Products

1 Axis stages

Product_Picture	Description	Axis	Travel_Range
	Z-STAGE The Z-stage is a compact Z direct-drive nanopositioner which has high speed capabilities. It can be combined with a 2 axis nanopositioner which has a 66x66 mm aperture (LT2/LFHS2) or with an assembly of 2 compact HS1H. The Z-STAGE can be offered with either 5, 10, 25 or 50µm range of motion. This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available).	Z	5 µm 10 µm 25 µm 50 µm
	HS1 The HS1 is a compact nanopositioner which can be combined to form 2 or even 3 axis nanopositioning systems. This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available).	X	10 µm 30 µm 50 µm 70 µm 100 µm
	HS1H The HS1H is a compact nanopositioner which can be combined to form 2 or even 3 axis nanopositioning systems. It is offered with a central aperture of 33 mm, making it ideal for optical microscopy applications. This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available	X	30 µm 50 µm 70 µm
	TT1.5 The TT 1.5 is a 1 axis stage (Theta) with a range of motion of 5 mrad. The TT1.5 is the ideal tool for applications where an optical beam steering is necessary. This makes this high-speed stage a best-seller for applications such as : particle tracking, optical tweezer, beam stabilization and scanning microscopy. This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available). When used with the high Power controller, high speed scan at 500Hz and step response time smaller than 2ms are possible.	Θ	5 mrad
	C-X.100 The C-X.100 is a 1 axis compact nanopositioner, offering 100 μm motion along X. Its compact design makes it the ideal tool for applications such as : optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation and laser writing application. It can be also proposed with a Y or Y-Z axis if required (see the 2 axis model C2.100 and 3 axis model C3.100).	X	100 µm
	C-Z.100 The C-Z.100 is a 1-axis compact nanopositioner, offering 100 μm motion along Z. Its compact design makes it the ideal tool for applications such as : optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation and laser writing application. It can be also proposed with a X-Y axis if required (see the 3 axis model C3.100).	Z	100 µm
	FOCHS.100 The FOCHS.100 is a tubular design piezotage dedicated to microscope objective high speed nanopositioning. It is offered with 100 microns of travel. The FOCHS.100 is used in a wide range of applications : Z-stack, laser machining, autofocusing. It can work also together with automated focus stabilisation devices (for example, CRISP from ASI Imaging). It is made from aluminium, steel and brass. It is equipped with sensor offering stability in the picometer level.	Z	100 µm
	FOC The FOC are nanopositioners dedicated to microscope objective accurate positioning. It is used in a wide range of applications : Z-stack, automated focus or together with automated thermal expansion compensation. It is made from aluminium and brass, and is equipped with sensor offering stability in the picometer level. The brass mounting ring can be easily exchanged so that any objective can be used with the FOC nanopositioner.	Z	100 µm 200 µm 300 µm
	LF1 The LF1 is a compact 1 axis piezostage with a 66mm square aperture and with a travel range of 100μm, 200µm or 300µm for each axis. It is recommended when a low-footprint and an aperture are needed. It can be also stacked (see the 2 axis model LF2), and proposed with an integrated Z axis (50µm travel range) if required (see the 3 axis model LF3). This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).	X	100 µm 200 µm 300 µm
	Z-INSERT The beauty of the Z-INSERT is that it fits directly any standard 160mm x 110mm opening (K-type frame) which is used on most motorized stages provided by third party manufacturers. It provides a 128.5 mm by 86.5 mm opening that accepts directly any multi-well microplates with an SBS Standard 127.5 x 85 mm (5" x 3 1/3”) footprint, for example, the 96 well microplate. As an option, sample holders for microscope slides and Petri dishes can be provided.	Z	100 µm 200 µm 300 µm 500 µm
	Z-INSERT-INC The Z-INSERT-INC is a special version of the Z-Insert with an embedded stage-top environmental chamber. It has the ideal design to create the proper environment for long-lasting live cell imaging.	Z	100 µm 200 µm 300 µm 500 µm
	LT-Z The LT-Z is a Z stage offering range up to 500 µm. It provides a 128.5 mm by 86.5 mm opening that accepts directly any multi-well microplates with an SBS Standard 127.5 x 85 mm (5" x 3 1/3”) footprint, for example, the 96 well microplate. This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System). On request, the LT-Z can be offered in incubator versions.	Z	100 µm 200 µm 300 µm 500 µm
	SLR The SLR1500 is the longest travel range (1500 microns) piezostage that we offer in our product line. In comparison to other system available on the market, this stage is exceptionally reliable due to a totally frictionless assembly. It can be combined to form 2 or even 3 axis nanopositioning systems.	X	300 µm 1500 µm

2 Axis stages

Product_Picture	Description	Axis	Travel_Range
	LFHS2 The LFHS2 is a 2 axis ultra-high speed nanopositioner, offering a motion range of 75µm along X and Y, a large 66mmx66mm aperture and a resonant frequencies higher than 2kHz on both axis. It can be also proposed with an integrated Z axis (50µm travel range) if required (see the 3 axis model LFHS3). This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid Systems). This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available). When used with the high Power controller, high speed scans and step response time smaller than 1.5 ms are possible.	X-Y	75 µm
	LTHS2 The LTHS2 is a 2 axis stage with a motion range of 75µm along X and Y. Because of its very low profile (20mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope, most of the time together with a coarse positioning stage (See our Hybrid Systems). This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available). When used with the high Power controller, high speed scans and step response time smaller than 2ms are possible. If a low footprint is not required, the LFHS2 can be an interesting altenative solutions.	X-Y	75 µm
	C2.100 The C2.100 is a 2 axis compact nanopositioner, offering 100 μm motion along X, Y. Its compact design makes it the ideal tool for applications such as : optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation and laser writing application. It can be also proposed with a Z axis if required (see the 3 axis model C3.100).	X-Y	100 µm
	LT2 The LT 2 is a 2 axis stage (X, Y) with a travel range of 100μm, 200µm or 300µm for each axis. Because of its very low profile (15,5mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope and can be proposed with a coarse positioning stage (See our Hybrid System).	X-Y	100 µm 200 µm 300 µm
	BIO2 The BIO2 is a 2 axis ultra-low profile nanopositioner designed to be integrated in any kind of inverted microscopes. Microscope slides can be accomodated inside its rectangular aperture. Because of its very low profile (15,5mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope and can be proposed with a coarse positioning stage (See our Hybrid System).	X-Y	100 µm 200 µm 300 µm
	LF2 The LF2 is a compact 2 axis piezostage with a 66mm square aperture and with a travel range of 100μm, 200µm or 300µm for each axis. It is recommended when a low-footprint and an aperture are needed. It can be also proposed with an integrated Z axis (50µm travel range) if required (see the 3 axis model LF3). This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).	X-Y	100 µm 200 µm 300 µm
	TT2.5 The TT2.5 is a 2 axis stage (Theta, Phi) with a range of motion of 5 mrad (for each axis). The TT2.5 is the ideal tool for application where an optical beam steering is necessary. This makes this high-speed stage a best-seller for application such as : particle tracking, optical tweezer, beam stabilization and scanning microscopy. This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available).	Θ,Φ	5 mrad

3 Axis stages

Product_Picture	Description	Axis	Travel_Range
	LT3 The LT3 is a 3 axis stage (X, Y, Z) with a motion range of 100μm, 200µm or 300µm for each axis. Because of its very low profile (20mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope, most of the time together with a coarse positioning stage (See our Hybrid System).	X-Y-Z	100 µm 200 µm 300 µm
	BIO3 The BIO3 is a 3 axis ultra-low profile nanopositioner designed to be integrated in any kind of inverted microscopes. Microscope slides can be accomodated inside its rectangular aperture. This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positionning Microstage (See our Hybrid System) Because of its very low profile (15,5mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope and can be proposed with a coarse positioning stage (See our Hybrid System).	X-Y-Z	100 µm 200 µm 300 µm
	LF3 The LF3 is a compact 3 axis piezostage with a 66mm square aperture and with a travel range of 100μm, 200µm or 300µm for X, Y axis, travel range of 50µm for Z axis. It is recommended when a low-footprint and an aperture are needed. This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).	X-Y-Z	X-Y : 100 µm 200 µm 300 µm Z : 50µm
	LFHS3 The LFHS3 is a 3 axis ultra-hight speed nanopositioner, offering75µm motion along X and Y, 50 µm travel along Z, a large 66 x 66 mm aperture and resonant frequencies higher than 2kHz on both axis. This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positionning Microstage (See our Hybrid System). This nanopositioner is part of our hight-speed product line (Hight power controller available). Hight speed scans and step response time smaller than 2 ms are consequently possible.	X-Y-Z	X-Y : 75 µm Z : 50 µm
	LTHS3 The LTHS3 is a 3 axis stage (X, Y, Z) with a motion range of 75µm along X and Y and 50µm along Z. Because of its very low profile (20mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope, most of the time together with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System). This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available). When used with the high Power controller, high speed scans and step response time smaller than 2ms are possible. If a low footprint is not required, the LFHS3 can be an interesting altenative solutions.	X-Y-Z	X-Y : 75 µm Z : 50µm
	C3.100 The C3.100 is a 3 axis compact nanopositioner, offering either 100 μm motion along X, Y and Z. Its compact design makes it the ideal tool for applications such as : optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation, laser writing application.	X-Y-Z	100 µm
	CUBE3 The CUBE3 is a 3 axis compact nanopositioner, offering either 100 or 200 μm motion along X, Y and Z. Its compact design makes it the ideal tool for applications such as : optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation, laser writing application.	X-Y-Z	100 µm 200 µm
	SPM3 The SPM3 stage is a 3 axis ultra-high speed nanopositioner, offering a travel range of 75µm along X and Y with resonant frequencies higher than 2kHz on both axis. The Z portion of the SPM3 stage can have up to 50µm travel range and offers the highest speed capabilities available on the market since it can have up to 12.5kHz resonnant frequency. Indeed, when used with the high power controller, the step response time of the Z axis of the SPM3.5 can be smaller than a millisecond. Hence, the SPM stage is designed for demanding metrology applications such as Atomic Force Microscopy. This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).	X-Y-Z	X-Y : 75 µm Z : 5 µm 10 µm 25 µm 50 µm
	SPM3LR The SPM3LR stage is a 3axis nanopositioner, offering a travel range of 100µm, 200µm or 300µm along X and Y. The Z portion of the SPM3LR stage can have up to 50µm travel range and offers the highest speed capabilities available on the market since it can have up to 12.5kHz resonnant frequency. The step response time of the Z axis of the SPM3LR.xxx.05 can be smaller than a millisecond. Hence, the SPM3LR stage is designed for demanding metrology applications such as Atomic Force Microscopy. This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).	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. This option comes as standard on the 1-axis controller.

		1 Axis Controller
		2 Axis Controller
		3 Axis Controller

Advanced scanning mode 

• Labview
• Micromanager
• C/C++ (DLL are provided)
• 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.

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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 - 87 Ko PiezoConcept datasheet Complet datasheet with the différents features, applications, Download PDF - 87 Ko

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Specifications :

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 Bread Board : - Metric (M6, 25mm spacing) - or Imperial (1/4" - 20, 1" spacing) Sample holders

Download Technical Drawing Manual-Micro-Stage and optional bread board 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 We offer a large number of sample holders compatible with our piezostages. The Square sample holders are compatible with the Piezoconcept PiezoStages having a 66 x 66 mm aperture. -> More
	Rectangular Sample holders We offer a large number of sample holders compatible with our piezostages. The Rectangular sample holders are compatible with the Piezoconcept PiezoStages having a 54 x 83,6 mm aperture. -> More
	Well-plat Sized Sample holders We offer a large number of sample holders compatible with our piezostages. The Well-Plate Sized sample holders are compatible with the Piezoconcept PiezoStages having a 128,5 x 86,5mm aperture. -> More
	Adapter Plates We offer différents adapter plates for mount PiezoConcept PiezoStages on specific systems. -> More
	Angle Brackets We offer différents Angle brackets for specific systems. -> More
	Extension Rings 12 mm extension ring for extend your microscope objectifs without FOC piezostage, or for another thing. Size available : RMS / M25 / M26 / M27 / M32 Don't hesitate to request us them.
	Extension Cables 2 meter extension cable for extend your piezostage cables or another application. Don't hesitate to request us them.