- 5 and 15 mm Travel Range
- 0.05 µm Resolution
- Velocity to 2.5 mm/sec.
- Closed-Loop Servo Motor with Encoder Feedback
- Integrated Hall-Effect Limit Switches
Application Examples
Photonics packaging, fiber optic instrumentation, fiber alignment, metrology, quality control, test equipment, micro machining.
M-110 and M-111 are ultra-high resolution motorized micropositioning translation stages providing linear motion of 5 and 15 mm in an extremely compact package. They feature a precision leadscrew with sub-micron resolution and precision linear ball bearings guaranteeing < 0.5 µm straightness of travel.
Both stages provide a cost-effective solution for industrial and OEM applications. A closed-loop servo motor, or stepper motor, actuates motion via a backlash-compensated leadscrew / nut system and gearhead.
A high performance multi-axis translation stage combination with closed-loop multi-axis piezo nanopositioning stage is shown below:
To meet the most critical positioning demands the DC motor is equipped with a high resolution encoder featuring resolution of 0.007 µm per count. The combination of the extremely low stiction / friction construction and high resolution encoder allows for minimum incremental motion of 50 nanometers at speeds up to 2.5 mm/sec.
A similar miniature motorized stage with integrated linear encoder is shown here:
To protect your investment, non-contacting Hall-Effect limit switches are integrated. Each stage includes a 0.5 m cable with 15 pin D-sub connector and a 3 m extension cable. The connector features integrated line drivers for cable lengths up to 10 meters between actuator and controller.
M-110 and M-111 can be combined to XY and XYZ systems for multiaxis alignment applications. A variety of add-on Piezo-NanoAlignment units are available, too.

ORDERING INFORMATION
M-110.1DG Micro Translation Stage, 5 mm, Closed-Loop DC Motor
M-111.1DG Micro Translation Stage, 15 mm, Closed-Loop DC Motor
M-110.12S Micro Translation Stage, 5 mm, 2 Phase Stepper Motor
M-111.12S Micro Translation Stage, 15 mm, 2 Phase Stepper Motor
TECHNICAL DATA: | ||||
Models | M-110.1DG | M-111.1DG | Units | <link>Notes |
Travel range | 5 | 15 | mm | |
Design resolution | 0.007 | 0.007 | µm | A3 |
Min. incremental motion | 0.05 | 0.05 | µm | A4 |
Unidirectional repeatability | 0.1 | 0.1 | µm | |
Backlash | 2 | 2 | µm | |
Max. velocity | 1.5 | 2.5 | mm/sec | |
Max. normal load capacity | 10 | 10 | kg | |
Max. push/pull force | 10 | 10 | N | B2 |
Max. lateral force | 10 | 10 | N | |
Encoder resolution | 2048 | 2048 | counts/rev. | |
Drive screw pitch | 0.4 | 0.4 | mm/rev. | |
Gear ratio | 28.44444:1 | 28.44444:1 | ||
Nominal motor power | 0.6 | 2 | W | |
Motor voltage range | 0 to ±12 | 0 to ±12 | V | |
Weight | 0.3 | 0.4 | kg | |
Recommended motor controllers | C-842, C-844, C-860 | C-842, C-844, C-860 | D2 |
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