Precision Stages & Actuators

Precision Stages & Actuators

Precision Stages & Actuators

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Precision Actuators/Stages are designed to meet higher specifications of positioning (accuracy & repeatability) as well as smoothness of travel (roll, pitch & yaw). Typically these stages are used in applications where positioning not only matters but is critical to application success.


  • Jenny Science – ELAX

    These new, electric linear motor slides ELAX® Ex from Jenny Science are predestined for fast and precise pick and place units! Furthermore, the programmable force control processes open new application possibilities in handling, assembly and inspection. With these features the ELAX® linear motor slide also convinced the jury of the chamber of commerce and won the Swiss Innovation Award 2015! Moreover these components are extremely robust and sustainable. In our endurance tests they achieve over 350 million cycles under maximal stress and highest dynamics without re-lubrication or maintenance. +/- 5 um

    ELAX®Stroke
    [mm] (in)
    L Install.
    [mm] (in)
    Weight Slider/total
    [g] (lbs)
    Art. No.
    Ex 30F201)30 (1.18)110/140 (4.33/5.51)195/560 (0.42/1.23)116.00.00
    Ex 50F201)50 (1.96)130/1801 (5.11/7.08)265/630 (0.58/1.38)116.01.00
    Ex 80F201)80 (3.14)178/258 (7.00/10.15)340/780 (0.74/1.71)116.02.00
    Ex 110F201)110 (4.33)208/318 (8.18/12.51)415/945 (0.91/2.08)116.03.00
    Ex 150F20150 (5.90)268/418 (10.55/16.45)490/1110 (1.08/2.44)116.04.00
  • Jenny Science – INTAX

    New paths are created by going down them. The innovative performance of this completely new developed linear motor stage is an unprecedented packing density by integration of servo controller, wiring and cable drag. This new benchmark in miniaturization allows designers to build their machines and automated systems smaller and more space-saving. Compared to conventional timing belts and spindle drives, this direct linear motor driven stage is more precise, faster and quieter.

    The axis includes Ethernet bus coupling with various protocols and connects directly to the PLC. Together with the PLCopen libraries, the axis can now be easily moved in Cyclic synchronised mode or Profile position mode.

  • Jenny Science – LINAX

    One of the primary targets for the development of LINAX® linear motor stages is the minimum space requirement and less weight. In this way you can build your machines lighter, more compact and with higher efficiency.

    Profit from the modular system of Jenny Science linear motor stages and reduce your development cycle. The LINAX® series are optimally tuned to one another with strokes of 44-1600mm and travel forces of 8-300N. From a single axis through fast pick & place handling up to portal gantry systems, the components are directly screwin via centering pins. These flexible and sophisticated construction possibilities are absolutely unique on the market. Additionally we offer you the suitable XENAX® servocontroller with Ethernet link to the established real-time Ethernet protocols. Thereby the time for both construction as well as for software development is reduced.

  • Jenny Science – Multi Axis Systems

    All Jenny Science linear and rotary actuators have been designed to be configured with each other, with machined features to ensure orthogonality.

  • Jenny Science – ROTAX Rxhq

    New paths are created by going down them. The innovative performance of this completely new developed linear motor stage is an unprecedented packing density by integration of servo controller, wiring and cable drag. This new benchmark in miniaturization allows designers to build their machines and automated systems smaller and more space-saving. Compared to conventional timing belts and spindle drives, this direct linear motor driven stage is more precise, faster and quieter.

    The axis includes Ethernet bus coupling with various protocols and connects directly to the PLC. Together with the PLCopen libraries, the axis can now be easily moved in Cyclic synchronised mode or Profile position mode.

  • Jenny Science – ROTAX Rxvp

    Rxvp = vacuum pressure
    The ultra-compact ROTAX® rotary motor axis with a vacuum gripper picks up parts within a typical weight range of 1 mg to 500 g. Many commercially available vacuum grippers can be attached to the standardized M5 threaded hole. The ROTAX® rotary motor axes can also be directly mounted to the ELAX® linear motor slides or the LINAX® linear motor axes.

    The highly precise rotary motor axis rotates endlessly 360° with a resolution of 64,000 increments per revolution. They can be arranged next to each other with a spacing of only 30 mm. When placed opposite each other, the minimum distance between ROTAX® shafts is also only 30 mm. This saves space, and the system becomes more compact.

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    NTN Automation – Precision Stages

    NTN Automation provides a wide variety of precision motion applications. For manual tip/tilt stages to XY microscopy precision stages, NTN Automaton offers an extensive lineup of solutions.

    • Acme Screw
    • Ball Screw
    • Linear Motor
    • Linear Encoders
    • Custom Designs Builds
    • Profile Rail & Cross Roller Bearings
    An image of a XY linear stage for precision applications.