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Direct Drive Linear Motor - Blog Post

5 Semiconductor Applications Where Direct Drive Linear Motor Stages Excel

January 30, 2025 · Andrew Barendregt

Learn why direct drive linear motor stages are preferred over leadscrew-driven motors in the semiconductor industry.

Manual and Motorized Drive Stages

July 26, 2022 · Andrew Barendregt

Positioning stages are differentiated by the means used to control the position of the stage platform, either by…

Guide Mechanisms for Precision Positioning Stages

December 4, 2019 · Andrew Barendregt

Most stages employ three primary types of guide mechanism for their precision positioning stages. Dovetail, Linear Ball, and…

Setting the Stage: Four Steps in Stage Selection

November 13, 2019 · Andrew Barendregt

Selecting the right stage for your application can seem like a daunting task, especially with the variety available.…

Part II: Application Examples to Illustrate Ball Screw Selection

July 21, 2015 · Carlicia Layosa

Introduction to Ball Screws The main function of a ball screw system is the efficient transfer of rotational…

A customer-modified MISUMI High Precision Stage

Q&A: How To Reverse the 5 Stage Stepper Motor on a MISUMI High Precision Stage

January 20, 2015 · Andrew Barendregt

Question: Dear MISUMI Engineering Team: Hi, we purchased a MISUMI single axis high precision stage, but then needed…