mm
			LTHS2 Range X, Y : - 75 µm Velocity : HS* Aperture : 54 x 83,6 mm		LTHS3 Range X, Y : - 75 µm Range Z : - 50 µm Velocity : HS* Aperture : 54 x 83,6 mm
			LFHS2 Range X, Y : - 75 µm Velocity : HS* Aperture : 66 x 66 mm		LFHS3 Range X, Y : - 75 µm Range Z : - 50 µm velocity : HS* Aperture : 66 x 66 mm
					SPM3 Range X, Y : - 75 µm Range Z : - 5 µm - 10 µm - 25 µm - 50 µm velocity : HS*

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.

Download Technical Drawing Manual-Micro-Stage and optional breadboard dimensions Download PDF - 87 Ko PiezoConcept datasheet Complet datasheet with the différents features, applications, Download PDF - 87 Ko

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. -> More
	Rectangular Sample holders Rectangular sample holders are compatible with our Piezoconcept PiezoStages which have a 54 x 83,6 mm aperture. -> More
	Light Sample holders Light sample holders are compatible with the LTHS3 PiezoStage. -> More
	Well-plate Sized Sample holders Well-Plate Sized sample holders are compatible with the Piezoconcept PiezoStages which have a 128,5 x 86,5mm aperture. -> More
	K-Type Sample holders The K-Type sample holder is compatible with Stages which have a 160 x 110 mm aperture. -> More
	Adapters Adapters are compatible with Sample holders designed for 75 mm long microscope slide. -> More
	Manual 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. -> More
	Adapter Plates Different adapter plates are available for mounting PiezoConcept PiezoStages on specific systems. -> More
	Brackets Different brackets are available for specific systems. -> More
	Extension 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.