XYZ translation stages (3-axis stages) provide precision multi-axis motion in 3 linear degrees of freedom. These positioning systems are often used in precision automation applications, in optics, micro-robotics, imaging and highly accurate mechanical assembly. All PI XYZ motorized positioning stages can be computer controlled with a variety of motion controllers, including simple bench top devices and advanced industrial controllers with EtherCat connectivity.
PI provides multi-axis gantry solutions, X-Y-Z combinations assembled from individual linear stages and custom systems with custom bracketry and guaranteed orthogonality.
Rotational axes can also be integrated, for 5 and 6-axis motion applications, hexapod parallel kinematic positioning systems are recommended.
Read articles:
3D Stages for Tomography
XYZ-Linear Stages for Industrial Applications
The X-417 is a scalable positioning system / motion system with standardized integration levels including flexible travel ranges, payloads, mounting options, and accessories. Standard configurations include 2-axis and 3-axis stages with optional granite base, machine base, and custom tuned controller. Learn more on our engineered motion systems and granite-based motion systems.
Standard and custom XY-Theta stage assemblies are available for precision motion and automation applications. The picture above shows the 3-axis combination based on the low-profile V-508 linear stage and V-610 direct-drive Theta-Z stage on the left, a low-profile air bearing planar XY stage with an air bearing Theta-Z stage (center) and the high load V-817 linear translation stage based XYT-assembly for long-travel, industrial automation applications (right). Read our tech blog for detailed information on XY-Theta stages.
![XYZ stage for laser processing XYZ stage for laser processing](/fileadmin/_processed_/3/a/csm_XYZ-Laser-Stage-front_16-9_e17cd917e8.jpg)
XYZ Laser Processing Stage
XY Air Bearing + Mechanical Z
- 100x100mm to 300x400mm XY travel
- 25mm Z-travel
- High-performance motion controller
- Optional LCM laser control module
![F-143 Air Bearing Multi-Axis Alignment System F-143 Air Bearing Multi-Axis Alignment System](/fileadmin/_processed_/4/6/csm_F-143_XYZ_3fafba5dd2.jpg)
F-143 Air Bearing Multi-Axis Alignment System
High Performance Controller and Alignment Algorithms
- Zero-wear, air bearing-based, compact, photonics alignment platform
- Controller with embedded high-speed algorithms for out-of-the-box alignment and tracking
- Open-source LabVIEW code and host programming libraries for easy development
- Non-contact linear motors on all axes enabling higher-throughput and lifetime
- 25mm travel, 1nm resolution, XY and XYZ configurations
- Integrated brake and non-contact counterbalance on the vertical axis
- Optional high-performance power meter
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A-361 X-Y-θ Air Bearing Alignment Stage
Voice Coil Driven, Low Profile
- 5mm x 5mm x 2° Travel
- 40mm height, ø200mm
- Air Bearings & Voice Coils
- Parallel Kinematics
- Lock-down Capable
- 6-DOF Option
![Z-Tip-Tilt Air Bearing Stage Z-Tip-Tilt Air Bearing Stage](/fileadmin/_processed_/4/9/csm_A-520_Tip_Tilt_Z_Stage_darker_16-9_9c11d33e62.jpg)
A-523 Z-Tip-Tilt Air Bearing Stage
Low Profile
- ⌀250mm table
- 8 kg load capacity
- 5mm Z-stroke, to 2° tip/tilt
- 10nm/0.06µrad incremental motion
- 1nm sensor resolution
![XYZ Granite Motion System using V-508 linear stages in granite bridge counterbalance XYZ Granite Motion System using V-508 linear stages in granite bridge counterbalance](/fileadmin/_processed_/a/1/csm_XYZ_Motion_System_V-508_Granite-Bridge-Counter-Balanced-V408_1200w-16-9_d1a0012f56.jpg)
![Air Bearings mounted on granite bridge for XYZ motion Air Bearings mounted on granite bridge for XYZ motion](/fileadmin/_processed_/7/f/csm_A-311_A-123_on-granite-16-9_3931c656d9.jpg)
![4-axis granite-based system with air bearings for beamline 4-axis granite-based system with air bearings for beamline](/fileadmin/_processed_/c/e/csm_A311-air-bearing-4-axis-bridge-16-9_d617b95f70.jpg)
![Complete XYZ air bearing granite motion system with pneumatic counterbalances Complete XYZ air bearing granite motion system with pneumatic counterbalances](/fileadmin/_processed_/d/4/csm_XYZ-Air-Bearing-System-A322-A123_Z-Stage-Granite_2_1200w-16-9_8610ef2302.jpg)
![Combination of L-511 Linear Stage, L-310 Vertical Stage, and L-611 Rotary Stage Combination of L-511 Linear Stage, L-310 Vertical Stage, and L-611 Rotary Stage](/fileadmin/_processed_/1/1/csm_XYZ-Linear-Stages_Mechanical-Bearings_L511_L310_L611_16-9_500w_3b17cde997.jpg)