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Cryogenic Piezo Stages

Piezoelectric motion units engineered for operation down to 10 mK dilution cryostats. Compatible with HV, UHV, and ultra-low-temperature environments.

"Linear" Series

"Linear" Series

Linear16 · Linear25 · Linear35

X & Z direction linear motion units. Compact, robust, stack-compatible for multi-axis configurations in cryostats.

"Rotator" Series

"Rotator" Series

Rotator16 · Rotator25 · Rotator35

360° rotary motion units. Ideal for sample rotation and polarization-dependent measurements at cryogenic temperatures.

"Goniometer" Series

"Goniometer" Series

Goniometer25/35 theta & phi

Tilt motion units for precise angular positioning. Available in theta and phi configurations for full spherical access.

"LS-Linear" Series

"LS-Linear" Series

LS-Linear 30 · 50 · 75 · 100 · 200

Long-stroke linear motion from 30 mm to 200 mm travel. Perfect for sample scanning or large displacement tasks inside cryostats.

"Scanner" Series

"Scanner" Series

Scanner16/25/35 xy & z

Piezo stack driven, friction-free scanners for precise nanometer-scale scanning in STM, AFM, and near-field microscopy applications.

New 2025
"Closed-Loop Scanners" — Ultra

"Closed-Loop Scanners" — Ultra

Scanner25/35 Ultra HV · UHV · ULT

Closed-loop scanners with sub-nm capacitive displacement sensors. Actively compensates thermal drift and piezoelectric creep.

Motion Controllers

MC-Newton & MC-Archimedes Series

Dedicated controllers for cryogenic positioners and closed-loop scanners. Full LabVIEW support with USB and RS232 communication. The new MC-ArchimedesLT.03.Ultra adds EtherCAT/EtherNET connectivity and 50 kS/s multi-channel sampling for synchronous closed-loop control.

  • MC-NewtonLT.01 & .06 — Positioner controller for linear/rotary/goniometer stages
  • MC-ArchimedesLT.03 — Scanner controller, SPI communication
  • MC-ArchimedesLT.03.Ultra (2025) — Sub-nm closed-loop, EtherCAT/USB 3.0, 50 kS/s

50 kS/s

Sampling Rate

MC-ArchimedesLT.03.Ultra

USB · RS232 · EtherCAT

Interfaces

Controller dependent

Multi-ch

Channels

Synchronous control

Sub-nm

Resolution

Closed-loop Ultra series

Zolix Instruments

Ambient Piezo Stages & Nanopositioners

Piezoelectric motion units engineered for room-temperature operation. Compatible with standard laboratory air, high vacuum (HV), ultra-high vacuum (UHV), and non-magnetic environments.

Lab & Indus Motor Stages

Lab & Indus Motor Stages

LS35 · LS65 · LS105 · RS35/65

Stick-slip piezo motor linear, rotary, and goniometer stages. Closed-loop optical encoder feedback offers standard (2 nm) and advanced (0.5 nm) options.

Carrier Scanners & FreeXD

Carrier Scanners & FreeXD

Carrier.OB · Carrier.S · Carrier.SL

Sub-nanometer closed-loop scanners with capacitive displacement sensors. Designed for high-speed laser scanning, AFM, and optical microscope sample stages.

AutoScrew Piezo Actuators

AutoScrew Piezo Actuators

AutoScrew12 · Fast Tip/Tilt Deflectors

Piezo motor driven adjustment screws and mirror deflection mounts. Automatically automates manual kinematic mirror mounts for active drift compensation.

Automated Accuracy

Advanced Grade Nano-Precision

The Zolix room-temperature positioning system operates across standard environments to ultra-high vacuum (2 × 10⁻¹¹ mbar) and is completely non-magnetic. Capable of supporting heavy sample loads with sub-nanometer stability.

0.5 nm adv.

Sensor resolution

Standard 2 nm accuracy

2e-11 mbar

UHV compatibility

Non-magnetic options

Up to 200 mm

Travel range

Long-stroke Indus series

1 to 6-DOF

Multifields®

Stackable positioning

Motorized Solutions

Motorized Stages & Motion Control

Precision automated positioning solutions. Explore our comprehensive catalog of motorized linear, vertical, and rotation stages alongside advanced multi-axis controllers.

Automated Positioning

Motorized Linear Stages (KSA & KSP)

Engineered with high-precision ball screw drives and microstepping motors to achieve sub-micron repeatability. Adaptable for multi-axis configurations (XY, XZ, XYZ) using standardized modular mounts.

KSA Series

High precision linear translation, up to 35 kg load, custom travel options

TSA Series

Scissor-drive motorized lab jacks for vertical lifts up to 100mm

Precisometer Motorized Linear Stages

Linear Motorized Stages

  • KSA Series — high precision ball screw linear stages
  • KSP Series — slim profile, space-critical applications
  • Modular XY and XYZ stack adapters
  • Micro-stepping and optical encoder options
  • Travel ranges from 50 mm up to 400 mm

Vertical Elevation Stages

  • TSA Series — wedge and scissor lab jacks
  • High vertical load capacity up to 25 kg
  • Extremely stable vertical cross-roller guiding
  • Integrated upper and lower limit switches
  • Wobble-free vertical lift up to 100 mm

Motorized Rotation Stages

  • RAK Series — continuous 360° rotation stages
  • RAP Series — high-aperture motorized rotators
  • Worm gear drive mechanism for zero backlash
  • Clear degree scale markings on the dial
  • Center apertures up to Ø80 mm

Multi-Axis Controllers

  • SC300 Series — 2-axis & 4-axis stepper controllers
  • MC600 Series — up to 6-axis closed-loop control
  • Python, C/C++ SDK libraries included
  • LabVIEW virtual instruments (VIs) support
  • Ethernet/USB plug-and-play interfaces
Manual Positioning · Sub-Micron Precision

Manual Stages & Positioners

The complete Zolix manual stage catalog — NFP ultra-high precision crossed-roller linear stages (≤1 µm sensitivity), SK/AK stainless & aluminum series, long-travel AD rack-and-pinion rails, vertical positioners, rotation stages, goniometers, and pre-assembled multi-axis stacks up to 6-DOF.

NFP — ≤1 µm (crossed-roller, stainless)SK / AK — ≤2 µm (stainless & aluminum)Rotation: SKR / AKR — 0.68 arc-minGoniometers: MGON / AKG / TSMGAAK Combined — up to 6 axes
Explore Manual Stages (Full Catalog)

≤ 1 µm

NFP Sensitivity

360°

Rotation Range

6-Axis

AAK Combined

240 mm

MJ Jack Stroke

Fiber Coupling · Waveguide Alignment · Optoelectronics

Fiber Alignment & Coupling Stages

The complete Zolix fiber optic positioning range — UFP high-sensitivity manual stages (≤0.5 µm, 1–6 axis), NXP parallel flexure platforms (no bearings, 1 nm piezo option, >130 Hz resonance), NFP ultra-high precision stainless stages (SUS304, ≤1 µm, 3–6 axis), and the full APFP dovetail accessory ecosystem.

UFP1A/B/C — Single-axis, ≤0.5 µmUFP3C / 5C / 6C — 3–6 axis couplingNXP-6 — Parallel flexure, 6-DOF, 1 nmNFP-3561 / 5561 / 6561 — SUS304, ≤1 µm
Explore Fiber Alignment Stages (Full Catalog)

≤ 0.5 µm

Linear Sensitivity

1 nm

Piezo Resolution

6-Axis

Max DOF

> 130 Hz

Flexure Resonance

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