Dover Motion products

The DOF-5 is a high bandwidth objective focusing stage designed to enhance travel and bandwidth capabilities, offering 5 mm travel and greater than 225 Hz bandwidth. It is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to piezo stages, utilizing piezoelectric motors while embedding a servo drive and motion controller to reduce complex cabling and overall system cost. The DOF-5 excels by providing engineering flexibility with its extended travel, eliminating the need for additional coarse positioning axes. It supports direct integration with autofocusing systems, thereby enhancing adaptability for various applications. The precision linear motor technology enables high-speed and resolution positioning without typical limitations such as short travel ranges. The DOF-5 is suitable for applications requiring nanoscale precision, such as advanced microscopy for biomedical, life sciences, and diagnostic instruments. It provides fast, accurate, and repeatable movements, vital for high-throughput digital microscopy solutions and is configurable for both vertical and horizontal applications.

The SmartStage Single Axis Stage is designed for precision motion control with an emphasis on compact design and user-friendly integration. This linear stage comes with an integrated high-performance controller, minimizing cabling and simplifying deployment. Available in various travel sizes, it boasts a 5 nm resolution and a bi-directional repeatability of 0.8 µm, making it suitable for high-precision applications such as automated microscopy and other demanding environments. It features encoder feedback for accurate position control and has built-in testing metrics showing it settles within 36 ms for movements with a precision of +/-25 nm. Rated for a load capacity up to 10 kg, with scalable maximum acceleration and velocity depending on load and resolution, it can be used effectively in high-throughput settings requiring meticulous accuracy and reliability.

The SmartStage XY Linear Positioning Stage by Dover Motion is engineered to address the precision demands of modern microscopy and other applications requiring meticulous sample positioning. Available in both single and dual-axis configurations, the SmartStage XY provides a range of travel sizes to suit diverse requirements. This device boasts a 5 nm encoder resolution paired with 0.8 µm bi-directional repeatability, ensuring accuracy in positioning tasks. The stage supports quick prototyping and cost-effective mass production, with a price starting at $4,799 per axis including controls. Its dependability is underpinned by exceptional performance metrics such as flatness and straightness adherence specified in the technical datasheet, which necessitates mounting on flat surfaces. Key applications include triggering high resolution image capture and laser synchronization, facilitating coordinated motion in advanced microscopy setups.

The SmartStage™ Open Frame XY Scanning Stage by Dover Motion is a technologically advanced platform designed to provide precise linear motion along two orthogonal axes, ideal for high-performance microscopy and life science applications. Utilizing its linear motor stage with an embedded controller, this stage ensures seamless integration and performance optimization. Constructed with robust elements such as linear motion guides, stepper motors, and real-time encoder feedback, it achieves sub-micron to nanometer-level accuracy. With its open aperture design, it's particularly suited for handling large travel ranges while maintaining rapid and precise positioning, essential for tasks like automated microscopy, high-throughput screening, and sample positioning. This platform supports sophisticated applications requiring coordinated motion and high-resolution image capture, compatible with various operating systems and programming interfaces. Additionally, it offers customization options to accommodate specific needs such as travel range and load capacity, ensuring flexibility and efficacy in diverse scientific and industrial environments.

The Dover Motion Control Module (DMCM) serves as a sophisticated controller and drive system designed to optimize the performance of stepper and servo motors. It supports 3 phase servo, 1 phase servo, and 4 wire stepper motors, delivering variable current outputs for precise control. Featuring advanced interpolation, it is compatible with both analog and digital encoders. This module is distinguished by its unique motor current scaling feature, allowing for precise current resolution which enhances stability and closed-loop control. Integrating a single power source for motor and logic, the DMCM ensures operational efficiency with features like disconnecting motor power while maintaining logical operations. The module includes high-speed trigger capabilities, enabling devices like lasers or cameras to be activated at exact stage positions. Communication is seamless through RS-485, CAN, or SPI interfaces, making it well-suited for multi-axis applications. The DMCM's technical prowess makes it ideal for both open and closed-loop configurations.